Hiking in the Urals. Mountains and rivers of Bashkiria

If you were looking for a tour with a diverse active program that includes several types of pleasures, then this offer is for you! 

Along the route, you will climb one of the highest mountains of the Southern Urals, rafting along the main waterway of Bashkiria, visit a cave with rock paintings from the Paleolithic era.

You will gain communication skills with horses, enjoy the beauty of the mountains and rivers of Bashkiria, get acquainted with its reserves and distinctive culture.

Location

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, village of Kaga
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Duration
10 Days
9 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 1 – 10 June
    • 15 – 24 June
    • 29 June – 8 July
    • 13 – 22 July
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Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    5 nights
  • Tent
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
16 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
120 kg
Group meet at
Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, village of Kaga
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Horseback riding
You will enjoy several unforgettable days in the mountains of the Southern Urals, horseback riding and overnight camping.
Rafting on the White River
We will see the most beautiful rocks and cliffs on the Ural river, rafting on its calm waters.
White sauna
Bath treatments that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give us vigor, health and strength.
Culture of the region
We will try dishes of Bashkir cuisine, learn local customs and learn archery and playing the kurai
Protected cave
We will visit the amazing cave "Shulgan-Tash", where we will see rock paintings from the Paleolithic era.
Walking tour
We will walk to the steep cliff, which offers a wonderful view of the Bashtau ridge.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Excursion "History of Kaga village and Ural ironworks"

    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 for the duration of the tour, then it is paid additionally, according to the price list.

    Transfer options for an additional fee:

    1. Meeting of tourists in Ufa: 10:00 local time (the difference from Moscow time is + 2 hours) in Ufa, the central entrance of the Ufa Department Store (31 Oktyabrya Avenue). Group transfer to Kaga village (300 km).
    2. Meeting of tourists in Beloretsk (car and railway station): on the day of arrival from 04:00 to 06:00. Group transfer to Kaga village (80 km). Breakfast.

    Check-in to the room before check-out time is possible subject to availability.

    It is also possible to check in on the eve of the arrival day from 20:00 to 22:00 (subject to payment for a group transfer and an additional fee). nights at the campsite).

    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 briefing 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 five days; practice how to properly saddle horses and consolidate riding skills on your first radial walk.

    Guided tour "History of Kaga village and Ural ironworks" (~ 40-60 min.).

    Kaga is one of the most distinctive villages in Bashkiria, located between two rivers — the wise White and playful Kaga.

    The village was founded in the first half of the 18th century, in the southern part of the Ural Mountains, and over several centuries it 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 starvation 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 (~5 hours) along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve, holy spring, tasting
  • Day 3 - Horse crossing to the mouth of the Black River
  • Day 4 - Horseback riding from the mouth of the Black River to the Kraka ridge
  • Day 5 - Horse crossing to the campsite
  • Day 6 - The beginning of rafting on the White River
  • Day 7 - Continuation of the rafting
  • Day 8 - Completion of the rafting
  • Day 9 - Shulgan-Tash
  • Day 10 - Grace Mountain, departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The route has no difficulty category, so experience in horseback riding is not required. Vehicles are used to transport group equipment and products on horseback. Route length: 90 km (horse part), 30 km (water part).

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    5 nights
  • Tent
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at tourist bases (2-, 3-bed accommodation in a room, facilities on the block/dome house (2 bathrooms for 3 rooms)) and in tents.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 87,000 rubles.

Single occupancy is possible (in a Twin or DBL room) and in single tents, subject to availability, for an additional fee.

The following discounts apply to the tour:

  • The 3rd person in the application is 15 % (for an additional stay). place).
Tengri Campsite 5 nights

The Tengri campsite is a tourist complex in which buildings built at the end of the 19th century (the estate of the mining hospital) and modern comfortable buildings harmoniously coexist. 

On the territory there is a separate building of the kitchen-dining room, the house of the campsite administrator, baths, guest houses, a parking place for vehicles; Check-out time: 12:00. If there are available places/rooms, early check-in/ late check-out is possible without additional charges. 

Accommodation: "average comfort level" (amenities per block). Domed house with a total area of 60 m2. Each domed house has 3 rooms (2-3 beds) and 2 shared bathrooms. 

Room facilities: single/double beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets/shelves for storing things, mirror. 

For an additional fee, it is possible to stay in a double room in a modular building - standard comfort level (bathroom in the room). Room facilities: 2 single or one double beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets/shelves for storing things, a mirror. 

Heating/water supply/sewerage is centralized. An additional place (if necessary) is a sofa.

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Campground 5 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
16 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
120 kg
Duration
10 days 9 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, village of Kaga

Included in price

  • accommodation at the campsite (2-, 3-bed accommodation) and at equipped tourist parking lots (2-bed tents);
  • 3 meals a day (except: breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day);
  • equipment and horse rental; 
  • instructors' work;
  • guided tours and sauna (according to the program);
  • intra–route transport (including auto-support - transportation of equipment and backpacks of tourists);
  • accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
  • group transfer depending on the start and end of the tour: Ufa or Beloretsk (with an additional payment with the beginning and ending in the city of Beloretsk, breakfast on the 1st day of the tour is included in the surcharge);
  • self-catering; 
  • additional services at camp sites;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • luggage tray; 
  • additional excursions not included in the program (including activities, additional baths); 
  • souvenirs.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • casual set of at least 2 pairs of trousers:
    • wool or cotton;
    • nylon or Bolognese (jeans are not recommended); 
  • several T-shirts and long sleeve shirts;
  • windbreaker/raincoat;
  • hat and cap;
  • a sweatshirt or a sweater;
  • several changes of socks (cotton and wool)  and underwear;
  • bathing suit;
  • athletic shoes for walking in the woods and on mountain trails (preferably two pairs of sneakers);
  • well-fitting sandals on the foot.

For recreation on water routes (rafting on the river) are necessary: 

  • warm clothes, preferably made of natural wool, because only wool warms even in water.;
  • The best shoes for rafting are sneakers, running shoes or any other lightweight lace–up shoes with a wool sock.;
  • to protect your hands from cold water, it is better to stock up on a protective cream or fat, or have leather gloves.

Don't forget: washbasins, personal first aid kit, insect bites, sunscreen, sunglasses, flashlight, camping towel, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), charger.

You must have personal documents with you, as well as a compulsory medical insurance policy.

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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 May – 30 Sep
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    1 – 10 Jun 10 days 9 nights
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    15 – 24 Jun 10 days 9 nights
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    29 Jun – 8 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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    13 – 22 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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    20 – 29 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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