Winter trip to Mountainous Bashkiria

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The Ural Mountains, one of the most ancient in the world, will reveal to you their amazing beauty and historical significance.

You will embark on a journey from the foothills, where mountains are just beginning to form, to the very heart of the Ural peaks, the birthplace of civilization, you will see rock carvings in a cave, landscapes of untouched nature and high-altitude lakes.

You will drive from bright Ufa to the Ural countryside. Visit the nature reserves and geopark, visit the resorts on Lake Bannoe and Krasnousolsky, learn all the most interesting things about Bashkir customs and culture, and of course, taste the national cuisine. This tour will immerse you in the unique world of the mountainous region, opening it from different perspectives.

Location

Ufa

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

The Mysterious Cave

Go to the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve, where there are ancient cave paintings of primitive people.

Healing spring waters

Visit the Krasnousolsky resort, where about 250 springs of mineral waters burst from the bowels of the earth.

Unique shihans

On a tour of the Toratau Geopark, you will see natural monuments – the remains of ancient coral reefs.

Winter entertainment

You will spend a few days at Lake Bannoe, where the ski center operates in winter.

Capital of Bashkiria

Get to know the colorful Ufa, learn its history and sights

National flavor

Immerse yourself in the life and culture of the Bashkir people, try on costumes and take part in master classes

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Ufa, transfer to the campsite, master class on cooking baursak
10:00 Group meeting in Ufa at the central entrance of the UFA Department Store (31 Oktyabrya Avenue).
Sightseeing tour of Ufa: from the wooden fortress of Emen-Kala to the modern millionth city.
These places are witnesses of the great past and the lives of prominent figures of bygone eras: the richest noble families, Fyodor Chaliapin, Rudolf Nureyev, Mustai Karim, Ismagilov Zagir, Sergey Timofeevich Aksakov, etc.
Guests of the city will learn a lot of interesting things from the history of Ufa.
Lunch.
Transfer to the western Foothills of the Southern Urals (Gafuriysky district, Imendyashevo village, 140 km).
On the way: the geographical center of Bashkiria, the birthplace of the Bashkir poet Mazhit Gafuri.
Arrival at the campsite. Accommodation in double rooms (standard room).
Acquaintance with Bashkir culture: a story about national Bashkir costumes, a photo shoot in national costumes.
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.
Dinner with elements of Bashkir cuisine.
If desired, you can order a sauna (for an additional fee).payment).

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Day 2 - Toratau Geopark, Krasnousolsky resort tour
Breakfast.
Car transfer to the Toratau Geopark visitor center (120 km).
Walk at the foot of Shihan (optional with an ascent).
Toratau Geopark is a member of the UNESCO Global Geopark network. The area of the geopark exceeds 4 thousand square kilometers, it unites unique natural objects, including shikhany Toratau and Yuraktau.
The Shihans are the remains of ancient coral reefs formed in the warm sea of the Devonian period. To this day, corals, sponges, echinoderms and algae, which are about 300 million years old, can be found in the fossil accumulations there.
Lunch.
Transfer to Krasnousolsk village (60 km).
Sightseeing tour in Krasnousolsky resort: Usolka geological section, Tabyn chapel, the place of the appearance of the holy icon of the Tabyn Mother of God; Holy springs (mineral and healing water).
Those who wish can swim in the fonts. The constant water temperature all year round is about 10 C.
Return to the campsite.
Supper.

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Day 3 - The history of the village of Kaga and the Ural ironworks, the making of dumplings
Breakfast.
Bus trip to the mountainous and forested areas of the Southern Urals to the ancient Russian village of Kaga (250 km).
Along the way, landscapes change from the Ural steppes to the majestic Ural Mountains. Part of the route passes through the territory of the South Ural State Nature Reserve.
In good weather, you can enjoy a view of the highest peak of the Southern Urals, Bolshoy Yaman—Tau.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Lunch.
The tour "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 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 hunger 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.
"Making Ural dumplings": the evening will be held in a friendly family atmosphere for leisurely conversations and making dumplings from high-quality village products.
"Over a cup of tea...": tasting Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production.
Supper.

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Day 4 - Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve
Breakfast.
Transfer to the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve (100 km).
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.
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.
Return to the campsite (100 km).
Supper.

