Bashkortostan: history, traditions and natural wonders

Discover Bashkiria in all its glory in two eventful days! 

You will have a sightseeing tour of Ufa, visit the National Museum, where you will immerse yourself in the history and culture of the region. 

On the second day, go to shihan Toratau, an ancient mountain with a rich history, try your hand at archery and ride horses. 

You can also visit a resort with mineral springs and immerse yourself in the nature and traditions of Bashkiria. This tour is the perfect combination of culture, history and nature!

Location

Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa
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$540
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 20 – 21 June
    • 4 – 5 July
    • 18 – 19 July
    • 1 – 2 August
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The ethnographic program
A master class on cooking Bashkir dishes, a photo shoot in national costumes and a tea party are waiting for you.
Ascent to Shihan
You will climb along a specially equipped ecological trail about three hundred meters long right to the very top.
Ufa City Tour
You will see the main sights of the city: the Opera and Ballet Theater, the fountain "Seven Girls", the cathedral and other iconic places.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Ufa. Sightseeing tour of Ufa, National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan, ethnographic program with master classes

    08:45 Gathering of the tour participants at Salavat Yulaev Square (in the Ufa Tourist Information Center).

    A transfer from the hotel is possible (upon prior request at 08:45).

    Meeting with a representative of the tour operator.

    09:00-13:00 Sightseeing tour of Ufa.

    During the walk you will see the main sights of the city, such as the Opera and Ballet Theater, the fountain "Seven Girls", the cathedral, the Monument of Friendship and other iconic places.

    13:30-14:15 Lunch. National Bashkir cuisine. The Azyk-Tulek restaurant, offering dishes of modern Bashkir cuisine made from environmentally friendly products.

    14:15-14:20 Transfer (5 minutes).

    14:20-15:30 The National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan, which presents the history, culture and nature of the region.

    15:30-15:35 Transfer (5 minutes).

    15:35-18:15 Ethnographic program with master classes on cooking Bashkir dishes, stories about national cuisine and costumes, photo sessions in national costumes and tea drinking.

    The final part of the day provides free time, which you can spend at your discretion: visit restaurants, stroll through parks, explore additional attractions, do shopping and purchase souvenirs.

    18:15-18:45 Transfer to the hotel (for those who wish).

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  • Day 2 - Toratau Geopark, master classes, Krasnousolsk resort
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a Ufa hotel (single occupancy).

It is possible to stay in other 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, the cost of the tour in this case is calculated separately. Please specify when booking.

Amaks City Hotel 3* 1 night

The AMAKS City-Hotel offers rooms with a balcony, central heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The Ice Palace is 500 metres away.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Guests of the AMAKS City Hotel can use the library. There is also a gift and souvenir shop on site.

Ufa Mustai Karim International Airport is 22 km from AMAKS City Hotel. Ufa Train Station is 6 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

Included in price

  • transfers and transfers by comfortable transport according to the program (vehicles depending on the size of the group);
  • hotel accommodation (single occupancy);
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel (day 2), lunch with tasting of Bashkir national cuisine (days 1, 2 of the tour);
  • sightseeing tour of Ufa, services of a professional and experienced guide;
  • Ufa city Guide;
  • accompanying a coordinating guide along the route;
  • tasting of national drinks (buza, mead);
  • guided tour of the National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan;
  • an ethnographic program with stories about Bashkir national cuisine and Bashkir costume;
  • culinary master class on cooking Bashkir treats;
  • tasting of dishes and drinks of Bashkir national cuisine;
  • tea time;
  • photo session (on your smartphone) with the fitting of national clothes;
  • accident insurance;
  • excursion and ascent to Shihan Toratau (ancient coral reef mountain);
  • horseback riding;
  • traditional archery master class (instructor's job);
  • Usolka River tour;
  • swimming in Krasnosnousolsky mineral springs (bathrobes and slippers are provided).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • master class on playing the kurai and kubyz;
  • souvenirs, gifts;
  • additional services in hotels
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • luggage tray;
  • transfer from the airport or railway station to the hotel/starting point of the tour on the 1st day of the tour;
  • additional excursions (including activities, baths).

It's important to know

Are plane/train tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

  • $540
    20 – 21 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $540
    4 – 5 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $540
    18 – 19 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $540
    1 – 2 Aug 2 days 1 night
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  • $540
    15 – 16 Aug 2 days 1 night
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