Mountainous Bashkiria. Sightseeing tour

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Spend a week surrounded by the Ural Mountains: among the forests of the Southern Urals, as well as on the shores of the purest lake Yakty-Kul (Bannoe).

You will get acquainted with the history of the mining Urals, Bashkiria nature reserves, ancient caves with rock paintings and hospitable people with their own distinctive culture.

Location

Ufa

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Tour highlights

Delicious Bashkir dishes

Let's get acquainted with Bashkir customs and national cuisine

Kapova Cave

We will explore the unique monument of the Paleolithic era with ancient rock paintings

Recreation on Lake Bannoye

We will swim and sunbathe on one of the most beautiful lakes of the Trans-Urals

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, Krasnousolsky resort, culinary master class
10:00 Group meeting in Ufa. The central entrance of the UFA Department Store (31 Oktyabrya Avenue). The meeting is scheduled according to local time (the difference from Moscow time is + 2 hours).
Transfer to Krasnousolsky village (150 km).
Sightseeing tour of the Krasnousolsky resort, including the Tabyn Chapel, the place of the appearance of the holy icon of the Tabyn Mother of God; Holy springs (mineral and healing water).
The uniqueness of the Krasnousolsky resort lies in the fact that here, on an area of only 15 hectares, about 250 springs of mineral waters protrude from the bowels of the earth.
Each of them differs in a set of specific trace elements and has a unique therapeutic effect on the human body.
Those who wish can swim in the fonts.
Transfer to Imendyashevo village (60 km).
Arrival at the campsite. Accommodation in 2-bed rooms.
A master class on cooking baursak, a traditional Bashkir dish.
Since ancient times, baursak was not just a pastry, it symbolized the sun and happiness.
Therefore, it was prepared on special days and treated only to the most dear and kind guests.
Supper.
Car travel per day is 235 km.
The price includes: meals – lunch, dinner; excursions – Toratau Geopark, Krasnousolsky resort.

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Day 2 - Ukly-Kaya rock, acquaintance with Bashkir culture, koumiss tasting
Breakfast.
Radial walking tour in the vicinity of the Zilim Nature Park with a visit to the Ukly-Kaya cliff (180 m above the Zilim level).
Translated from Bashkir, Ukly-Kaya means "Strelnaya Gora".
According to legend, before getting married, young Bashkirs organized archery competitions near a rock.
If the arrow reached the mountain, it was believed that the young man had become a man.
Arrowheads were often found on its slopes to confirm the legend.
Lunch at the campsite.
Introduction to Bashkir culture.
Excursion to the horse yard.
You will learn interesting facts about horses and what is the peculiarity of the Bashkir breed, you will see the leader of the herd and the foals, and you will also be told the secrets of cooking koumiss.
Archery: feel like a real batyr and try your hand at marksmanship.
You can complement your vacation with horseback riding, as well as spend time on the banks of the Zilim River.
Supper.
Car travel per day – 0 km.
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Excursions – walking trip to Ukly-kaya rock, archery, visit to the stable, photo shoot in the national park. costumes, koumiss tasting.

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Day 3 - Excursions and museums in the village of Kaga
Breakfast.
Bus trip to the mountainous and forested areas of the Southern Urals to the ancient Russian village of Kaga (250 km).
Along the way, landscapes change from the Ural steppes to the majestic Ural Mountains.
Part of the route passes through the territory of the South Ural State Nature Reserve.
In good weather, you can enjoy a view of the highest peak of the Southern Urals, Bolshoy Yaman–Tau.
Lunch.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Acquaintance with the history of the area and an inspection of the architectural monument – St. Nicholas Church.
The tour "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks".
"Making dumplings"*: the evening will be held in a friendly family atmosphere for leisurely conversations and making dumplings from high-quality village products.
Supper.
Car travel per day is 250 km.
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions – in the village of Kaga.

