A journey through the caves and mountains of the Urals

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If you were looking for a tour with a diverse active program that includes several types of pleasures, then this offer is for you!

Along the route, you will climb the mountains of the Southern Urals, rafting along the main waterway of Bashkiria, visit a cave with rock paintings of the Paleolithic era! The experience of participating in horse-water hikes is not required. Each participant will receive communication skills with horses, horse riding training.

For a more comfortable stay on horseback along the route, car support is provided, carrying equipment and backpacks.

Location

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Kaga village

from

US$ 815

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Tour highlights

Separation from civilization

We are waiting for overnight stays in tents under the boundless Ural sky, as well as at a tourist base in a picturesque place

Pleasant horseback riding

We will get riding skills and enjoy leisurely walks

Catamaran rafting

We will raft along the "gallery of nature" of the Belaya River and see the natural wonders of the Southern Urals

Hot bathhouse

Bath treatments that promote muscle relaxation will give us a boost of energy and strength

Ancient caves

We will visit the Kapova Cave, where rock paintings from the Paleolithic era have been preserved

Bashkir traditions

We will get acquainted with the culture of the indigenous people and taste the local cuisine

Itinerary

Day 1 - Group meeting, tour of the village of Kaga, horse riding in the vicinity of the village
Meeting of the group in Ufa:
Group transfer to Kaga village (300 km) is charged separately.
10:00 Meeting of the group at the main entrance UFA Department Store (October Avenue, 31).
Meeting of tourists in Beloretsk (car and railway station):
Group transfer to Kaga village (80 km) is charged separately.
on the day of arrival from 04:00 to 06:00, transfer, breakfast. Check-in to the room before check-out time is possible subject to availability.
on the eve of the day of arrival from 20:00 to 22:00 (subject to payment for group transfer and additional nights at the campsite).
Independent check-in at the campsite (Beloretsky district, village of Kaga):
From 12:00 to 14:00 local time (difference from Moscow time +2 hours) on the day of arrival.
If parking for private cars is required during the tour, then it is paid additionally, according to the price list.
14:00 Arrival at the campsite.
Accommodation in a 2-bed room in a domed house.
Lunch in the dining room with a panoramic view of the Ural Mountains and the village of Kaga.
Safety instructions on the route.
Introductory horse-riding trip in the vicinity of the village (~ 2 hours, ~ 8 km).
Getting to know the horse that will be your best friend for the next five days; in practice, learn how to properly saddle horses and consolidate riding skills on the first radial walk.
Excursion "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks" (~ 40-60 min.).
Kaga is one of the most original villages in Bashkiria, located between two rivers — the wise White and the playful Kaga.
The village was founded in the first half of the 18th century, in the southern part of the Ural Mountains and for several centuries has experienced a rich and interesting history: the construction of an ironworks of the Demidov dynasty and at the same time the rapid development of the village, the ordeal of fire and famine after a fire, miraculous healing from typhus, etc.
We will tell you how the villagers managed to preserve their flavor, hear their dialect, learn about holidays and customs that are celebrated only here.
Supper.

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Day 2 - Bashkir State Nature Reserve
Breakfast.
Horse riding (~ 5 hours) along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve.
The peculiarity of our tour is that you are fully involved in the process of preparing the horses for the walk.
Learn how to "catch" a horse, under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will saddle a horse yourself.
The route takes a step through a picturesque area with an overview of the ridges of the middle and southern Krak with pine, pine-birch and larch forests.
The departure is designed for ~ 5 hours (depends on weather conditions and the preparedness of the group), it is supposed to be a big move and a long stay outdoors, so pay attention to the selection of clothes and shoes.
Late lunch at the campsite.
Walking tour to the holy spring "Sazhelka" (1 km).
According to legend, the water from this spring stopped the cholera epidemic in the village.
This event is associated with the traditional Kaginsky holiday — the Promised day, which takes place every year on August 21.
The spring is well landscaped, there is a chapel in honor of St. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the font is open.
Those who wish can take a dip and collect water.
Supper.

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Day 3 - Horse riding to the mouth of the Black River
Breakfast.
Horse crossing to the mouth of the Black River (~ 4-5 hours).
Preparation and departure for horseback riding: three days of full immersion in the nature of the Urals and communication with the horse are ahead.
A string of horses goes to the mouth of the Black River.
The path runs along a picturesque trail in the mountains and passes "light": there is auto support on the tour, things are transported to the parking lot by car.
Upon arrival at the place — cooking, setting up a camp, relaxing by the river.
Overnight in tents, meals in the field.

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Day 4 - Horseback riding on the Kraka Ridge
Breakfast in the field.
Horseback riding from the mouth of the Black River to the Kraka ridge (~ 3 hours).
We explore the Ural Mountains on horseback: fascinating views, rugged mountainous terrain, picturesque glades with various grasses.
After enjoying the beauty, we will return back to the camp to relax, swim and enjoy socializing around the campfire.
Overnight in tents, meals in the field.

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Day 5 - Return to the campsite
Breakfast in the field.
Horse ride to the campsite (~ 3 hours).
Saddling the horses, gathering the camp and on the way back!
The road will take a new route, but also "light" - a car will transport things to the base.
Along the way, we will overcome several fords (at low water levels in the river), consolidate our cross-country riding skills.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Lunch.
Bathhouse in white.
Bath treatments that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give you vigor, health and strength.
Supper.

