Riding along the Ural mountains. Bashkiria Horse Riding Tour

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On this tour you will find unforgettable beauty of landscapes, swimming in a cool river, comfort and warmth of a campfire.

Interesting horse-riding routes pass through the dense thickets of the taiga of the Southern Urals, rich in mushrooms and berries, through vast clearings filled with the intoxicating aroma of various grasses, through the purest mountain streams and rivers.

Location

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Kaga village

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Tour highlights

Horse riding

Let's enjoy horseback riding along the ridges of the Southern Urals

A hot bath

Bath treatments will give us a boost of energy and good mood

Tea ceremony

Let's enjoy fresh herbal tea with real Bashkir honey

Itinerary

Day 1 - Excursion "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks", horseback riding in the vicinity of the village
Meeting of the group in Ufa: at 10:00 (the difference from Moscow time is + 2 hours) at the central entrance of the UFA department store (31 Oktyabrya Avenue).
A group transfer to Kaga village (300 km) is charged separately.
Meeting of tourists in Beloretsk (auto and railway station): meeting on the day of arrival from 04:00 to 06:00.
A group transfer to Kaga village (80 km) is charged separately. Breakfast. Earlier check-in is possible subject to availability.
It is also possible to check in on the eve of the arrival day from 20:00 to 22:00 (subject to payment for a group transfer and an additional fee). nights at the campsite).
Independent check-in at the campsite (Beloretsky district, village of Kaga): from 12:00 to 14:00 local time (difference from Moscow time +2 hours) on the day of arrival.
If parking for private cars is required during the tour, it is paid additionally according to the price list.
14:00 Arrival at the campsite. Accommodation in a domed house.
Lunch in the dining room with a panoramic view of the Ural Mountains and the village of Kaga.
Introductory horse-riding trip in the vicinity of the village (~ 2 hours, ~ 8 km).
Get to know the horse that will be your best friend for the next six days, listen to safety instructions and rules for working with horses, learn how to properly saddle horses and consolidate riding skills on the first radial walk.
Guided tour "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks" (~ 40 min.).
Kaga is one of the most distinctive villages in Bashkiria, located between two rivers — the wise White and playful Kaga.
The village was founded in the first half of the 18th century, in the southern part of the Ural Mountains, and over several centuries it has experienced a rich and interesting history: the construction of an ironworks of the Demidov dynasty and at the same time the rapid development of the village, the ordeal of fire and starvation after a fire, miraculous healing from typhus, etc.
We will tell you how the villagers managed to preserve their flavor, hear their dialect, learn about holidays and customs that are celebrated only here.
Supper.

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Day 2 - Horse riding along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve
Breakfast.
Horseback riding along the border of the Bashkir State Nature Reserve (~ 30 km).
The special feature of our tour is that you are fully involved in the process of preparing the horses for the ride.
Learn how to "catch" a horse, and under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will saddle the horse yourself.
The route walks through a picturesque area with an overview of the ranges of the Middle and Southern Krak with pine, pine-birch and larch forests.
Departure is scheduled for ~ 5 hours (depends on the weather conditions and the group's preparedness), it is expected to be a long journey and a long stay outdoors, so carefully consider the selection of clothes and shoes.
Late lunch at the campsite.
Walking tour to the Holy Spring "Sazhelka" (1 km).
According to legend, the water from this spring stopped the cholera epidemic in the village.
This event is associated with the traditional Kaginsky holiday, the Promised Day, which takes place every year on August 21.
The spring is well-maintained, and there is a chapel dedicated to St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the font is open.
Those who wish can take a dip and get some water.
Supper.

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Day 3 - Horse crossing to the mouth of the Black River
Breakfast.
Horseback riding to the mouth of the Black River (~ 25 km, ~ 5 hours).
Preparation and departure for a horse-riding trip: three days of complete immersion in the nature of the Urals and communication with the horse are ahead. A string of horses goes to the mouth of the Black River.
The route runs along a scenic trail in the mountains and passes "light": there is car support on the tour, things are transported to the parking lot by car.
Upon arrival at the place, cooking, setting up a camp, and relaxing by the river.
Overnight in tents, meals in the field.
With a group of less than 6 people, access to the active part (3-4 days) will be replaced by radial horseback riding and accommodation at the base.

