Bashkir Ural
Description:
The excursion tour "Bashkir Ural" offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the nature and culture of the region located in the Southern Urals. Vacation on the water, nature reserves and parks, three different locations and three mountain hospitable tourist centers!
During 7 days of travel you will plunge into the atmosphere of mountains and Ural legends, visit natural attractions and get acquainted with local traditions. Convenient living conditions and comfortable bus crossings will allow you to enjoy every moment of rest. Immerse yourself in the world of mystery and beauty of the Bashkir Urals and create unforgettable memories of this amazing journey.
Dates:
May: 01.05.2025, 05.05.2025, 28.05. 2025
June: 04.06.2025, 11.06.2025, 18.06.2025, 25.06.2025
July: 02.07.2025, 09.07.2025, 16.07.2025, 23.07.2025, 30.07.2025
August: 06.08.2025, 13.08.2025, 20.08.2025, 27.08.2025
September: 03.09.2025, 10.09.2025, 17.09.2025, 24.09.2025
Tour programme
1 day. Sightseeing tour of the city of Ufa
10.00 Meeting of the group in the city of Ufa at the central entrance of the UFA Department Store (October Avenue, 31).
Sightseeing tour of the city of Ufa.
Tour of the city of Ufa with a visit to one of the museums of the capital. The history of one of the most beautiful cities in Russia: old wooden houses and high-rise stone buildings, narrow streets and wide avenues, large squares and beautiful parks.
Lunch.
Bus trip to the Nugush reservoir (250 km).
Nugush Reservoir and the national park located on its banks are the favorite places of recreation in Bashkiria. The body of water, often referred to as the “sea” or “lake”, is surrounded by picturesque ridges. In the immediate vicinity of the mountains, surrounded by forests, there are amazing natural monuments of the Southern Urals. Near the Nugush Reservoir (on the Nugush River) is the Yumaguzin Reservoir (on the Belaya River).
Accommodation at the camp.
Dinner.
Road trip per day -250 km. The price includes: food - lunch, dinner; excursions - Ufa, the National Museum of Belarus.
2 days. Nugush reservoir
Breakfast.
Walk along the eco trail in the Bashkiria National Park, located on the western spurs of the Southern Urals in the interfluve of the Nugush and White rivers.
Rest at the Nugush reservoir.
Lunch.
At the request of the group, a sightseeing tour on a boat along the Nugush reservoir is possible (for an additional fee).
Back to the campground.
Dinner.
Motor travel in a day - 25 km.
The price includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions - entrance ticket to the National Park "Bashkiria".
3 days. Walk at the foot of the Shihani Mountains
Early breakfast.
Transfer to Shikhanov (80 km). On the way: the village of Resurrection.
Walk at the foot of Shihan (without lifting).
Shikhans are unique monuments of nature - the remains of ancient coral reefs formed in the warm sea of the Devonian period. Until now, in the fossil clusters there you can find corals, sponges, echinoderms and algae, which are about 300 million years old.
Dinner on your own.
Transfer to Gafuri district (50 km).
Sightseeing tour at the Krasnousolsky resort, including the Tabyn chapel, the place of the appearance of the holy icon of the Tabyn Mother of God; Holy springs (mineral and healing water).
The uniqueness of the Krasnousolsk resort is that here on an area of only 15 hectares from the bowels of the earth knock out about 250 springs of mineral waters. Each of them differs in a set of specific microelements and has a unique effect on the human body.
Those who wish can swim in the fonts.
Moving to the village of Imendyashevo (60 km).
Accommodation at the Tabyn tourist base.
Master class on cooking baursak - a traditional dish of Bashkirs. Since ancient times, Baursak was not just pastries, it symbolized the sun and happiness. It was a day of worship, and it was a day of worship.
Dinner.
Road trip per day -235 km.
The price includes: meals - breakfast, dinner; excursions - Toratau geopark, Krasnousolsky resort. For an extra charge: lunch.
4 days. Acquaintance with Bashkir culture
Breakfast.
Radial walking walk in the vicinity of the village of Imendyashevo with a visit to the rock of Ukly-Kai (180 m above the level of Zilim).
Translated from Bashkir Ukly-Kai means “Shooting Mountain”. According to legend, young Bashkirs shot at the rock before marriage. If the arrow reached the mountain, it was believed that the boy became a man. In confirmation of the legend, arrowheads were often found on the slopes of the rock.
