Caves and mountains of the Urals

Caves and mountains of the Urals

If you are looking for a tour with a diverse active program that includes several types of pleasures, then this offer is for you!
Along the route you will climb on horseback to one of the greatest mountains of the Southern Urals, raft along the main water artery of Bashkiria, visit a cave with rock paintings of the Paleolithic era! Experience in horseback riding is not required.

Each participant will receive skills in communication with horses, training in horse riding. For a more comfortable ride along the route, car support is provided, carrying equipment and backpacks!

1 day

Be sure to inform the tour operator in advance about the arrival of tourists at the starting point of the tour: transport, arrival time, mobile phone of tourists for emergency communication!

Starting tour options:

Option 1. Self-driving tour depot

(Beloretsky R-N, S. Kaga):

from 12:00 to 14:00 local time (the difference with Moscow time + 2 hours) on the day of arrival.

If parking for personal cars is required during the tour, it is paid additionally, according to the price.

Option 2. Meeting of tourists in Ufa:

10.00 local time (difference with Moscow time + 2 hours) in Ufa the central entrance of the UFA Department Store (October Avenue, 31)

Group transfer to Kaga (300 km).

Option 3. Meeting of tourists in Beloretsk (auto and railway station):

• on the day of arrival from 04.00 to 06.00.
• on the day of arrival from 20.00 to 22.00. (when paying for an overnight stay at the camp, there is no additional payment for a group transfer)

Group transfer to Kaga village (80 km). Breakfast.

14:00 - Arrival at the Tengri tourist base. Accommodation in the 2nd room in a dome house built of energy-saving material
Lunch in the dining room with panoramic views of the Ural Mountains and the village of Kaga.
Introductory horse-riding exit in the vicinity of the village (~ 2 hours, ~ 8 km).
Acquaintance with the horse, which for you will be the best friend for the next six days, listen to instructions on safety and rules for working with horses, learn how to saddle horses correctly and consolidate riding skills on the first radial walk.
Excursion "History of Kaga village and Ural ironworks" (~ 40 minutes).
Kaga is one of the most original villages on the territory of Bashkiria, located between two rivers - 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 for several centuries has experienced a rich and interesting history: the construction of an iron factory of the Demidov dynasty and with it the rapid development of the village, the test of fire and famine after a fire, miraculous healing from typhus, etc. We will tell you how the villagers managed to preserve their color, hear their talk, learn about the holidays and customs that are celebrated only here.
Dinner.

2 days

Horseback exit (~ 30 km) along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve. The peculiarity of our tour is that you are fully involved in the process of preparing the horses for the walk. Learn to “catch” a horse, under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will ride the horse yourself. The route takes a step through the picturesque terrain with an overview of the ridges of middle and southern Krak with pine, pine birch and hardwood forests. Departure is designed for ~ 5 hours (depending on weather conditions and the preparedness of the group), a large move is expected and a long stay in the open air, so carefully consider the selection of clothes and shoes.
Late lunch at the Tengri tourist base.
Walk to the Holy Source "Sazhelka" (1 km).
According to legend, the water from this spring stopped the cholera epidemic in the village. This event is associated with the traditional Kagin holiday - the Promised Day, which takes place every year on August 21. The spring is well-maintained, there is a chapel in honor of St. George. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the font is open. Those who wish can dip and get water.
Dinner.

3 days

Breakfast

Horse crossing to the mouth of the Black River (~ 25 km, ~ 5 hours).
Preparation and departure on horseback: ahead of three days of full immersion in the nature of the Urals and communication with the horse. A string of horses goes to the mouth of the Black River. The path runs along a picturesque trail in the mountains and passes “lightly”: on the tour there is auto support, things to the parking lot are transported by car.
Upon arrival at the place - cooking, camp setting, rest by the river.
(Night in tents, food in the field).

4 days

Breakfast in the field.
Horse ride from the mouth of the Black River to the Krak Ridge (~ 20 km, ~ 5 hours).
We explore the Ural mountains on horseback, fascinating views, rugged mountainous terrain, picturesque glades with grass. After enjoying the beauty, we will return to the camp to relax, swim and enjoy communication by the fire.
(Night in tents, food in the field).

5 days

Breakfast in the field.
Horse crossing to the Tengri tourist base (~ 15 km, ~ 3 hours).
Horse saddle, camp and back! The road will pass along a new route, but also "light" - things to the base will be transported by a car. In the course of the movement, we will overcome several fords (at a low water level in the river), consolidate the skills of riding on rough terrain.
Accommodation at the camp. Lunch.
White bath. Bath procedures that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give you cheerfulness, health and strength.
Dinner.

6 days

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. Photo shoot in national costumes. Archery workshop.
Motor transport to the Bashkir State Reserve (100 km) - the very first reserve formed in the Southern Urals. Review of the ridges of the reserve (visit the observation tower).
Return to the Tengri tourist base (40 km). Dinner.

7 days

Breakfast.
Preparation for the water route (the group is equipped with equipment). Instruction on safety: “Rules of behavior on the route”.
Transfer to the starting point.
Connoisseurs say that from the village of Kaga begin the most beautiful places on the river White (Agidel). This section of the path is even called the “Gallery of Nature”, since the best masterpieces of the Southern Urals are collected here.
Field feeding. Overnight in tents. Length of alloy ~ 8 km

8 days.

Continuation of alloying (~ 10 km). You will be surrounded by mountains covered with coniferous and mixed forests, limestone rocks. At the parking lots, it is possible to collect berries and mushrooms (depending on the season), organize a tourist bath, swim in a clean mountain river, coziness and warmth of a fire.
The food is in the field. Overnight in tents.