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Day 6 - Rafting on the Belaya River
Breakfast.
Preparation for the water route (the group is equipped with equipment).
Safety instruction: "Rules of conduct on the route".
Transfer to the starting point of the rafting.
Experts say that the most beautiful places on the Belaya River (Agidel) begin from the village of Kaga.
This stretch of the road is even called the "gallery of nature", as the best masterpieces of the Southern Urals are collected here.
Nutrition in the field.
Overnight in tents.
The length of the alloy is ~ 8 km.

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Day 7 - Continuation of the alloy
Continuation of the rafting (~ 10 km).
You will be surrounded by mountains covered with coniferous and mixed forests, limestone cliffs.
In the parking lots, it is possible to collect berries and mushrooms (depending on the season), organize a tourist bath, swim in a clean mountain river, comfort and warmth of a campfire.
Nutrition in the field.
Overnight in tents.
The length of the alloy is ~ 10 km.

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Day 8 - Completion of the alloy
Breakfast in the field.
Completion of the rafting (~ 13 km).
Removal from the route. Transfer to the campsite.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Lunch.
Bathhouse in white.
Bath treatments that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give you vigor, health and strength.
Supper.
Meals — breakfast in the field, lunch and dinner at the campsite.
Overnight at the campsite.
The length of the alloy is ~ 13 km.

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Day 9 - Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve, master classes
Breakfast.
Transfer to the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve (100 km).
Visit to the museum and demonstration complex of the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve.
The basis for the creation of the reserve was the habitation in this region of the core of the purebred aboriginal population of the honey bee — the Burzyansk honey bee ("burzyanki") in the conditions of bee—keeping - Bashkir folk craft.
This reserve turned out to be the world's first zone protecting native wild bees.
Tourists will have the opportunity to taste on-board honey (for an additional fee in season).
Acquaintance with the object of natural and cultural heritage included in the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list: a unique monument of the Paleolithic era — the cave "Shulgan-Tash" (Kapova cave).
Thousands of years ago, primitive people lived in it and left their drawings on the walls — images of animals.
Such ancient drawings, before their discovery in this cave, were known only in the caves of Spain and France.
Regardless of the time of year, the cave has a constant temperature of +7 Celsius. Therefore, it is necessary to have warm clothes with you.
Lunch with elements of Bashkir cuisine.
Acquaintance with Bashkir customs.
A master class in archery or playing the kurai.
Return to the campsite (100 km).
Supper.

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Day 10 - A walk to Mount Grace. Departure
Breakfast.
Rest in the village of Kaga.
Rooms are vacated before 12:00 (local time).
Walking tour to Mount Grace (8 km).
A sharp, almost hundred-meter cliff towards the bend of the Belaya River (Agidel), from which a wonderful view opens, a wonderful overview of the Bashtau ridge at any time of the year.
Lunch.
"Over a cup of tea ..." — tea ceremony (herbal tea) and tasting of Bashkir honey.
Self-departure on the day of departure, tourists leave the village of Kaga on their own (before 15:00 local time).
Departure to Ufa from 15:00 to 16:00 local time. On the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer from the village of Kaga to Ufa (UFA Department Store, October Avenue, 31) is organized. Approximate arrival in Ufa by 21:00. It is paid separately.
Departure to Beloretsk on the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer is organized from the village of Kaga to the car or railway station in Beloretsk. Approximate arrival in Beloretsk by 17:00. It is paid separately.

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Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights
Tent

5 nights

Comfort

Basic
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the campsite and in tents.

Single occupancy is possible upon request for an additional fee.

A tourist complex in which buildings built at the end of the 19th century (the estate of the mining hospital) and modern domed houses harmoniously coexist. On the territory there is a separate building of the kitchen-dining room, the house of the administrator of the campsite, baths, guest houses, a parking place for vehicles.

Each domed house has an area of 60 m2, 3 rooms (2-3 beds) and 2 shared bathrooms. Room facilities: single/double beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets /shelves for storage, mirror. Heating/water supply/sewerage-centralized.

Single room accommodation is possible (subject to availability for an additional fee at the campsite).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Kaga village

Included in price

accommodation at the campsite and in equipped tourist parking lots;
3 meals a day (except: breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day);
rental of equipment and horses;
the work of instructors;
guided tours (according to the program);
intra-route transport (including auto support: transportation of equipment and backpacks of tourists);
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and Beloretsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
group transfer Ufa – S.Kaga – Ufa – 4,000 rubles;
group transfer Beloretsk – Kaga village – Beloretsk (if the tour starts and ends in Beloretsk, the surcharge includes breakfast on the 1st day of the tour) - 3,600 rubles;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
the entrance of a car to the territory of the campsite;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

Casual Set:

at least 2 pairs of trousers:
- woolen or cotton;
- nylon or bolognese (jeans are not recommended);
several T-shirts and long sleeve shirts;
windbreaker/raincoat;
hat and cap;
a sweater or a sweater;
several changes of socks (cotton and wool) and underwear;
bathing suit;
athletic shoes for walking in the forest and on mountain trails (preferably two pairs of sneakers), sandals that hold well on the foot.

For recreation on water routes (river rafting), you need:

warm clothes, preferably made of natural wool, because only wool warms even in water;
the best shoes for rafting are sneakers, sneakers or any other lightweight lace–up shoes with a woolen sock;
to protect your hands from cold water, it is better to stock up on protective cream or fat, or have leather gloves.

Don't forget:

washing accessories;
personal first aid kit;
insect bites remedies;
sunscreen kerm;
sunglasses;
flashlight;
a camping towel;
photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), charger.

It is necessary to have personal documents with you, as well as a compulsory medical insurance policy.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

28 Apr – 30 Sep

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28 Jul – 6 Aug 10 days 9 nights

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