Ural multitour

Aktash Rock is a snow–white amphitheater of rock stretching for hundreds of meters along the bend of the Zilim River. 

The cliff is composed of gypsum, which are traces of the ancient sea. Those who wish will be able to climb the cliff and go to the observation deck, which offers a beautiful view.

Lunch at the campsite.

Excursion to the horse yard. 

You will learn interesting facts about horses and what is the peculiarity of the Bashkir breed, see the leader of the herd and the foals, as well as tell you the secrets of cooking koumiss and (if the season is right) taste this drink.

Archery: Feel like a real batyr and try your hand at marksmanship.

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.

Bathhouse.   

Supper.

Car transfer from the western foothills to the mountainous part of the Southern Urals (250 km).

Accommodation at a campsite located in the historic mining village of Kaga. 

Supper

Breakfast. 

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. 

Visit to the museum "House of a factory peasant of the 19th century": immersion in the life of mining peasants, memorable photos in folk costumes. 

Possible replacement: a master class "modeling dumplings", a visit to a private open-air museum of minerals. 

Lunch in the dining room with a panoramic view of the Ural Mountains and the village of Kaga. 

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 of the reserve will begin with the history and peculiarities of the nature of the reserve and the Southern Urals, and will end with a walk along the ecotrope to the observation tower.

You can watch them at the deer enclosure, learn interesting facts about their horns and take memorable photos. 

Supper.

Breakfast.

Transfer to the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve (100 km by car). 

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 during the 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 or archery.

Return to the campsite (100 km car ride). 

Supper.

Breakfast.

Safety instructions on the route. Preparation for the route, familiarization with the harness. Horse management training. 

Horseback riding (~5 hours) along the border of the Bashkir State Nature Reserve.

The route takes you through a scenic 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. 

Rest at the base.

Supper.  

Preparation for the water route (the group is equipped with equipment, with a choice of catamaran or kayak). 

Safety briefing: "Rules of conduct on the route". 

Transfer to the starting point of the rafting.

Calm river flow, green shores and picturesque cliffs. 

During the rafting, it is planned to stop for rest and lunch in the field and swimming. Departure from the route and transfer to the base.

Rest at the base. 

Supper.  

Group transfer from Kaga village to Ufa (UFA Department Store, October Avenue, 31). 

Approximate arrival in Ufa by 21:00.