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Day 4 - Horseback riding on the Kraka Ridge
Breakfast in the field.
Horseback riding from the mouth of the Black River to the Kraka ridge (~ 20 km, ~ 5 hours).
We will explore the Ural Mountains on horseback: fascinating views, rugged mountainous terrain, picturesque glades with various grasses.
After enjoying the beauty, we will return back to the camp to relax, swim and enjoy socializing around the campfire.
Overnight in tents, meals in the field.
With a group of less than 6 people, access to the active part (3-4 days) will be replaced by radial horseback riding and accommodation at the base.

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Day 5 - Return to the campsite
Breakfast in the field.
Horse ride to the campsite (~ 15 km, ~ 3 hours).
Saddling the horses, gathering the camp and on the way back!
The road will take a new route, but also "light" — a car will transport things to the base.
Along the way, we will overcome several fords (at low water levels in the river), consolidate our cross-country riding skills.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Lunch.
A white bathhouse.
Bath treatments that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give you vigor, health and strength.
Supper.

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Day 6 - Horseback riding to Mount Grace, departure
Breakfast.
Horseback riding to Mount Blagodat (~ 15 km, ~ 3 hours,).
The final trip through the beloved surroundings, we will walk along the top of the mountain with a height of more than 500 meters above sea level, offering a picturesque view of the village, the Kraka, Maly and Bolshoy Shatak ranges. This is where the best photos are taken against the backdrop of the Ural Mountains.
Lunch at the campsite.
"Over a cup of tea..." - tasting Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production.
Departure to Ufa:
Check-out 15:00 to 16:00 local time.
On the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer is organized for an additional fee from the village of Kaga to Ufa (UFA Department Store, October Avenue, 31). Approximate arrival in Ufa by 21:00.
Departure to Beloretsk:
On the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer is organized for an additional fee from the village of Kaga to a car or railway station in Beloretsk. Check-out is from 15:00 to 16:00. The estimated time of arrival in Beloretsk is 17:00.
An evening transfer to Beloretsk is possible, subject to an additional payment for dinner and an extension of the room.
Independent departure:
On the day of departure, tourists leave Kaga village on their own (before 15:00 local time).
Room release before 12:00 (local time).

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is designed for untrained tourists. The length of the equestrian route is 75 km.

Accommodation

Camp Site

3 nights
Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at a campsite (2-bed accommodation) and at equipped tourist parking lots in 2-bed tents.

Single occupancy is possible for an additional fee upon request.

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 separate building of the kitchen-dining room, the house of the administrator of the campsite, baths, guest houses, a parking place for vehicles.

The accommodation in the Gothic house is multi-bedded. For an additional fee, accommodation in a domed house.

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

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

120 kg

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Kaga village

Included in price

accommodation at the campsite (2-bed room) and at equipped tourist parking lots;
3 meals a day (except: breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day);
rental of equipment and horses, work of instructors;
excursions and sauna (according to the program);
intra-route transport (including auto support - transportation of equipment and backpacks of tourists);
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa/ Beloretsk and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
group transfer Ufa – Kaga village – Ufa;
group transfer Beloretsk – Kaga village – Beloretsk (with an additional payment for the tour starting and ending in Beloretsk, breakfast on day 1 of the tour is included in the surcharge);
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
vehicle entrance to the campsite;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

Casual Set:

at least 2 pairs of trousers:
- wool or cotton;
- nylon or Bolognese (jeans are not recommended);
several T-shirts and long sleeve shirts;
windbreaker/raincoat;
hat and cap;
a sweatshirt or a sweater;
several changes of socks (cotton and wool) and underwear;
bathing suit;
athletic shoes for walking in the woods and on mountain trails (preferably two pairs of sneakers);
well-fitting sandals on the foot.

Don't forget: washbasins, personal first-aid kit, insect bites, sunscreen, sunglasses, flashlight, camping towel, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case). charging for equipment/powerhank.

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

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