Lunch at the campground.
Acquaintance with Bashkir culture: a story about national Bashkir costumes, a photo session in national costumes. Archery: Feel like a real batyr and try your hand at accuracy.
Horseback tour. You will learn interesting facts about horses and what is the feature of the Bashkir breed, see the leader of the herd and foals, and also tell you the secrets of cooking kumys and (if the season). You can supplement your holiday with a horse-riding walk, as well as spend time on the banks of the Zilim River.
Dinner.
Road trip per day - 0 km.
The price includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions - walking on the rock Ukly-kaya, visiting the stables. National photo shoot. costumes, kumys tasting, archery.
For an extra fee: horseback riding.
5 days. Bus travel to Kaga village
Breakfast.
Bus trip to the mountain and forest 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 way passes through the territory of the South Ural State Reserve. In good weather, there is a view of the highest peak of the Southern Urals - Big Yaman-Tau.
Lunch.
Accommodation at the Tengri tourist base.
Acquaintance with the history of the area and inspection of the architectural monument - Nikolsky temple. Excursion "History of Kaga village and Ural ironworks".
“Dumplings”*: the evening will be held in a friendly family atmosphere for leisurely conversations and sculpting dumplings from quality village products.
"At a cup of tea ..." - tasting of Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production.
Dinner.
Auto travel in a day - 250 km.
The price includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions in the village of Kaga. * (at the discretion of the tour operator, it is possible to replace the visit to the private open-air Mineral Museum or the Museum of the Factory Peasant).
6 days. Shulgan-Tash Reserve
Breakfast.
Transfer to the Shulgan-Tash reserve (100 km).
Visit to the museum and demonstration complex of the Shulgan-Tash Reserve. The basis for the creation of the reserve was the habitation in this region of the nucleus of the pure-blooded aboriginal population of the honey bee - the Burzyan side bee ("Burzyanka") in the conditions of beekeeping - the Bashkir folk craft. This reserve was the first in the world to protect aboriginal wild bees. Tourists will have the opportunity to taste onboard honey (for an additional fee in the season).
Acquaintance with the object of natural and cultural heritage, included in the preliminary UNESCO World Heritage 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 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. Regardless of the time of year, the cave has 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. Kuray master class.
Return to the Tengri tourist base (100 km).
Dinner.
Road travel per day - 200 km
The price includes: meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner; excursions - Shulgan-Tash reserve; Shulgan-Tash reserve, historical and cultural museum complex Shulgan-Tash; master class. For an additional fee: tasting of onboard honey.
7 days. Walking to the Mountain of Grace
Breakfast.
Walking to Mount Grace (~ 10 km, of which ~ 3 km on foot).
A sharp, almost one hundred-meter cliff towards the bend of the White River (Agidel), from which a wonderful view opens, beautiful at any time of the year - a review of the Bashtau ridge. It is here that the best photos are taken against the background of the Ural mountains.
For an additional fee:
Excursion to the Bashkir State Reserve (30 km from Kaga village, ~ 3 hours) - 1500 rubles. In a group of 3 people. Acquaintance with the museum and excursion complex of the reserve will begin with the history and features of the nature of the reserve and the Southern Urals, and will end with a walk along the eco-path to the observation tower. At the enclosure with marals you can watch them, learn interesting facts about them and make memorable photos.
Alloy on catamarans (~4 hours, ~7 km) - 2800 rubles. In a group of 4 people.
Preparation for the route: transfer / walk to the place of the beginning of rafting, safety briefing, equipment, collecting catamarans and “getting up on the water”! Calm current of the river, green banks and picturesque rocks. During rafting, a stop is expected for rest and swimming. Finishing the alloy at Belsky Bridge. Removal from the route, transfer to the Tengri base.
Lunch.
Transfer to Ufa. Arrival by 21:00 (local time) to the start of the route.
Car travel per day - 300 km The price includes: food - breakfast, lunch; walking.
The price includes:
- transport service on the route (road transport depending on the size of the group),
- accommodation in hotels,
- food (programmed),
- work of the accompanying (coordinator),
- excursion program (according to the program: services of guides or guides, entrance tickets),
- permits for the entry of vehicles into recreational areas, eco-fees,
- Accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.
Cost not included:
- individual transfers (including air and rail tickets),
- individual food,
- additional services in hotels, alcoholic beverages, luggage tray,
- additional excursions (including activities, baths),
- Souvenirs.