Into a winter fairy tale. New Year in the Urals

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On this tour you will get acquainted with the cozy mountains of the Southern Urals. You will spend New Year's Eve in a Bashkir village, climb to the rocky ridges, go skiing or horseback riding. And in the evenings, a hot bath, fragrant mulled wine and tea on mountain herbs will be waiting for you.

Location

Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

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Tour highlights

New Year in the Ural Mountains

We will celebrate the holiday at the New Year's table with dishes of Russian and Bashkir cuisine

With a light steam!

We will steam in a hot bathhouse every day

Snowmobiling

Let's take a ride with the breeze to the top of the Big Iremel

Ski slope

If desired, we will go skiing in the GLC Mratkino

Horse riding

If desired, we will go on a sleigh, and those who wish can go for a ride

By train to the Aigir rocks

We will reach the village of Aigir, and then climb the forest path to the rocks of the ridge

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Ufa – Inzer teeth – New Year in a mountain village
Meeting in Ufa (we can pick up those who wish from the airport).
The minibus leaves at 7:00 from the Central Market stop, on the way we can pick it up from the railway station (7:30) and from the airport (approximately 8:00-8:30).
Departure to the mountains.
Lunch in the village of Tirlyansky.
We transfer to the Ural and set off through the snow-covered forest to the foot of the Inzersky Zubchatki ridge (1.5 hours on the way).
We will walk along the trail for about one and a half kilometers to the top of the ridge – a picturesque mountain circus, where we will walk between high stone walls, admire the intricate rock shapes and the surrounding landscapes of the Ural Mountains.
In the mountain circus, we will have a snack and drink herbal tea, and then return to the Urals.
Transfer to the village of Nikolaevka.
Check in to a cozy guest house.
New Year's Eve celebration with dishes of Russian and Bashkir cuisine.

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Day 2 - Snowmobile ride to the top of Bolshoy Iremel
Breakfast.
A snowmobile ride to the top of the second highest point in the Southern Urals.
Snowmobiles will take us to a high-altitude plateau, after which we will have to walk another kilometer, climbing the trail to the peak.
On the way to the mountain, we will have a small picnic in the forest.
A delicious dinner in the evening.
A wood-burning sauna and herbal tea.

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Day 3 - Free day – optional horseback riding or skiing at the ski resort
Breakfast.
Free day.
Additionally:
Horse-drawn sleigh ride in the mountainous area.
We will go by sleigh, but those who wish can go for a ride.
Cost: 2,500 rubles/person.
Downhill skiing.
We will arrange a drop-off at the Mratkino GLC 50 km from our village.
The GLC has several chairlifts and tow lifts, more than 10 trails and a wonderful forest freeride.
Cost: ski pass and ski equipment rental up to 5,000 rubles/person.
Lunch at the guest house or you can take it with you.
Supper.
Bathhouse.

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Day 4 - Climbing Mount Malinovaya
Breakfast.
Today we have a very active day – we will climb Mount Malinovaya.
This is one of the most picturesque and impressive peaks of the Southern Urals!
We will walk along a forest trail 6 km in one direction, and at the top we will admire the powerful rocky ridge and the surrounding mountain scenery.
Let's have a picnic on the mountain with beautiful views.
Return to the guest house.
Supper.
And in the evening, a hot bath awaits us again.

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Day 5 - Aigir rocks – Ufa
Breakfast.
We leave the campsite and go to a hard–to-reach, but very beautiful place - the Aigir rocks or the Teeth of the Shurale.
We will first travel by minibus (about 100 km), then transfer to a commuter train (a 25-minute trip) and get to Aigir station.
The station and the village of Aigir are located in a narrow gorge of the mountain speech, with cliffs rising on both sides.
From the station we will walk about half an hour before the start of the ascent to the ridge, and then climb (the ascent takes about an hour) along the forest path to the rocks of the ridge.
On the observation decks overlooking the mountain gorge, we will have lunch and admire the surrounding mountains.
After the descent from the mountain, lunch is waiting for us at the campsite.
Return by commuter train to civilization (25 minutes), after which we will take a minibus to Ufa.
Return to Ufa approximately at 21:00, we can take you to the airport, to the railway station or to the city center.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Guest House

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in a guest house in Nikolaevka.

A two-storey guest house in Nikolaevka.

On the ground floor there is a kitchen, a living room and a bedroom with 4 single beds, a bathroom (toilet with sink).

On the second floor there are 2 rooms for 6 people each, with bunk beds, a bathroom (toilet with sink).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

Included in price

the work of a guide;
accommodation in a guest house (4 nights);
meals (starting from lunch 1 day to lunch 5 days, including New Year's banquet);
transfer according to the program;
snowmobile tour to Mount Iremel;
commuter train tickets to Aigir Rocks and back;
sauna (1-4 days).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
horse-tobogganing in the mountains (2,500 rubles/person) or skiing (ski pass and ski equipment rental up to 5,000 rubles/person) on the 3rd day;
travel insurance;
personal expenses;
additional transfer.

It's important to know

clothes and shoes;
warm thermal underwear;
warm winter jacket;
insulated pants;
a cap;
scarf/buff;
warm comfortable shoes at -20-25 degrees, it should be comfortable to walk in simple trekking in these shoes;
warm socks that will fit into your shoes;
sweater/fleece jacket;
thin gloves;
warm gloves or mittens (mittens keep heat better);
fleece gloves;
slippers for hotels;
sleepwear (comfortable T-shirts, pajamas);
swimsuit or swimming trunks;
towel;
first aid kit;
documents;
trekking poles;
headlamp flashlight;
a 20-30 liter backpack for active walks in the mountains;
the seat (hob);
washing accessories;
an individual first aid kit;
disposable foot and hand warmers.

Dates and Prices

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$626

29 Dec, 2024 – 2 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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