Bashkir Urals

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You will see the capital of Bashkiria, immerse yourself in the national culture, taste delicious local dishes, and then go to get acquainted with the magnificent nature of the Southern Urals.

In just 5 days you will explore the caves, relax and be filled with energy on the shore of the Nugush reservoir, which impresses with its purity and scale. And also join the artistic masterpieces in the art gallery and visit the Krasnousolsky resort, famous for a huge number of healing springs, fonts and holy places.

Location

Ufa

Sightseeing tours

from

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Tour highlights

Caves of the Southern Urals

Let's wander through the caves of the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve and see ancient rock carvings

Bashkir Sea

Let's relax on the Nugush reservoir surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges

Holy Springs

We will taste the healing waters of the Krasnousolsky resort, and if desired, we will swim in the fonts

Itinerary

Day 1 - Group meeting, Ufa city tour, Nugush reservoir
10:00 Meeting of the group in Ufa at the central entrance of the UFA department store (October Avenue, 31).
Ufa city tour with a visit to one of the museums of the capital.
The history of one of the most beautiful cities in Russia: old wooden houses and high-rise stone buildings, narrow streets and wide avenues, large squares and beautiful parks.
Lunch.
Bus trip to the Nugush reservoir (250 km).
The Nugush reservoir and the nearby national Park are the favorite vacation spots in Bashkiria. The reservoir, often referred to as the "sea" or "lake", is surrounded by picturesque ridges.
In the immediate vicinity of the mountains, surrounded by forests, amazing natural monuments of the Southern Urals.
Next to the Nugush reservoir (on the Nugush River) is the Yumaguzinsky reservoir (on the Belaya River).
Accommodation at the campsite.
Supper.
Car travel per day is 250 km.
The price includes: meals — lunch, dinner; excursions — Ufa, the National Museum of the Republic of Belarus.

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Day 2 - Bashkiria National Park, recreation at the Nugush reservoir
Breakfast.
A walk along the ecotrope in the Bashkiria National Park, located on the western spurs of the Southern Urals in the interfluve of the Nugush and Belaya rivers.
Rest on the Nugush reservoir.
Lunch.
At the request of the group, a sightseeing boat tour of the Nugush reservoir is possible (for an additional fee).
Return to the campsite.
Supper.
Car travel per day is 25 km.
The price includes: meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions — entrance ticket to the Bashkiria National Park.
Day 3 - Voskresenskaya Art Gallery, Shikhany, Krasnousolsky resort
Early breakfast.
Transfer to the village of Voskresenskoye (45 km).
Excursion to the Voskresenskaya Art Gallery.
The art gallery of the village of Voskresenskoye was opened on November 6, 1971. The founders of the gallery are famous artists — pupils of the Moscow Secondary Art School, who survived the war in the evacuation in the village of Voskresenskoye.
Transfer to Shikhanov (80 km).
Lunch.
A walk at the foot of Shihan (without climbing).
The Shihans are unique natural monuments — the remains of ancient coral reefs formed in the warm sea of the Devonian period.
Until now, corals, sponges, echinoderms and algae, which are about 300 million years old, can be found in clusters of fossils there.
Transfer to Gafuri district (50 km).
Sightseeing tour of the Krasnousolsky resort, including the Tabyn Chapel, the place of the appearance of the holy icon of the Tabyn Mother of God; Holy springs (mineral and healing water).
The uniqueness of the Krasnousolsky resort is that here, on an area of only 15 hectares, about 250 springs of mineral waters are knocked out of the bowels of the earth.
Each of them differs in a set of specific trace elements and has a unique effect on the human body.
Those who wish can swim in the fonts.
Transfer to the village of Imendyashevo (60 km).
Accommodation at the campsite (2-bed room with amenities).
Supper.
Car travel per day is 235 km.
The price includes: meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions — Voskresenskaya Art Gallery, Krasnousolsky resort.

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Day 4 - Ukly-Kaya rock, acquaintance with Bashkir costume, koumiss tasting
Breakfast.
Radial walking in the vicinity of the village Imendyashevo with a visit to the Ukly-Kaya rock (180 m above the level of the Zilim).
Translated from Bashkir, Ukly-Kai means "Strelnaya Mountain". According to legend, young Bashkirs shot at the rock before their marriage. If the arrow reached the mountain, it was believed that the young man had become a man. To confirm the legend, arrowheads were often found on the slopes of the cliff.
Acquaintance with Bashkir culture: a story about national Bashkir costumes, a photo shoot in national costumes.
Koumiss tasting.
Lunch at the campsite with elements of Bashkir cuisine.
Rest at the campsite (horse riding for an additional fee).
Supper.
Car travel per day — 0 km.
The price includes: meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner; photo shoot in the national park. costumes, koumiss tasting.

