Horse riding in the Southern Urals

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Horseback riding takes place 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 tourists 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

Horse riding tours

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US$ 244

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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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 the village of Kaga is paid separately.
Group meeting in Ufa:
At 10:00 local time (difference from Moscow time + 2 hours) at the central entrance of the UFA department store (October Avenue, 31). Group transfer – 300 km.
Meeting of tourists in Beloretsk (car and railway station):
on the day of arrival from 04:00 to 06:00, transfer (80 km), breakfast, earlier check-in in the room is possible subject to availability;
on the eve of the day of arrival from 20:00 to 22:00, tourists additionally pay for accommodation at the campsite (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 (difference from Moscow time +2 hours) on the day of arrival.
If parking for private cars is required during the tour, then 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 safety instructions and rules for working with horses, learn how to saddle horses correctly 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.
Horse riding (~ 30 km) along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve.
The peculiarity of our tour is that you are fully involved in the process of preparing the horses for the walk.
Learn how to "catch" a horse, under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will saddle a horse yourself.
The route takes a step through a picturesque area with an overview of the ridges of the middle and southern Krak with pine, pine-birch and larch forests.
The departure is designed for approximately 5 hours (depends on weather conditions and the preparedness of the group), it is supposed to be a big move and a long stay outdoors, so pay attention to the selection of clothes and shoes.
Late lunch at the campsite.
Excursion "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 the playful Kaga.
The village was founded in the first half of the 18th century, in the southern part of the Ural Mountains and for several centuries 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 famine 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.
This event is associated with the traditional Kaginsky holiday – the Promised day, which takes place every year on August 21.
The spring is well landscaped, there is a chapel in honor of St. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the font is open.
Those who wish can take a dip and collect water.
Supper.

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Day 3 - Horseback riding to Mount Grace, departure
Breakfast.
Rooms are available until 12:00.
Horseback riding to Mount Grace (~ 3 hours, ~ 15 km).
The final trip through the surroundings that you love, the opportunity to hone your riding skills, walk along the top of a mountain more than 500 meters above sea level, from where you can enjoy a picturesque view of the village, the Kraka ranges, Maly and Bolshoy Shatak.
It is here that 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 the village of Kaga to Ufa (UFA Department Store, October Avenue, 31) is organized. Approximate arrival in Ufa by 21:00.
Departure to Beloretsk:
On the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer from the village of Kaga to the railway station of Beloretsk is organized. Approximate arrival in Beloretsk by 17:00. An evening transfer to Beloretsk is possible, subject to an additional payment for dinner and room extension.
Self-departure:
On the day of departure, tourists leave the village of Kaga on their own (before 15:00 local time).

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Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Tour organizer's comments

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

110 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);
rental of equipment and horses;
the work of instructors;
excursions and baths (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 specified in the tour program;
group transfer Ufa – Kaga village – Ufa – 4,000 rubles/person;
group transfer Beloretsk – Kaga village – Beloretsk (with an additional payment for a tour with a start and end in the city of Beloretsk, breakfast on 1 day is included in the surcharge) – 3,600 rubles/person;
private transfer;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities);
sauna – 1500 rubles /hour (minimum 2 hours).
the entrance of a car to the territory of 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

Individual dates available on request

28 Apr – 30 Sep

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12 – 14 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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19 – 21 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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2 – 4 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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9 – 11 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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16 – 18 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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23 – 25 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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30 Aug – 1 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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6 – 8 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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13 – 15 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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20 – 22 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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27 – 29 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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