Ancient Russian Maslenitsa in the mountain village of Bashkiria

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Oh, go for a walk, people, Carnival is coming to us! We invite you to an original Old Russian Carnival in the ancient mining village of Kaga.

During the tour, you will visit the mining village of Kaga, get acquainted with its history, go on a horse-drawn sleigh trip, enjoy the view of the mountains covered with a white blanket, which, shining in the sun, amaze with their greatness and beauty.

Location

Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

The history of the mining village

We will find out how the villagers managed to preserve their flavor, hear their dialect, learn about local holidays and customs

Sleigh ride

A horse-drawn sleigh ride awaits us in the vicinity of the village with a visit to the observation points

Broad Carnival

A colorful concert program with songs, games, a fair and delicious pancakes awaits us!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Check-in
17:00 Independent arrival at the campsite (village Kaga. Shkolnaya str., 12).
If necessary, you can book a transfer and lunch.
Accommodation in 2-bed rooms in domed houses.
Rest at the campsite.
Supper.

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Day 2 - Horse-drawn sleigh ride in the vicinity of the village. The history of the village of Kaga
Breakfast.
Familiarization with the harness. Learning how to control a horse in a sleigh.
An introductory radial horse-drawn ride in the vicinity of the village, with a visit to the observation and viewpoints (duration ~ 2 hours).
It is possible — for an additional fee — to ride a horse.
Lunch.
Excursion "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks".
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 3 - Carnival festivities, departure
Breakfast.
Rooms are available until 12.00.
You will find: a concert program of the Kaginsky KFOR collectives, an interesting game program, riding a Russian troika, street trade: pancakes, pies, homemade preparations, souvenirs, crafts, and, of course, burning an effigy and a Spring meeting.
Lunch.
Independent check-out.
15:00 Departure of the group transfer to Ufa (for an additional fee). Approximate arrival in Ufa by 21:00.
If necessary, you can book a transfer.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is designed for untrained tourists.

The tour does not require physical activity from the participants.

It is not recommended for people in need of treatment and constant medical supervision to travel along tourist routes.

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the campsite.

The Tengri camp site is 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.

Check-out time: 12:00. In case of availability of seats/rooms, early check-in/ late check-out is possible without additional charges.

A place in a double room in a domed house is an average level of comfort. Domed house with a total area of 60 m2. Each domed house has 3 rooms (2-3–bedded) and 2 shared bathrooms. Room facilities: 2-3 single beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets /shelves for storage, mirror. Heating/water supply/sewerage – centralized.

Single room accommodation is possible (for an additional fee);

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

Included in price

accommodation at the campsite (2-3-bed room);
meals (according to the program);
the work of the maintainer (coordinator);
excursion program (according to the program: services of guides or guides, entrance tickets);
equipment: horse harness, poncho for horse-drawn sleigh rides;
vehicle entry passes to recreational areas;
eco-catchments;
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
group transfer from Ufa and back;
self-catering;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
rent at the tourist base: valenki, snowmobiles "Polaris" with equipment;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

backpack/bag;
a warm headdress covering the ears (possibly a "cotton balaclava" covering the forehead, nose and mouth from wind and frost);
scarf;
waterproof mittens (or 2 pairs per shift);
2-3 pairs of wool socks;
comfortable warm outerwear that does not restrict movement;
warm tracksuit/fleece suit;
wool tights;
replacement set of thermal underwear;
swimsuit/swimming trunks, slates, bath towel (baths are different!);
personal hygiene items (washbasin (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap), comb;
personal first aid kit;
flashlight;
photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case);
charger or external battery (Powerbank) for the phone;
pay attention to the choice of shoes: warm and allowing you to move along winter forest trails (excursions to natural sites);
it is necessary to have personal documents with you, as well as a compulsory medical insurance policy.

Dates and Prices

$119

28 Feb – 2 Mar, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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