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Day 5 - Excursion "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks", museum "House of a factory peasant of the 19th century"
Breakfast.
Bus trip to the mountainous and forested areas of the Southern Urals to the ancient Russian village of Kaga (250 km).
Along the way, landscapes change from the Ural steppes to the majestic Ural mountains. Part of the route passes through the territory of the South Ural State Nature Reserve.
In good weather, you can enjoy a view of the highest peak of the Southern Urals — Bolshoy Yaman-Tau.
Lunch.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Acquaintance with the history of the area and inspection of the architectural monument — St. Nicholas Church.
Excursion "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks".
Visit to the museum "House of a factory peasant of the 19th century": immersion in the life of mining peasants, memorable photos in folk costumes.
Possible replacement: a master class "modeling dumplings", a visit to a private open-air museum of minerals.
Supper.
Car travel per day is 250 km.
The price includes: meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions — in the village of Kaga, museum.
Day 6 - Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve
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 on playing the kurai.
Return to the campsite (100 km).
Supper.
Car travel per day is 200 km.
The price includes: meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions — in the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve.
For an additional fee: tasting of onboard honey.

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Day 7 - Bashkir State Nature Reserve
Breakfast.
Car transfer to the Bashkir State Reserve (30 km) — the very first reserve formed in the Southern Urals.
The reserve lies in the part of the Urals where its main ranges Kraka and Ural Tau lose their meridional direction and break up into a network of very complexly constructed hills.
The acquaintance with the museum and excursion complex of the reserve will begin with the history and nature features of the reserve and the Southern Urals, and will end with a walk along the eco-trail to the observation tower.
You can watch them at the deer enclosure, learn interesting facts about their horns and take memorable photos.
Lunch.
Transfer to Ufa.
Arrival at 21:00 (local time) at the starting point of the route.
Car travel per day is 300 km.
The price includes: meals — breakfast, lunch, excursions — in the Bash. state reserve.

Difficulty

For any person

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is designed for untrained tourists and does not require physical training from the participants.

Accommodation

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Camp Site, Hotel

2 nights
Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites and hotels along the route.

Standard 2-bed accommodation in a room, amenities in a room or in a cottage (1 bathroom for 2 rooms).

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 64,900 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 17,000 rubles.

The possible placement options are presented below. Please specify more details when booking.

Campsite "Chaika"

The campsite is located on the shore of the Nugush reservoir. Well-groomed territory, promenade, private beach. The base consists of a complex of guest houses and hotel rooms, baths, picnic areas.

2-bed standard room in the hotel complex.

In the room: double bed, sofa, washbasin, toilet.

Another option

Azur Hotel Complex

The guest complex is located on the shore of the Nugush reservoir.

Well-groomed territory, promenade, private beach. The base consists of a complex of guest houses and hotel rooms, baths, picnic areas, gazebos.

Infrastructure: cafe; Wi-Fi; sauna, barbecue areas, gazebos, children's playground, beach, pier, billiards, boat.

2-bed standard room in the hotel complex. In the room: 2 double beds, refrigerator, TV, balcony, coffee table, wardrobe.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Ufa

Included in price

transportation services along the route (vehicles depending on the size of the group);
hotel accommodation;
meals specified in the tour program;
the work of the maintainer (coordinator);
excursion program (according to the program: services of guides or guides, entrance tickets);
vehicle entry passes to recreational areas;
eco-fees;
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;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
souvenirs.

It's important to know

What to take with you: backpack/bag, sneakers (sneakers), tracksuit, sweater, jacket (raincoat), headdress (warm hat and panama hat), bathing suit, woolen and cotton socks; for mountain walks - dirt-resistant and waterproof clothing, sports shoes for walking in the forest and on mountain trails (sneakers or closed sandals that hold well on the foot).

Do not forget: personal hygiene items (toothpaste, brush, soap, washcloth, shampoo, comb), personal first aid kit, insect bites, sunscreen, sunglasses, flashlight, raincoat/umbrella, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), chargers for equipment.

In order not to spoil the impression of a holiday, we advise you to carefully consider the choice of shoes, since along the route to explore some natural objects it is supposed to move along forest trails.

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

Dates and Prices

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