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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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

Festive Russian threesome

Let's take a ride on a brightly decorated troika of horses along the main street of the village

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 Tengri campsite (Kaga village, Shkolnaya str., 12).
If necessary, you can book a transfer and lunch.
Accommodation in 2-bed rooms in domed houses made of energy-saving material based on modular prefabricated structures.
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.
Maslenitsa festivities in the mining village will be held on the main square.
Waiting for you:
Concert program of Kaginsky KFOR collectives
Game program
One of the main decorations of the holiday is the Russian troika.
Brightly decorated threesomes roll everyone along the main street of the village.
Street trade: pancakes, pies, homemade preparations, souvenirs, crafts.
And of course, what a Carnival without burning an effigy.
Lunch.
For an additional fee – horseback riding, snowmobiling or skiing (to book before the start of the tour).
Self-check-out (if necessary, you can order a transfer).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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 detached kitchen-dining room, a camp site administrator's house, 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.

Accommodation: "comfort". Domed house with a total area of 60 m2; Each domed house has 3 rooms (2-3 beds) and 2 shared bathrooms. Room facilities: 2-3 single beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets /shelves for storage, mirror. Heating/water supply/sewerage – centralized;

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

5 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);
eco-fees;
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles..

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
additional payment for riding: 700 rubles/day;
group transfer from Ufa and back: 4000 rubles, lunch on the 1st and 3rd day for 650 rubles.;
self-catering;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
entrance and parking of the car on the territory of the campsite;
rent at the tourist base: valenki, hiking skis, 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;
wool tights;
replacement set of thermal underwear;
swimsuit / swimming trunks (baths are different!);
personal hygiene items (washbasin, comb, travel towel, toilet paper),
personal first aid kit;
flashlight;
photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case);
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

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$105

14 – 16 Mar, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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