Horse riding in the Southern Urals

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Enjoy horseback riding in the picturesque mountainous taiga area of the Southern Urals.

Experienced instructors will introduce you to horse harnesses and teach you riding skills.

Hardy and good-natured horses will take you through the fabulously beautiful corners of the Beloretsky district. The enchanting beauty of the landscapes, the coniferous air, the comfort and warmth of the campfire will fill you with energy and health.

Location

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Kaga village

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Tour highlights

Cozy domed houses

We will spend the weekend in a picturesque place at a tourist base

The beauty of the Southern Urals

Let's enjoy the unforgettable landscapes and clean air of the Southern Urals

Communication with horses

We are waiting for pleasant horseback riding and mastering riding skills

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, familiarization horse-riding departure
A group transfer from Ufa or Beloretsk to Kaga village is charged separately.
Group meeting in Ufa:
At 10:00 local time (difference from Moscow time + 2 hours) in Ufa, at 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. Early check-in 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).
Independent check-in at the campsite (Beloretsky district, village of Kaga):
from 12:00 to 14:00 local time (the difference from Moscow time is +2 hours) on the day of arrival.
If parking for private cars is required for the duration of the tour, it is paid additionally, according to the price list.
14:00 Arrival at the campsite.
Lunch in the dining room with a panoramic view of the Ural Mountains and the village of Kaga.
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 three days, listen to a safety briefing and rules for working with horses, learn how to properly saddle horses and consolidate riding skills on the first radial walk.
Supper.

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Day 2 - Horse crossing along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve, tour of the village of Kaga
Breakfast.
Horseback riding 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.
The departure is scheduled for 5 hours (depending 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.
Guided tour "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks" (~ 40 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.
Walking tour to the holy spring "Sazhelka" (1 km). According to legend, the water from this spring stopped the cholera epidemic in the village.
A traditional local holiday is associated with this event – 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.
Supper.

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Day 3 - Horseback riding to Mount Grace, departure
Breakfast.
Room release before 12:00.
Horseback riding to Mount Blagodat (~ 3 hours, ~ 15 km).
The final trip through the surroundings you love, the opportunity to hone your riding skills, walk along the top of the mountain more than 500 meters above sea level, from where you can enjoy a picturesque view of the village, the Kraka, Maly and Bolshoy Shatak ranges.
This is where the best photos are taken against the backdrop of the Ural Mountains.
Lunch at the campsite.
"Over a cup of tea..." – tasting Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production.
Departure to Ufa:
From 15:00 to 16:00 local time, after lunch, a group transfer from Kaga village to Ufa (UFA Department Store, October Avenue, 31) is organized. Approximate arrival in Ufa by 21:00.
Independent departure:
On the day of departure, tourists leave the village of Kaga on their own (before 15.00 local time).
Departure to Beloretsk:
On the day of departure, a group transfer from Kaga village to Beloretsk railway station is organized from 15:00 to 16:00 local time. Approximate arrival in Beloretsk by 17:00.
Minor adjustments are possible in the tour program.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is designed for untrained tourists. The equestrian part of the tour is 53 km.

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the campsite, double rooms.

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 separate building of the kitchen-dining room, the house of the administrator of the campsite, baths, guest houses, a parking place for vehicles.

Each domed house has an area of 60 m2, 3 rooms (2-3 beds) and 2 shared bathrooms. Room facilities: single/double beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets /shelves for storage, mirror. Heating/water supply/sewerage-centralized.

Single room accommodation is possible (subject to availability for an additional fee at the campsite).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

120 kg

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Kaga village

Included in price

accommodation at the campsite;
3 meals a day (except: breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day);
equipment and horse rental;
instructors' work;
guided tours (according to the program);
intra-route transport;
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and Beloretsk and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
group transfer Ufa – Kaga village – Ufa – 5500 rub.;
group transfer Beloretsk – Kaga village – Beloretsk – 4900 rub. (if the tour starts and ends in Beloretsk, breakfast on the 1st day is included in the surcharge);
private transfer;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
vehicle entrance to the campsite;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

Casual Set:

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 sweater or a sweater;
several changes of socks (cotton and wool) and underwear;
bathing suit;
athletic shoes for walking in the forest and on mountain trails (preferably two pairs of sneakers), sandals that hold well on the foot.

Don't forget:

washing accessories;
personal first aid kit;
insect bites remedies;
sunscreen;
sunglasses;
flashlight;
photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), charging equipment/powerhank.

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

Dates and Prices

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2 – 4 May 3 days 2 nights

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