Hiking in the Urals. Mountains and rivers of Bashkiria

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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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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:
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).
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
Breakfast.
Horseback riding (~5 hours) along the border of the Bashkir State Nature Reserve.
The special feature of our tour is that you are fully involved in the process of preparing the horses for the ride. Learn how to "catch" a horse, and under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will saddle the horse yourself.
The route walks through a picturesque area with an overview of the ranges of the middle and southern Krak with pine, pine-birch and larch forests.
Departure is scheduled for ~ 5 hours (depends on the weather conditions and the group's preparedness), it is expected to be a long journey and a long stay outdoors, so carefully consider the selection of clothes and shoes.
Late lunch at the campsite.
Walking tour to the holy spring "Sazhelka" (1 km).
According to legend, the water from this spring stopped the cholera epidemic in the village. This event is associated with the traditional Kaginsky holiday, the Promised Day, which takes place every year on August 21.
The spring is well-maintained, and there is a chapel dedicated to St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the font is open. Those who wish can take a dip and get some water.
"Over a cup of tea..." — tasting Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production.
Supper.
Day 3 - Horse crossing to the mouth of the Black River
Breakfast.
Horse ride to the mouth of the Black River (~4-5 hours).
Preparation and departure for a horse-riding trip: three days of complete immersion in the nature of the Urals and communication with the horse are ahead.
A string of horses goes to the mouth of the Black River.
The route runs along a scenic trail in the mountains and passes "light": there is car support on the tour, things are transported to the parking lot by car.
Upon arrival at the place, cooking, setting up a camp, and relaxing by the river.
Overnight in tents, meals in the field.
Day 4 - Horseback riding from the mouth of the Black River to the Kraka ridge
Breakfast in the field.
Horseback riding from the mouth of the Black River to the Kraka ridge (~3 hours).
We will explore the Ural Mountains on horseback, fascinating views, rugged mountainous terrain, picturesque glades with various grasses. After enjoying the beauty, we will return back to the camp to relax, swim and enjoy socializing around the campfire.
Overnight in tents, meals in the field.
Day 5 - Horse crossing to the campsite
Breakfast in the field.
Horse ride to the campsite (~ 3 hours).
Saddle up the horses, pack the camp, and head back! The road will follow a new route, but also "light" - a car will transport things to the base.
Along the way, we will overcome several fords (at low water levels in the river), consolidate our cross-country riding skills.
Accommodation at the campsite. Lunch.
White bathhouse.
Bath treatments that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give you vigor, health and strength.
Supper.
Day 6 - The beginning of rafting on the White River
Breakfast.
Preparation for the water route (the group is equipped with equipment).
Safety briefing: "Rules of conduct on the route".
Transfer to the starting point of the rafting.
Experts say that the most beautiful places on the Belaya River (Agidel) begin from the village of Kaga.
This section of the route is even called the "nature gallery", as it contains the best masterpieces of the Southern Urals.
Field nutrition. Overnight in tents.
The length of the rafting: ~ 8 km.
Day 7 - Continuation of the rafting
Continuation of the rafting (~ 10 km).
You will be surrounded by mountains covered with coniferous and mixed forests, limestone cliffs.
At the parking lots, it is possible to pick berries and mushrooms (depending on the season), organize a tourist bath, swim in a clear mountain river, comfort and warmth of a campfire.
Field nutrition. Overnight in tents.
The length of the rafting: ~ 10 km.
Day 8 - Completion of the rafting
Breakfast in the field.
Completion of the rafting (~ 13 km).
Withdrawal from the route.
Transfer to the campsite.
Accommodation at the campsite. Lunch.
White bathhouse.
Bath treatments that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give you vigor, health and strength.
Supper.
Meals: breakfast in the field / lunch and dinner at the campsite.
Overnight at the campsite.
The length of the rafting: ~ 13 km.
Day 9 - Shulgan-Tash
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 a purebred aboriginal honeybee population — the Burzyansk honey bee ("burzyanki") in the conditions of bee farming — Bashkir folk art.
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 per season).
An introduction to the natural and cultural heritage site included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List: a unique monument of the Paleolithic era — the Shulgan-Tash cave (Kapova Cave).
Thousands of years ago, primitive people lived in it and left their drawings of animals on the walls. Such ancient drawings, before their discovery in this cave, were known only in caves in Spain and France.
Regardless of the time of year, the cave maintains 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 in archery or playing the kurai.
Return to the campsite (100 km).
Supper.
Day 10 - Grace Mountain, departure
Breakfast. Vacation in Kaga village.
Room release before 12:00 (local time).
Walking tour to Mount Blagodat (8 km).
A sharp, almost hundred—meter cliff towards the bend of the Belaya River (Agidel), which offers a wonderful view, beautiful at any time of the year - an overview of the Bashtau ridge.
Lunch.
Independent departure after lunch (before 15:00 local time). Room release before 12:00 (local time).
Transfers for an additional fee:
Departure to Ufa: (from 15:00 to 16:00 local time). On the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer is organized from the village of Kaga to Ufa (Ufa Department Store, October Avenue, 31). Approximate arrival in Ufa by 21:00.
Departure to Beloretsk: from 15:00 to 16:00 local time. On the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer is organized from Kaga village to Beloretsk (by car or railway station). Approximate arrival in Beloretsk by 17:00.

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

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).

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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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

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.

Dates and Prices

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Reviews

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If you’re looking for a complete physical and mental reset, this tour is exactly what you need!!! I recharged both body and soul — even though, technically, I was tired by the end. But only because I didn’t want to miss a single moment of the week. The tour offered such a rich mix of activities, completely new experiences, and challenges — all surrounded by stunning nature and wonderful people. It was both exhilarating and humbling. I’d never interacted with horses before, never slept in a tent, never ventured so deep into the forest :D. And maybe that’s the best way to do it — come unprepared but open to everything new!!!! Huge thanks to our amazing instructors: Ainur, Ksenia, Elena, and Azaleen!