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Day 4 - Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve
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 on playing the kurai.
Return to the campsite (100 km).
Supper.
Car travel per day is 200 km.
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions – in the reserve "Shulgan-Tash", a master class on playing the kurai.
For an additional fee: tasting of on-board honey.

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Day 5 - Lake Bannoe
Breakfast.
Walking distance to Mount Blagodat (~ 10 km, of which ~ 3 km on foot).
For an additional fee:
 Excursion to the Bashkir State Nature Reserve (30 km from the village of Kaga, ~ 3 hours) – 1,500 rubles/person. for a group of 3 people or more. The tour of the museum and excursion complex of the reserve will begin with the history and nature features of the reserve and the Southern Urals, and will end with a walk along the eco-trail to the observation tower. You will be able to watch them at the maral enclosure, learn interesting facts about them and take memorable photos.
Catamaran rafting (~4 hours, ~ 7 km) – 2,800 rubles/person. for a group of 4 people or more. Preparation for the route: transfer / walk to the starting point of the rafting, safety briefing, equipping, gathering catamarans and "getting on the water"! Calm river flow, green shores and picturesque cliffs. During the rafting, it is planned to stop for rest and swimming. We finish the rafting at the Belsky Bridge. Departure from the route, transfer to the base.
Lunch.
Transfer to Lake Bannoe (140 km).
Check-in at the campsite.
Free time: it is possible to get acquainted with the sanatorium and resort resources (sanatorium "Jubilee", sanatorium "Yakty-kul", recreation center "Berezki"), located at a distance of 0.5 to 1 km from the campsite.
Car travel per day is 140 km.
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
For an additional fee: entrance ticket to the equipped beach or ski lift.

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Day 6 - Tour of the Mountain gorge, ascent by cable car
Breakfast.
Guided tour of the Mountain Gorge with a cable car ride (GLC lift).
You will get acquainted with the features of the ski resort, you will climb by cable car in comfortable cabins to a height of 942 m, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the valley with many lakes (in good weather you can see up to 12 of them); you will see a petroglyph in the form of a Condor bird, which is about 5,000 years old.
Lunch.
Rest at the tour base.

It is possible to visit the beach on Lake Bannoe (an entrance ticket is paid additionally).
Supper.
Car travel per day – 0 km.
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner; guided tour – GLC Bannoe.
For an additional fee: entrance ticket to the equipped beach or ski lift.

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Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast.
Room release before 12:00.
Transfer to Ufa (300 km, arrival by 17:00) or Magnitogorsk (60 km, arrival by 13:30).
The price includes: meals – breakfast; transfer.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights
Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes visits to camp sites and hotels.

Standard 2-bed rooms with amenities in a room or in a cottage (1 bathroom for 2 rooms).

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 83,500 rubles.

A surcharge for single occupancy is available on request.

The following discounts apply to the tour:

children under 12 years old when staying on an additional place – 7%.

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 detached kitchen-dining room, a camp site administrator's house, 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

From 3 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Ufa

Included in price

transportation services along the route (vehicles depending on the size of the group);
hotel accommodation;
meals specified in the tour program;
the work of the maintainer (coordinator);
excursion program (according to the program: services of guides or guides, entrance tickets);
vehicle entry passes to recreational areas;
eco-catchments;
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.;

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and back from Magnitogorsk Ufa;
meals not included in the tour program;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
entrance ticket to the equipped beach or ski lift;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
souvenirs.

It's important to know

What to take with you: backpack/bag, sneakers (sneakers), tracksuit, sweater, jacket (raincoat), headdress (warm cap and panama hat), bathing suit (baths are different), woolen and cotton socks; for mountain walks - dirt-resistant and waterproof clothing, sports shoes for walking in the forest and on mountain trails (sneakers or closed sandals that hold well on the foot

Do not forget: Personal hygiene items (washbasin, comb, camping towel, toilet paper), personal first aid kit, flashlight, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), chargers for appliances.

Pay attention to the choice of shoes: warm and allowing you to move along winter forest trails (excursions to natural sites).

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

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