An active tour of the Golden Urals. Bashkiria Tour

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The whole beauty of a vacation in the Southern Urals in one tour!

In a short time, you have the opportunity to feel like brave riders conquering mountain peaks and rafting on catamarans along the main waterway of Bashkiria – the Belaya River.

The murmur of mountain streams, endless fields filled with the aromas of various grasses will give you strength, fill you with energy and inspiration for further travels!

Location

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Kaga village

from

US$ 428

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Tour highlights

Pleasant horseback riding

Let's get acquainted with the harness and get riding skills

Fascinating catamaran rafting

We will go rafting on catamarans and explore the geological monument "Domain Gate"

Separation from civilization

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

Tea ceremony

A delicious tea ceremony (herbal tea) and tasting of Bashkir honey awaits us

Ural bathhouse

At the end of the hike, we will steam in the Russian bathhouse

Itinerary

Day 1 - Riding skills, preparation for the route
Meeting of tourists in Beloretsk (car and railway station):
on the day of arrival from 04:00 to 06:00, transfer, breakfast;
on the eve of the day of arrival from 20:00 to 22:00 (subject to payment for a group transfer and an additional fee nights at the campsite).
Group transfer to Kaga village (80 km) is charged separately.
Group meeting in Ufa:
At 10:00, the group meets at the central entrance of the UFA Department Store (31 Oktyabrya Avenue).
Group transfer to Kaga village (300 km) is charged separately.
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, 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 built of energy-saving material.
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).
Get to know the horse that will be your best friend for the next six days, listen to safety instructions and rules for working with horses, learn how to saddle horses correctly and consolidate riding skills on the first radial walk.
Excursion "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks" (~ 40 min.).
Kaga is one of the most distinctive 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 - Horseback riding along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve, a walk to the spring
Breakfast.
Horse riding (~ 30 km) 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 approximately 5 hours (depending 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 crossing through plitniki to the mouth of the Black River
Breakfast at the campsite.
Horse riding to the mouth of the Black River (~ 25 km, ~ 5 hours).
Preparation and departure for horseback riding: ahead is a complete immersion in the nature of the Urals and communication with the horse.
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 - Rafting from the Chernaya Rechka parking lot to the Blast Furnace Gate
Breakfast in the field.
Rafting from the Chernaya Rechka parking lot to the Blast Furnace Gate.
Preparation for the water part of the route, safety instructions, equipment, catamaran assembly and "getting on the water"!
The calm flow of the river, the green banks and the inspection of the geological monument "Domain Gate".
Overnight in tents, meals in the field.

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Day 5 - Continuation of the rafting, arrival in the village of Kaga
Breakfast in the field.
Rafting from the Domain Gate parking lot to the village of Kaga.
Along the way, you will be surrounded by mountains covered with coniferous and mixed forests and limestone cliffs.
Arrival in the village of Kaga at the tourist base.
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 - Walking tour to Mount Grace
Breakfast.
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), which offers a wonderful view, beautiful at any time of the year - an overview of the Bashtau ridge.
It is here that the best photos are taken against the backdrop of the Ural mountains.
Lunch at the Tengri campsite.
"Over a cup of tea ..." – tea ceremony (herbal tea) and tasting of Bashkir honey.
Departure to Ufa:
Check-out is from 15:00 to 16:00 local time.
On the day of departure, a group transfer from the village of Kaga to Ufa is organized: UFA department store, October Avenue, 31. Approximate arrival in Ufa by 21:00.
Departure to Beloretsk:
On the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer from the village of Kaga to the car or railway station of Beloretsk is organized. Check-out is from 15:00 to 16:00. Approximate arrival in Beloretsk at 17:00.
Self-departure:
On the day of departure, tourists leave the village of Kaga on their own (before 15:00 local time).

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Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is designed for untrained tourists. Horse-water hiking, auto support "without backpacks".

Accommodation

Camp Site

3 nights
Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation at the campsite and in tents.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 9,000 rubles.

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

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Kaga village

Included in price

accommodation at the campsite and in tents in tourist parking lots;
3 meals a day, except breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 6 (we cook together on the route);
rental of equipment and horses;
the work of instructors;
excursions;
sauna (according to the program);
intra-route transport (including auto support);
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
group transfer (Ufa – Kaga village – Ufa) – 4,000 rubles;
group transfer (Beloretsk – Kaga village – Beloretsk) – 3,600 rubles (the surcharge includes breakfast on the first day);
single occupancy – 9000 rubles/person.;
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

A casual set of at least 2 pairs of trousers: 1) wool or cotton, 2) nylon or bolognese (jeans are not recommended); several T-shirts and shirts with long sleeves, windbreaker /raincoat, hat and cap, jacket or sweater, several changes of socks (cotton and wool) and underwear, a bathing suit, sports 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: washbasins, personal first aid kit, toilet paper, knife, insect bites and sunburn remedies, sunglasses, flashlight, camping towel,
umbrella, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case). 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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7 – 12 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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14 – 19 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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21 – 26 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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28 Jul – 2 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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4 – 9 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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11 – 16 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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18 – 23 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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25 – 30 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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1 – 6 Sep 6 days 5 nights

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8 – 13 Sep 6 days 5 nights

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