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 pristine lake Yakty-Kul (Bannoe).

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

Route thread: Ufa — foothills of the Urals — Krasnousolsky resort — Zilim Nature Park — South Ural Nature Reserve — Kaga village — Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve — Yakty-Kul resort / Bannoe Shopping Center — Ufa.

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 at the central entrance of the UFA Department Store (31 Oktyabrya Avenue).
Transfer to Shikhany (150 km).
Walk at the foot of Shihan (without climbing).
The Shihans are unique natural monuments — remnants of ancient coral reefs formed in the warm sea of the Devonian period. To this day, corals, sponges, echinoderms and algae, which are about 300 million years old, can be found in the fossil accumulations there.
Transfer to Gafuri district (50 km).
Lunch.
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 is that here, on an area of only 15 hectares, about 250 springs of mineral waters are knocked out of the bowels of the earth. Each of them differs in a set of specific trace elements and has a unique effect on the human body.
Those who wish can swim in the fonts.
Transfer to the village of Imendyashevo (60 km).
Accommodation at the Tabyn campsite.
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 only the most dear and kind guests were treated.
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 Imendyashevo 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, young Bashkirs shot at the rock before getting married. If the arrow reached the mountain, it was believed that the young man had become a man. To confirm the legend, arrowheads were often found on the slopes of the cliff.
Lunch at the campsite.
Acquaintance with Bashkir culture, photo shoot in national costumes.
Archery: feel like a real batyr and try your hand at marksmanship.
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 and (if the season is right).
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 — hiking to the 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.
"Over a cup of tea..." — tasting Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production.
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", historical and cultural museum complex "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).
A sharp, almost hundred—meter cliff towards the bend of the Belaya River (Agidel), which offers a wonderful view, beautiful at any time of the year - an overview of the Bashtau ridge. This is where the best photos are taken against the backdrop of the Ural Mountains.
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 acquaintance with 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 ecotrope 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 place of the beginning 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, a sanatorium and ski resort in Russia (140 km).
Check-in at the campsite.
Supper.
Car travel per day is 140 km.
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner. Walking tour.
For an additional fee: entrance to the lake beach. A bathhouse.

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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.
It is necessary to book a return transfer no later than the day of arrival.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at camp sites and hotels. Standard 2-bed rooms with amenities in a room or in a cottage (1 bathroom for 2-3 rooms).

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 89,400 rubles.

A surcharge for single occupancy is available on request.

Discount for children under 12 years old for extra stays. place – 7%.

The tourist center is located in the mountainous part of Bashkiria in the village of Kaga, Beloretsky district. The restored buildings of the 19th century (the former estate of the mining hospital) and modern residential buildings are organically combined on its territory.

The modular houses (level 3*, "standard") have stylish 2-bed rooms with private bathrooms. The rooms have a simple design, 1 double or 2 single beds, orthopedic mattresses and comfortable pillows, air conditioning, 2 towels, cups, a kettle, shelves for things and mirrors.

Heating, water and sewerage are centralized and work smoothly.

There is a separate building with a kitchen and a dining room with panoramic views of the Ural Mountains, equipped with baths, recreation areas and Parking space. A Wi-fi network is available. For information: Megafon and Beeline have a good cellular signal, MTS does not work stably, and Tele2 does not pick up.

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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);
habitation;
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);
access passes for vehicles 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 (there are different baths), woolen and cotton socks; for mountain walks — dirt-resistant and waterproof clothing, athletic shoes for walking in the woods and on mountain trails (running shoes or well-fitting closed sandals).

Don't forget: Personal hygiene items (washbasin, comb, camping towel, shampoo, soap, toilet paper), sunscreen and sunglasses, personal first aid kit, flashlight, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), chargers for appliances, insect bites.

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

You must have personal documents with you, as well as a compulsory health insurance policy.

Dates and Prices

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18 – 24 Sep 7 days 6 nights

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Konstantin

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30 Mar, 2026

A great providing company.
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Irina Semenchenko

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20 Feb, 2026

Everything was perfectly organized, and we truly enjoyed our trip to Bashkiria.
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Olga Chernishkova

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18 Feb, 2026

The tour was excellently organized. We traveled in a comfortable bus with a professional and friendly driver. The accommodation and meals were also very good. I would especially like to highlight our guide, Elena. Her deep knowledge, outstanding understanding of the region, engaging and expressive storytelling, subtle sense of humor, and excellent communication skills make her a top-class professional. She managed to bring together a group of very different people and became our leader and the heart of the group throughout all 10 days. There was, however, one thing that slightly detracted from the overall impression: the indifferent attitude and reluctance to address guests’ concerns on the part of the administration of the Chaika campsite at the Nugush Reservoir.