Near Ural
Description:
We invite you to a fascinating journey along the foothills of the Urals, where nature reveals its most beautiful secrets. This tour is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the splendor of the nearby Urals, located just a few hours drive from Ufa. You will visit the picturesque places of the Krasnousolsk resort, famous for its healing springs, as well as unique natural monuments - Shikhany Mountains and the picturesque valley of the Zilim River. You are waiting for breathtaking views of majestic cliffs, unique landscapes and crystal clear rivers. Here, among the amazing natural forms, you can fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of calm and harmony, as well as discover the rich culture and traditions of the Bashkir people.
Tour programme
1 day. Sightseeing tour of the city of Ufa
Group meeting: at 10.00 local time (difference with Moscow time + 2 hours) in Ufa - the central entrance of the UFA Department Store (31 October Avenue).
Sightseeing tour of the city of Ufa.
Excursion to the city of Ufa with a visit to the National Museum of Belarus. 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.
Transfer to the western foothills of the Southern Urals (Gafuri district, village Imendyashevo (140 km).
Arrival at Tabyn Turbage. Accommodation in 2 local rooms.
Acquaintance with Bashkir culture: a story about the national Bashkir costumes, a photo shoot in national costumes. Archery.
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 only for the best of the day, and only for the best of the best.
Dinner with elements of Bashkir cuisine. A bath can be ordered if desired.
2 days. Sightseeing tour at the Krasnousolsky resort
Breakfast.
Transportation to Shikhanov (120 km).
Walking at the foot of Shihan (if desired with 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.
Moving to Krasnousolsk (60 km). Lunch.
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 about 250 springs of mineral waters are knocked out of the bowels of the earth. Each of them differs in a set of specific microelements and has a unique therapeutic effect on the human body. Those who wish can swim in the fonts. The constant water temperature all year round is about 10 C.
Return to Tabyn Turbine. Dinner.
3 days. Zilim river rafting
Breakfast.
Railing along the Zilim River from the Tabyn tourist base to the Aktash rock.
Aktash Rock is a snow-white amphitheater of a rock stretching for hundreds of meters along the bend of the Zilim River. The cliff is composed of plasters, which are traces of the ancient sea. Those who wish will be able to climb the rock and go to the observation deck, from where a beautiful view opens.
Catamaran gathering.
Return to Tabyn Turbine.
Lunch.
Horseback tour. You will learn interesting facts about horses and what is the peculiarity of the Bashkir breed, see the leader of the herd and foals, and also tell you the secrets of cooking kumys. (for an extra ride).
Dinner.
4 days. Walking on the rock of Ukly-kaya
Breakfast.
Walking on the rock Ukly-kaya (3 hours).
Translated from Bashkir "Ukly-Kaya" means "Shooting Mountain". A picturesque giant it hangs over the village that stretches right at its foot. About the legend you will be told on the top of the cliff (180 m above the level of Zilim), where a magnificent landscape opens: the Zilim River comes out of the mountains and diverges into two arms, the entire valley of the river stretches in front of you. (for an additional fee, a horse-riding fee is possible)
Lunch.
Transfer to Ufa (140 km). Place of arrival: 31 October Avenue, Ufa Department Store. Estimated arrival by 19:00.
The price includes:
- 3 meals a day (not included: breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day),
- accommodation at the camp (3 nights),
- rent-out
- work of the accompanying (coordinator),
- excursion program (according to the program),
- intra-transport route,
- Accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.
Not included in the price:
- individual transfers (including air and rail tickets),
- individual food,
- additional services in hotels, alcoholic beverages, luggage tray,
- additional excursions (including activities, baths),
- Souvenirs.