River tokhmayoki is one of the most attractive rivers flowing in the North Ladoga area. It is located in the South-Western part of the Karelian Republic, just North of the city of Sortavala. The source of the river is located in Finland, where tokhmayoki crosses the state border near Madusanka. The length of the alloy reaches 45 km, the Most convenient place for rafting is located in the village Kuhankoski, 2 km East from the village of Mackerellike. The river has many exciting rapids and small waterfalls, which are especially interesting to go Canoeing or kayaking.

The river flows from the lake ruokoyarvi, is directly on the border with Finland. Tokhmayoki flows 50 km, and the river level drops to 70 m, and then flows into lake Ladoga. On the long path tokhmayoki forms Ruskeala waterfalls, which flow beautifully cascades from a height of 3 m. the Falls are a complex of four waterfalls located in the site of the spill tokhmayoki. There is a special area designed for Parking, gazebo and viewing waterfalls. In the spring of the year there is a huge number of tourists and thrill-seekers on kayaks and catamarans. A considerable number of tourists dare yourself to see the waterfalls. In addition, on the river there is a waterfall, which belongs to the 6th category of complexity and often passing tourists do not prefer.

Near Ruskeala waterfalls is another famous landmark is flooded Ruskeala marble quarry deposits. Come here only in order to see the famous quarry.

The length of the fused portion of Tomioka is 60 km, but despite this, the entire river can be completed in 3 days. Throughout the river meets a large number of interesting and challenging rapids. The most common sections 3, 4, 5 and sometimes 6 complexity categories. River rapids are of various kinds: not only classical shiver with chaotic shafts, but also steeply dipping and local thresholds.
Rafting tokhmayoki best in may-the month when spring flooding takes place. Usually the width of the river ranges from 20 to 30 m, but in the summer the water not so much. In may, all obstacles can be overcome, moving to frame the courts. Before passing the threshold, it is necessary to examine it. Tokhmayoki perfect for those people who don't want to spend a lot of time on the alloy.
The entire route of the river has 32 obstacles.

The most convenient way to start the trip with a threshold called the "Broken dam". The complexity of this obstacle third. In this case, the river divides into two branches: right - small left – dammed. After the first stage of obstacles, you will be the greatest series of simple shiver. Over the next few sections, you can see the road that leads directly to Ruskeala career.

Especially interesting site of passage of the river is an obstacle at number 20, which is called "Ruskeala waterfalls". On this site a must-see descent. Threshold-the waterfall is split into two branches, and each of them is divided to two it turns out that the threshold 4 is formed of a sleeve. Each sleeve falls from a height of 4 m under different angles of the. You can go through all 4 channels, only the levels of difficulty they will be different.

Another interesting place is the obstacle of "Waterfall". View its mandatory, because the "Waterfall" has 6th grade. The obstacle is a wide waterfall with a strong spillway with a total vertical drop of 8-9 m. the Overhang can be made for both sides, but the left is most preferable because of greater convenience. Left Bank has a clearing for lunch. After passing the falls, Tomiaki bottled in small round the lake on which coast you can relax in the spruce forest.

The last obstacle that awaits tourists on the river Tomioka - "Dam". This place has a 4th category of complexity. Here the river is divided by a wall through a window with a height of 4 m can be hard to get into the barrel. After passing the dam, the route ends.