Kayaking — hiking in caves. Speleosplav in the Southern Urals

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A combined hike with rafting on the Belaya River and passing caves in its vicinity. Speleosplav includes caves, water, and even a few hiking trails to nearby hills. And those who wish can get acquainted and practice with caving.

The tour is for those who are physically and mentally ready to move actively — to walk, row, swim, climb, crawl and climb, excitedly enjoy adventures!

But even on such an active tour, you will have the opportunity to relax on the shore of the picturesque Belaya and go fishing.

Location

Russia, Chelyabinsk region, Magnitogorsk

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Tour highlights

Exploring caves

We will get acquainted with the mysterious world of caves, if desired, we will even arrange an overnight stay in one of them

Secrets of the Gray Urals

We will hear fairy tales, legends and epics of the peoples of the Urals, told around the campfire and in caves

Travel workshops

We are waiting for master classes in basic and additional tourist disciplines

Rafting on the Belaya River

Rafting on the Belaya River by kayak and/or catamaran

Far from civilization

We will live in tents, fish, swim and relax around the campfire with sincere conversations

Magnificent landscapes

Sitting in a kayak, we can admire the bizarre cliffs and vast meadows

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting and starting the route
07:30 Meeting at the railway station of Magnitogorsk at the monument to the Steelworker (time may change depending on arrivals).
We load personal and public items onto the bus.
We stop in Beloretsk for those who travel by train, approximately at 09:00.
Transfer to the place of the slipway (the site for collecting the fleet) near the village of Novomunasipovo, approximately the road takes 3 hours.
We plan to arrive at the place around 12:00.
On the way there is a sanitary stop at the holy spring of Sazhelka in the village of Kaga.
By the way, if you prepare bathing accessories in advance, you can cheer up in the spring by dipping into + 5 degrees.
Upon arrival at the place – general information gathering, tea with a snack.
Safety information (TB), the creation of arrangements for comfortable accommodation and joint participation in the creation of the program.
Collecting ships, launching the fleet.
Sealed packaging of equipment, food and personal items.
A master class on kayak and/or catamaran management.
Lunch.
The start of the water route.
According to the plan, on the first day we have to walk about 10 km to the parking lot "Kalkaman Tishek cave" (Bol. Timirovskaya).
We stop at the parking lot around 19:00.
We set up camp, have dinner.
The general fee.
At the evening campfire, we share our first impressions and plans.

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Day 2 - A day's rest. Passage of the Kalkaman Tishek cave (B.Timirovskaya)
Today we are standing in one place – we adapt and go to the first cave!
Passage of the Kalkaman Tishek cave (Bol.Timirovskaya) 2A K.S., the cave is horizontal, it is traversed practically without the use of special equipment.
We pass the cave in several groups (departments), one at a time.
We are getting acquainted with the morphology of caves, the basics of caving, and safety techniques in caves.
Parallel work of the group on the rocks is possible: acquaintance with speleotechnics – SRT – descent and ascent by rope using special equipment (with a group size of more than 16 people).
If necessary, a master class on kayak and/or catamaran management.
As well as fishing, recreation and swimming.
Evening gatherings around the campfire, planning the next day.
Day 3 - Rafting to the Pioneer Camp parking lot
Rafting to the parking lot "Pioneer camp", we go along the river about 18-20 km.
We admire the unforgettable rocky landscapes, ride the rifts, enjoy the views of Bashkir villages.
In the heat, we swim right "on the go."
Day 4 - A long day of rafting through the village. Starosubhangulovo
Rafting to the Upper Mindigulovskaya cave.
On the way, we enter the village of Starosubhangulovo.
There are shops, a post office, a hospital.
There is so much local flavor here!
We walk along the river for about 25-27 km.
Day 5 - Passage of the Upper and Lower Mindigulov caves. Kiyokbaevo
Passage of the Upper and Lower Mindigulov caves.
These are not categorical caves, but they are interesting for the presence of so-called "skins".
Dry, narrow in places, flat in places, but definitely dark and cool.
By the way, the air temperature in the caves that we will visit ranges from +4 to +9 degrees C.
With the exception of the Bear Well cave, there is from +2 to a slight minus. There is an ice jam at the bottom of the cave, but it will be in a couple of days if there are participants with skills and desire in the group.
The entrance to the Lower Mindigulovskaya is straight from the water, there are years when it is completely underwater and then the cave rests from anthropogenic load.
Rafting to Golubaya cave (2A k.s.), Kiyokbaevo village.
We walk along the river for about 6 km.
In the evening we prepare for the passage of the cave.
And we are mentally sitting around the campfire.
Day 6 - Passage of the Blue cave, rafting to the mouth of the Taraval River
Radial (round trip) exit to the Blue cave (2A k.s.), about 1.5 km to the cave.
We study and walk through the cave in small groups.
Those who are not in the cave will train next to the rocks with a second instructor (familiarization with the speleotechnics of climbing and descending a vertical rope (SRT technique).
Or to be on duty at the camp to cook, fish, etc.
We will change according to the pre-agreed duty schedule.
There are many delicious strawberries growing in this parking lot, fragrant and healing herbs – oregano, St. John's wort, yarrow, wild currant.
Some water after lunch: rafting to the mouth of the Taraval River (approximately 3 km).
Setting up a camp.
Dinner, guitar songs, sleep.
Route changes are possible on this day. If the group has an interest, a sufficient level of skills and physical readiness (the instructor decides) – the passage of the vertical cave "Bear well" (3A K.S.).
Day 7 - Radial exit to the Traval tract
The radial exit is a walk to the plateau, the Taraval karst bridge.
This is not just an exit, it is practically an ascent to the "roof of the world".
We will see the peaks of the most ancient mountains on this planet – the peaks of the Gray Urals.
It is possible to hold one of the master classes and / or organize a hiking bath, depending on the weather.
Evening gathering around the campfire, dinner, analysis of the day, planning the next one.