9 days.

Breakfast in the field. Completion of the alloy (~13 km).
Departure. Transfer to the Tengri camp.
Accommodation at the camp. Lunch.
White bath. Bath procedures that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give you cheerfulness, health and strength.
Dinner.

10 days

Breakfast. Rest in Kaga. Vacation of rooms until 12:00 (local time). Walking on the mountain Grace (8 km). 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.

Lunch. “Over a cup of tea...” – tea ceremony (herbal tea) and tasting of Bashkir honey.

Independent departure:

On the day of departure, tourists independently leave Kaga (before 15:00 local time).

Departure to Ufa: (from 15.00 to 16.00 local time).

On the day of departure, after lunch, a group transfer from Kaga village to Ufa (UFA Department Store, October Avenue, 31). Estimated arrival in Ufa by 21.00.

Departure to Beloretsk:

On the day of departure after dinner, a group transfer from the village of Kaga to the railway station of Beloretsk was organized (from 20.00 to 21.00 local time).

• The route or schedule may be adjusted on site based on weather conditions, changes in the water level in mountain rivers, group preparedness and other circumstances. Persons in need of treatment and constant medical supervision are not recommended to travel along tourist routes.
• * Transfer to the tourist base and back is provided strictly on the day of arrival / departure at the time specified in the program.
• ** Group transfer - transportation of tourists to / from the accommodation facility. It can be carried out on the transport of the tour operator, as well as by attracting third parties (including shuttle taxis and shuttle buses).

Level of difficulty of the tour:

• The tour is designed for unprepared tourists.
• For organized groups, the tour can be held on any dates in agreement with the tour operator.
• Motor vehicles are used to transport group equipment and products on horseback.
• Tourists participate in night watch for horses.

Accommodation

Turbaza "Tengri" is a tourist complex in which the buildings of the late 19th century harmoniously coexist (the estate of the mining hospital) and modern domed houses. On the territory is a separate building of the kitchen-dining room, the house of the administrator of the tourist base, baths, houses for accommodation of guests, a place for parking vehicles. Checkout hour: 12:00. In case of availability of seats / rooms, early check-in / late departure is possible.
In each domed house, with an area of 60 m2, 3 rooms (2-3 local) and 2 communal bathrooms. Equipment of the room: one / two sleeping beds with orthopedic mattresses, cabinets / shelves for storing things, a mirror. Heating / water supply / sewerage - centralized;
Single accommodation in the room is possible (if there are opportunities for an additional fee at the camp);

On the route: 2 local tents. Possible accommodation in single tents (for an additional fee);

Food:

at the tourist base - stationary, three times a day, the cook prepares food on the base;
on the route: three times a day, or at the discretion of the group, food is prepared at the stake. Tourists take part in cooking and duty.
Route length 80 km (horse) and 65 (water)
We provide equipment: Group tourist equipment for overnight stays in the field (tents, sleeping bags with interchangeable bed linen, turk.rugs), awning, tourist bath, campfire equipment (including a gas kit for autonomous cooking), kitchen equipment. Special: oars and catamarans (2, 4 local), life jackets (optional), harness for horses;

Not included in the price:

Individual transfers (including air and railway tickets), self-catering, additional services in hotels, alcoholic beverages, a luggage tray, additional excursions (including activities, baths), souvenirs.

The group (up to 15 people) is accompanied by 2 guide instructors, providing comfort and safety.

Age of tourists: from 18 years and older. Children from 16 years old are allowed on the route, accompanied by parents.

List of recommended personal equipment:

Everyday set of at least 2 pairs of trousers: 1) wool or h\b, 2) capron or bologna (jeans are not recommended); several T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts, windbreaker / raincoat, hat and cap, sweater or sweater, several changes of socks (x / b and wool) and underwear, bathing suit, sports shoes for walking in the forest and on mountain trails (shoots preferably two pairs), well held on the foot sandals.

For rest on water routes (river rafting) you need: warm things, preferably made of natural wool, because only wool warms even in the water. The best shoes for alloying are sneakers, sneakers or any other light lacing shoes on a wool sock. To protect your hands from cold water, it is better to stock up on a protective cream or fat, or have leather gloves.

Do not forget: washing supplies, personal first aid kit, toilet paper, knife, insect bites and sunburns, sunglasses, lantern, hiking towel,
umbrella, photo / video equipment (in a waterproof case). You must have personal documents with you, as well as a compulsory health insurance policy.
The average daily temperature in summer: +20 + 25 ° C, at night the average temperature + 12 + 15 degrees.
After August 15, there is a cold snap.

Important: It is necessary to arrive at the meeting place at the appointed time, otherwise the responsibility for joining the group lies entirely with the tourist. When group transfer: the tourist independently provides luggage for vehicles. Baggage standards (no more): volume of 80-100 liters. Weight is 20 kg.

For group transfer:

+ 4000 R. - "Ufa-Kaga-Ufa"

+ 3600 r. - "Beloretsk-Kaga-Beloretsk"

June:

02.06-11.06

16.06-25.06

30.06-09.07

July:

14.07-23.07

28.07-06.07

August:

11.08-20.08

25.08-03.09

Accommodation at the Tengri tourist base and at equipped tourist parking lots, 3 meals a day (except: breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day), rental of equipment and horses, work of instructors, excursions (according to the program); within route transport (including car support and transportation of equipment and backpacks of tourists), accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.