Shihan Toratau and the secrets of the Bashkir land

Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Bashkiria on this exciting two-day tour! 

The first day will give you an encounter with Shihan Toratau, an ancient coral reef that will take you back 285 million years. Take a walk through the ecotrope, try your hand at archery and ride horses. 

On the second day, you will get acquainted with the amazing resort, as well as with the culture of nomadic peoples in the museum of nomadic civilizations. This tour is the perfect combination of nature, history and culture of Bashkiria!

Location

Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa
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$558
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 21 – 22 June
    • 5 – 6 July
    • 19 – 20 July
    • 2 – 3 August
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The famous Bashkir honey
An exciting excursion to the Kolodno-bortevoy apiary awaits you, where you can taste the best Bashkir honey.
Mineral waters
Go to the Krasnousolsk resort, where you will swim in the healing mineral springs.
The color of the region
Try yourself in mini-sabantuy contests, and then enjoy a national dinner cooked over a campfire.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Toratau Geopark, master classes, Krasnousolsk resort

    08:30-09:00 Gathering of the group (we will inform the meeting place in advance).

    09:00-11:00 Departure from Ufa. Transfer to the territory of the Toratau Geopark (Ishimbai district).

    11:00-12:45 Arrival at the foot of shihan Toratau, visit to the geopark's visitor center, walk along the ecotrope with climbing stairs, photo shoot at the top of shihan!

    An exciting climb awaits you along a specially equipped ecological trail about three hundred meters long right to the very top, from where you can enjoy a stunning view of the boundless nature of Bashkortostan.

    Along the way, the guide will share interesting facts about the age of shihan, its origin and the amazing history of its formation.

    When you reach the top, you can take unforgettable photos and admire the surrounding panorama.

    13:00-13:45 Lunch.

    13:45-14:30 Horseback riding, archery master class.

    14:30-16:00 Transfer to Krasnousolsk resort.

    16:00-17:30 Sightseeing tour of the resort with the opportunity to swim in the springs, get acquainted with the geological section of Usolka.

    17:30-19:30 Return to Ufa, transfer to the hotel (2 hours on the way).

    In the evening, our program will end with a return to Ufa, where you will have the opportunity to walk around the evening city, go shopping, or just enjoy the peace and quiet of a hotel room after a busy day of adventures and impressions.

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  • Day 2 - Guided tour of the Kolodno-bortevoy apiary. Tura Khan Mausoleum and the Visit center of the Eurasian Museum of Nomadic Civilizations
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a Ufa hotel (single occupancy).

It is possible to stay in other 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, the cost of the tour in this case is calculated separately. Please specify when booking.

Amaks City Hotel 3* 1 night

The AMAKS City-Hotel offers rooms with a balcony, central heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The Ice Palace is 500 metres away.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Guests of the AMAKS City Hotel can use the library. There is also a gift and souvenir shop on site.

Ufa Mustai Karim International Airport is 22 km from AMAKS City Hotel. Ufa Train Station is 6 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

Included in price

  • breakfast at the hotel;
  • dinners with tasting of Bashkir national cuisine;
  • professional and experienced tour guide services;
  • accompanying a coordinating guide along the route;
  • accident insurance;
  • excursion and ascent to Shihan Toratau (ancient coral reef mountain);
  • horseback riding;
  • traditional archery master class (instructor's job);
  • Usolka River tour;
  • swimming in Krasnousolsky mineral springs (bathrobes and slippers are provided);
  • Kolodno-bortevoy apiary tour;
  • participation in a mini-sabantuy;
  • tour to the Turakhan Mausoleum and the visit center of the Museum of Nomadic Civilizations.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • wax candle making workshop;
  • souvenirs, gifts;
  • additional services in hotels
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • luggage tray;
  • meeting at the airport / railway station.

It's important to know

Are plane/train tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

  • $558
    21 – 22 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $558
    5 – 6 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $558
    19 – 20 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $558
    2 – 3 Aug 2 days 1 night
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  • $558
    16 – 17 Aug 2 days 1 night
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