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Day 8 - Passage of the Fairy Tale Cave
This is another day with a unique opportunity. Once in the world of darkness, silence and coolness, today we can visit the "skin" of real cavers and stay in the cave for the night.
Complete darkness and almost complete silence create conditions for the highest quality sleep.
Turning off the flashlights and relaxing in a warm sleeping bag, the brain takes a break from the usual "ethereal" loads. Nowhere on the planet does a person experience such interesting sensations as in a cave!
Rafting to the Fairy Tale cave (5 km).
Passage of the Fairy Tale cave (2A K.S.).
Overnight in the cave (at the request of the participants and the decision of the instructor).
Perhaps a master class on topography of caves.
Topography of the entrance gallery of the Fairy Tale cave.

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Day 9 - Visit to Kapova cave (Shulgan-Tash), the end of the route
Rafting to Kapova Cave (Shulgan-Tash) is approximately 5 km away.
Excursion to Kapova cave (Shulgan-Tash).
The cave is equipped with paths and ladders, near the museum of Bashkir honey, cafes, shops.
Lunch.
Collecting and packing ships, public equipment, packing personal belongings.
Transfer to Magnitogorsk via Beloretsk (about 260 km), depends on train or plane tickets.
Return tickets must be taken from Magnitogorsk with departure no earlier than 21:00.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Tent

8 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

Accommodation in 3-4-bed tents.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 24 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Chelyabinsk region, Magnitogorsk

Included in price

necessary moves around the area;
accommodation on the territory of the Bashkiria National Park, use of paid parking;
excursion to the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve (Kapova Cave and Bashkir Honey Museum);
accommodation in 3-4-bed tents.
3 meals a day on the program + snacks (participants cook independently with the support of instructors);
the use of camp equipment (tents, awnings, campfire and kitchen equipment, etc.);
the use of special equipment (rafting – saved. vest, kayak/catamaran, paddles, etc., caving equipment – helmets, ropes, carabiners, individual safety systems, etc.);
the participation of experienced instructors and highly qualified speleologists.

Paid extra

Air and railway tickets to Magnitogorsk/Beloretsk and back;
rental of personal equipment: backpack, sleeping bag, foam - if necessary, you can take a 20% discount at our rental;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

It is very important to choose the appropriate equipment for each hike. Properly selected equipment is the key to your good mood and comfort on the route.

On this trip, you need to take a speleocomplex with you:

Sturdy jumpsuit or suit for caves (durable nylon, cardura) - 1 set
Warm thermal underwear or isothermic - 1 set.
A warm bandana or a non-massive hat - 1 pc.
High rubber boots (for wool. sock) - 1 pc.
Long thick rubber gloves (such as dielectrics) - 1 pair.
Headlamp flashlight - 2 pcs. (spare batteries 3-4 sets).

We recommend taking an alloy kit with you:

Alloy shoes (sneakers, sandals with a closed heel).
A water-repellent suit.
A cap or bandana with a visor.

Equipment:

A backpack for a weekend hike (60-80 liters).
A cape on a backpack.
Foam (travel mat, polyurethane foam mat, karemat).
Summer sleeping bag (comfort temperature +5-(+15)).
The gloves are working.
A rain cape with a hood.
Podpopnik (pendal, hob, foam pad, tourist seat).
The flashlight is a headlamp LED.
A hermetic bag.

Clothes:

Clothes for sleeping.
Lingerie.
Swimming suit (swimsuit, swimming trunks).
Thermal underwear.
Upper running trousers (windproof and waterproof).
Shorts.
Socks or thermal socks.
Wool socks.
T-shirt.
Long sleeve shirt.
Warm fleece jacket with a neck (thick wool sweater).
The jacket is windproof and waterproof (membrane).
Headdress (panama hat, bandana, cap, hat).
Flip-flops/crocs/sandals.
Comfortable pants.
Trekking sneakers.

Personal items:

Passport.
Money.
A wristwatch.
Photo camera.
Telephone.
Notepad and pen.

We recommend adding:

Assault backpack (20-35 liters).
Hoba (tourist seat).
A set of dishes (KLMN).
Reusable bottle.
Toilet paper.
Individual first aid kit.
Sunscreen and hygienic lipstick.
Personal hygiene items.
A light towel.
Matches.
Sunglasses.
Mosquito repellent.
A remedy for ticks.

Dates and Prices

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$387

11 – 19 Jul, 2025 9 days 8 nights

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