Protected mountains. A trip to Bashkiria

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We invite you to a unique journey that will allow you to immerse yourself in the nature and culture of the Southern Urals.

For 5 days, you will enjoy the atmosphere of majestic mountains and Ural legends, exploring natural attractions and getting acquainted with local traditions. Fascinating master classes, walks to natural attractions, cozy campsites and villages of Bashkiria will leave an indelible mark in your heart.

Discover the world of secrets and beauty of the protected mountains!

Location

Ufa

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Tour highlights

The Mysteries of the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve

Go explore the caves of the reserve and see ancient rock carvings.

Culture of the people

Get to know the Bashkir people, try on their costumes and try to cook one of the national dishes.

The healing waters of the resort

Krasnousolsky resort awaits you, where about 250 springs of mineral waters burst from the bowels of the earth.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Shihan, sightseeing tour at Krasnousolsky resort, master class on cooking baursak
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. Until now, 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 (2-bed room with amenities).
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.
The car journey per day is 235 km.
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions – Toratau Geopark, Krasnousolsky resort.

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Day 2 - Ukly-Kaya rock, acquaintance with Bashkir culture, excursion to the horse yard
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.
Introduction to Bashkir culture.
A story about national Bashkir costumes, a 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 cliff, archery, visit to the stable, photo shoot in the national park. costumes, koumiss tasting.
Day 3 - Guided tour "History of Kaga village and Ural ironworks", dumpling making
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".
"Dumpling making": the evening will be held in a friendly family atmosphere for leisurely conversations and dumpling making 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.
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 – Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve; Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve, historical and cultural museum complex "Shulgan-Tash"; master class.
For an additional fee: tasting of on-board honey.
Day 5 - Walking tour to Mount Blagodat
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 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.
Group transfer to Ufa. Place of arrival: October Avenue, 31, Ufa Department Store. Estimated arrival by 21:00.
Car travel per day is 300 km.
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch; walking tour.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is designed for untrained tourists and does not require physical training from the participants.

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites along the route.

Standard 2-bed room accommodation, room amenities.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 67,000 rubles.

Single occupancy is possible (in a Twin or DBL room) (subject to availability for an additional fee) upon request.

The following discounts apply to the tour:

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

A tourist complex located near the geographical center of Bashkiria, on the banks of the Zilim River.

On the territory there is a separate kitchen-dining building, a sauna, domed houses for guest accommodation, a parking place for vehicles, a stable yard.

Accommodation: a place in a double room in a domed house. Room facilities: 2 single beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets/shelves for storing things, bathroom.

Heating/water supply/sewerage is centralized. Single room accommodation is possible (for an additional fee).

Tour conditions

Group

From 3 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Ufa

Included in price

transportation services along the route (vehicles depending on the size of the group);
accommodation at camp sites;
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;
meals not included in the tour program;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths):
- horseback riding;
- 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.;
- catamaran rafting (~4 hours, ~ 7 km) – 2,800 rubles/person. for a group of 4 people or more.;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

What to take with you: backpack/bag, sneakers (sneakers), tracksuit, sweater, jacket (raincoat), headdress (warm hat and panama hat), bathing suit, 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 (toothpaste, brush, soap, washcloth, shampoo, comb), personal first aid kit, insect bites, sunscreen, sunglasses, flashlight, raincoat/umbrella, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), chargers for equipment.

In order not to spoil the impression of a holiday, we advise you to carefully consider the choice of shoes, since along the route to explore some natural objects it is supposed to move along forest trails.

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

Dates and Prices

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