Through three reserves of the Urals. Sightseeing tour

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The bus journey takes you through mountainous terrain, through three reserves of the Southern Urals. Recreation attracts with the exoticism of sparsely populated places. High mountains and cliffs, coniferous forests delight the eye, fill the soul with delight.

You will get acquainted with the history of the ancient Russian village of Kaga, enjoy the panoramas of the Southern Urals on the observation tower of the Bashkir State Reserve, explore Kapova Cave and ride in a sleigh to the top of Mount Grace with a light breeze.

Location

Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

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Tour highlights

The beauty of the winter nature of the Southern Urals

Let's admire the panoramic views on the observation tower of the Bashkir State Reserve

Secrets of protected areas

We will visit the unique natural and historical monuments of the Southern Urals and get acquainted with their secrets

Colorful treats

We will taste honey and take part in the tea ceremony

A sleigh ride

We will go to the top of Mount Grace, learn how to drive a sleigh, and if desired, a horse ride is possible

Itinerary

Day 1 - Check-in. The history of S. Kaga. Modeling of dumplings
Group meeting: 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.
Accommodation in a mountainous Russian village at the tourist base "Tengri" ("comfort").
Lunch.
Excursion "The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks".
The Russian ancient village of Kaga, founded in 1740 with the aim of building an ironworks of the Demidov dynasty.
In many sources, someone calls the inhabitants of this village "Old Believers", someone "Kerzhaks". Is it so?
"Dumpling modeling": the evening will be held in a friendly family atmosphere for leisurely conversations and modeling dumplings from high-quality village products.
Supper.
Car travel per day is 300 km.
The price includes: meals – lunch, dinner; excursions – in the village of Kaga.

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Day 2 - Nature reserves of the Southern Urals
Breakfast.
Car transfer to the Bashkir State Reserve (30 km) – the very first reserve formed in the Southern Urals.
The reserve lies in the part of the Urals where its main ranges Kraka and Ural Tau lose their meridional direction and break up into a network of very complexly constructed hills.
The acquaintance with the museum and excursion complex will begin with the history and nature features of the reserve and the Southern Urals.
At the deer enclosure you will learn interesting facts about them, observe them, and take memorable photos.
Transfer to the Burzyansky district (70 km).
Lunch is on the way.
Visit to the museum and demonstration complex of the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve (pedestrian part 4 km).
Acquaintance with the object of natural and cultural heritage included in the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list: a unique monument of the Paleolithic era – the cave “Shulgan-Tash" (Kapova cave).
Thousands of years ago, primitive people lived in it and left their drawings on the walls – images of animals.
Such ancient drawings, before their discovery in this cave, were known only in the caves of Spain and France.
Return to the campsite (100 km).
Supper.
Car travel per day – 200 km
The price includes: meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions – in the reserve "Shulgan-Tash", Bash.state reserve.

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Day 3 - Horse-drawn sleigh ride to Mount Grace, departure
Breakfast at the campsite.
The liberation of rooms.
Horse-drawn sleigh ride to Mount Grace (duration ~ 3 hours).
The final trip through the surroundings you love, the opportunity to hone your sledding skills, look into the thoughtful eyes of a horse and feed it hay, walk along the top of a mountain more than 500 meters above sea level, take memorable photos against the background of the Kraka, Maly and Bolshoy Shatak ridges.
If you want, take this ride (for an additional fee.pay), inform the instructor the day before.
Lunch.
"Over a cup of tea..." - tasting Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production.
Departure.
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.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the campsite.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 5,000 rubles.

The Tengri camp site is 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 detached kitchen-dining room, a camp site administrator's house, baths, guest houses, a parking place for vehicles;

Check-out time: 12:00. In case of availability of seats/rooms, early check-in/ late check-out is possible without additional charges.

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;

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa

Included in price

transportation services along the route (vehicles depending on the size of the group);
accommodation at the campsite (2-3 bed room);
meals (according to the program);
the work of the maintainer (coordinator);
excursion program (according to the program: services of guides or guides, entrance tickets);
vehicle entry passes to recreational areas;
eco-fees;
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles..

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
additional payment for riding: 700 rubles/day;
individual transfers;
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;
rent at the tourist base: valenki, hiking skis, snowmobiles "Polaris" with equipment;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

backpack/bag;
a warm headdress covering the ears (possibly a "cotton balaclava" covering the forehead, nose and mouth from wind and frost);
scarf;
waterproof mittens (or 2 pairs per shift);
2-3 pairs of wool socks;
comfortable warm outerwear that does not restrict movement; warm tracksuit;
wool tights;
replacement set of thermal underwear;
swimsuit / swimming trunks (baths are different!);
personal hygiene items (washbasin, comb, travel towel, 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.

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