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Day 5 - Bashkir State Nature Reserve, transfer to Lake Bannoye
Breakfast. Room release.
Car transfer to the Bashkir State Nature Reserve (30 km), the very first nature reserve established 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.
You will learn interesting facts about marals at the enclosure, observe them, and take memorable photos.
Lunch.
Transfer to Lake Bannoe, a sanatorium and ski resort in Russia (70 km).
Check-in at the guest complex.
Free time: it is possible to get acquainted with the sanatorium and resort resources (sanatorium "Jubilee", sanatorium "Yakty-kul", recreation center "Berezki"), located at a distance of 0.5 to 1 km from the guest complex.
Supper.
Day 6 - Mountain Gorge Tour
Breakfast.
Guided tour of the Mountain Gorge with a cable car ride (GLC lift).
You will get acquainted with the features of the ski resort, by cable car in comfortable cabins you will climb to a height of 942 m, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the valley.
Visit to the memorial Museum of the Hero of the Soviet Union, General of the Cavalry Army Tagir Taipovich Kusimov.
This is a museum of labor and military glory, the exposition of which introduces visitors to the biography and achievements of the hero, the way of life and traditions of the Bashkir people, tells about the history of the village, an ancient settlement dating back to the Stone Age.
Lunch.
Rest at the guest house.
For an additional fee.for a fee – riding on the GLC, horse riding lanes, procedures.
Supper.
Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast.
Room release.
Transfer:
Ufa (300 km, Estimated arrival by 17:00);
or to Magnitogorsk (60 km, Estimated arrival by 11:00).
The return transfer is booked by the tourist no later than the day of arrival.
The price includes: breakfast; transfer.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is designed for untrained tourists and does not require physical training from the participants.

Route length: 1300 km (Ufa – Ufa road crossing) or 1000 km (Ufa – Magnitogorsk road crossing). The indicated distances are approximate.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights
Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites along the route.

The accommodation facilities have standard double room accommodation, room amenities or cottage facilities (one bathroom for 2 rooms).

The cost of the tour for 1 person: 83,500 rubles.

Single occupancy is possible (in a Twin or DBL room), subject to availability of rooms for an additional fee.

The campsite is located near the geographical center of Bashkiria, in the Zilim Nature Park.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi; barbecue area, stable yard, catamaran rental, sauna.

Each domed house has 3 rooms (2-3-bed).

Room facilities: single/double beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets/shelves for storing things, mirror.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 3 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Ufa

Included in price

transportation services along the route (vehicles depending on the size of the group);
accommodation at camp sites;
meals specified in the tour program (three meals a day, starting from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 7);
the work of the maintainer (coordinator);
tour service (according to the program: services of guides or guides, entrance fees);
access passes for vehicles to recreational areas;
eco-catchments;
accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ufa and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
alcoholic beverages;
additional services in hotels;
luggage tray;
additional excursions (including activities, baths);
souvenirs.

It's important to know

What to take with you:

backpack/bag;
warm, comfortable shoes;
comfortable warm outerwear that does not restrict movement;
warm tracksuit/ fleece suit;
a warm headdress covering the ears;
scarf;
mittens/gloves,
2-3 pairs of wool socks;
woolen tights;
replacement set of thermal underwear;
to visit the sauna: swimsuit / swimming trunks, slates.

In winter, stick to the principle of layering clothes.

Carefully consider the choice of shoes: warm and allowing you to move along winter forest trails (excursions to natural sites).

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

Don't forget:

personal hygiene items (toothpaste, brush, soap, washcloth, shampoo, comb);
personal first aid kit;
for spring dates – insect bites, sunscreen, sunglasses, raincoat/umbrella;
flashlight;
photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case);
chargers for equipment.

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5 – 11 Jun 7 days 6 nights

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29 Dec, 2026 – 4 Jan, 2027 7 days 6 nights

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5 – 11 Jan, 2027 7 days 6 nights

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Reviews Leave a review

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Konstantin

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30 Mar, 2026

A great providing company.
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Irina Semenchenko

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20 Feb, 2026

Everything was perfectly organized, and we truly enjoyed our trip to Bashkiria.
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Olga Chernishkova

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18 Feb, 2026

The tour was excellently organized. We traveled in a comfortable bus with a professional and friendly driver. The accommodation and meals were also very good. I would especially like to highlight our guide, Elena. Her deep knowledge, outstanding understanding of the region, engaging and expressive storytelling, subtle sense of humor, and excellent communication skills make her a top-class professional. She managed to bring together a group of very different people and became our leader and the heart of the group throughout all 10 days. There was, however, one thing that slightly detracted from the overall impression: the indifferent attitude and reluctance to address guests’ concerns on the part of the administration of the Chaika campsite at the Nugush Reservoir.