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An exciting winter journey through the snow-covered slopes of mountain spurs and forest snowmobile trails.

Tourists travel along the route both as a passenger and as a driver — at will and after passing the "instruction on driving a snowmobile and following safety regulations."

Location

Ufa, Beloretsk, Kaga village

Snowmobile tours

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Tour highlights

The thrill of snowmobiling

Instructors will teach us how to drive a snowmobile, as well as cross-country driving skills

Cozy domed houses

We will live in cozy domed houses in the snow-covered forests of Bashkiria

Aesthetics of the South Ural nature

We will see the ridges of the Middle Krak, snowy river valleys and Blast Gates

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, walking trip on snowmobiles
Option 1: self-check-in at the campsite (Beloretsky district, Kaga village): from 12:00 to 14:00 local time (difference from Moscow time + 2 hours) on the day of arrival.
Breakfast is not included.
If parking for private cars is required during the tour, then it is paid additionally, according to the price list.
Option 2 (transfer is paid additionally): meeting of the group in Ufa: 10:00 local time (difference from Moscow time + 2 hours) in Ufa, the central entrance of the UFA Department Store (October Avenue, 31).
Group transfer to Kaga village (300 km).
Estimated time of arrival 14:00
Breakfast is not included;
Option 3 (transfer is paid additionally): meeting tourists in Beloretsk (car and railway station):
on the day of arrival from 04:00 to 06:00.
on the eve of the day of arrival from 20:00 to 22:00. Tourists additionally pay for accommodation at the campsite (1 overnight stay).
Group transfer to Kaga village (80 km).
Breakfast is included.
Earlier check-in is possible subject to availability.
Accommodation at the tourist base "Tengri" ("comfort").
Lunch.
Selection of snowmobile equipment (for convenience, please indicate in the application – height, weight, leg size, head circumference).
The briefing.
A walking tour in the vicinity of the village of Kaga, where you can feel the charm of driving a snowmobile, as well as admire the winter Ural forest and charming landscapes (Snowmobile crossing ~ 20 km).
Supper.

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Day 2 - Departure along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve
Breakfast at the Tengri campsite.
Snowmobile trip along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve, the ridges of the Middle Krak: immersion in the aesthetics of the South Ural nature.
Snowmobile crossing ~ 30 km, ~ 3 hours.
We will improve our snowmobile driving skills on rough terrain, train mutual assistance and mutual understanding in the team, and of course, admire the beauty of the Ural winter.
Lunch at the Tengri campsite.
Excursion "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks".
Kaga is one of the most distinctive villages in Bashkiria, located between two rivers — the wise White and the playful Kaga.
The village was founded in the first half of the 18th century, in the southern part of the Ural Mountains and for several centuries 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 famine 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 3 - Departure to the valley of the White and Black rivers
Breakfast at the campsite.
Departure to the valley of the White and Black rivers.
Inspection of the geological monument of nature – Domain Gate.
With its bizarre shape, this rock resembles a giant furnace gate, and clearly defined rock layers make it possible to get acquainted with the structure of the earth's crust (Snowmobile crossing ~ 30-40 km).
Lunch.
"Over a cup of tea..." - tasting Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production. Departure.
Option 1 – on the day of departure, tourists leave the village of Kaga on their own (up to 15 hours local time).
Option 2 (transfer is paid additionally) – departure to Ufa: On the day of departure, a group transfer from the village of Kaga is organized.
Place of arrival: October Avenue, 31, Ufa Department Store.
Approximate arrival by 21.00.
Option 3 (transfer is paid additionally) – departure to Beloretsk: On the day of departure, a group transfer is organized from the village of Kaga to the railway station of Beloretsk (from 15:00 to 16:00 local time).

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Camp Site

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Tengri campsite, 2 and 3-person comfort class accommodation, and a two-person snowmobile tour.

The surcharge for single accommodation in a room at the campsite is 5,000 rubles. (2 n.)

The surcharge for single accommodation on a snowmobile is 24,000 rubles.

Accommodation: "comfort". Domed house with a total area of 60 m2; Each domed house has 3 rooms (2-3 beds) and 2 shared bathrooms. Room facilities: 2-3 single beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets /shelves for storage, mirror. Heating/water supply/sewerage-centralized; Single room accommodation is possible (for an additional fee);

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

110 kg

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Ufa, Beloretsk, Kaga village

Included in price

intra-route transport;
accommodation at the campsite (2-bed accommodation)
meals according to the program;
rent of snowmobiles and equipment, fuel and lubricants;
guided tours according to the program;
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.;
the work of the staff and instructors.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa, Beloretsk or Kaga village;
group transfer Ufa-campaza-Ufa – 4,000 rubles.;
group transfer "Beloretsk-camp site-Beloretsk" – 3,600 rubles.;
the surcharge for a 1-room room (2 nights) is 5000 rubles.;
additional payment for the tour when placing "one on a snowmobile" is 24,000 rubles(3 days);
individual transfers (including air and railway tickets);
self-catering;
additional services in hotels;
alcoholic beverages;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
entrance and parking of the car on the territory of the campsite;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

backpack/bag;
a warm headdress covering the ears;
a "cotton balaclava" covering the forehead, nose and mouth from wind and frost (optional, issued in equipment);
scarf;
waterproof mittens (or 2 pairs per shift);
2-3 pairs of wool socks;
comfortable warm outerwear that does not restrict movement;
warm tracksuit/fleece suit;
wool tights;
a replaceable set of thermal underwear.
swimsuit/ swimming trunks (baths are different!)

Do not forget: Personal hygiene items (washbasin, comb, shower and bath towel (only small towels are provided), toilet paper), personal first aid kit, flashlight, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case).

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.

Dates and Prices

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10 – 12 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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17 – 19 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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24 – 26 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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31 Jan – 2 Feb, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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7 – 9 Feb, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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14 – 16 Feb, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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20 – 23 Feb, 2025 4 days 3 nights

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28 Feb – 2 Mar, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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14 – 16 Mar, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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The conquest of the Ural peaks