Snowy Kraka

The horse-sled tour is designed for lovers of winter landscapes, silence and horses.

Under the program, tourists will get acquainted with the winter in the Southern Urals, in one of the high-mountainous regions of Bashkiria, learn the skills of sledging, and also get unforgettable impressions of the beauty of the Ural winter.

 

Southern Urals is an ideal place for winter holidays.

Winter here is still frosty and snowy, and the mountains covered with a white blanket shine in the sun, striking with their grandeur and beauty.

Horse-sled tour is designed for lovers of winter holidays.

Tour programme

1 day

Arrival. Village tour

Independent arrival or transfer from Ufa/Beloretsk (paid separately, detailed information in the notes "Important to know").

Arrival at the Tengri Tourist Base.

Accommodation at the Tengri tourist base (guest house, multi-bed accommodation). For additional payment, accommodation in a domed house is possible.

Lunch at the Tengri tourist base.

Excursion "History of Kaga village and Ural ironworks". 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 at the Tengri camp.

2 days

Sledge crossing

Breakfast at the Tengri camp.

Introducing the harness. Training in horse management skills in a sled. Introductory radial horse-sledding trip in the vicinity of the village, visiting observation and viewpoints (duration ~ 3 hours). Perhaps, for an extra fee, riding a horse.

Feel yourself the hero of the fairy tale "Morozko", as in childhood, enjoy the opportunity to touch the coniferous paws of a tree and throw snow from them, admire the endless expanses, consider the snow-covered ridges of middle and southern Krak with pine, pine-birch and hardwood forests, enjoy the silence and sounds of the winter forest.

During the trip, warm tea is planned, which will give strength to further admire nature.

Return to the Tengri tourist base.

Lunch. Rest at the base.

White bath. Bath procedures that help relax muscles and relieve tension will give you cheerfulness, health and strength. (It is provided for a group of 5 people, if the group is smaller - a shower in a domed house is provided.)

Dinner at the Tengri camp.

3 days

Horse-sledding walk to Mount Grace (duration ~ 3 hours).

Breakfast at the Tengri camp. Room clearing.

Horse-sledding walk to Mount Grace (duration ~ 3 hours).

The final trip to the beloved gaze of the surroundings, the opportunity to hone the skills of sledging, look into the brooding eyes of the horse and feed it with hay, walk along the top of a mountain more than 500 meters above sea level, take memorable photos against the background of the Krak ridges, small and large Shatak. (If you want to take this ride on horseback (for an additional fee), inform the instructor the day before.)

“Village chores”: visit the horse yard (optional).

Lunch at the Tengri tourist base.

"At a cup of tea ..." - tasting of Bashkir honey, herbal tea and balms of local production.

Departure.

Independent departure after lunch (up to 15 local time).

Vacation of rooms until 12:00 (local time).

Or departure on a group transfer to Ufa / Beloretsk for an additional fee.

It's important.

Dates of arrival:

November

• 10.11-12.11 - 16500 rubles.
• 17.11-19.11 - 16500 rubles.
• 24.11-26.11 - 16500 rubles.

December

• 01.12-03.12 - 14850 rubles.
• 08.12-10.12 - 16500 rubles.
• 15.12-17.12 - 16500 rubles.
• 22.12-24.12 - 16500 rubles.

January

• 12.01-14.01 - 16500 rubles.
• 19.01-21.01 - 16500 rubles.
• 26.01-28.01 - 16500 rubles.

February

• 02.02-04.02 - 16500 rubles.
• 09.02-11.02 - 16500 rubles.
• 16.02-18.02 - 16500 rubles.
• 23.02-25.02 - 16500 rubles.

March

• 01.03-03.03 - 16500 rubles.
• 08.03-10.03 - 16500 rubles.
• 15.03-17.03 - 16500 rubles.
• 22.03-24.03 - 16500 rubles.
• 29.03-30.03 - 16500 rubles.

Transfer: The beginning / end of the tour of Ufa. A surcharge of 4,000 rubles. Man.

Start of tour:

Group meeting 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).

Conclusion of tour:

Departure to Ufa on a group transfer from Kaga village

Ufa (Ufa Department Store) Estimated arrival in Ufa by 21:00

Transfer: The beginning / end of the tour of Beloretsk. Supplement 3600 rubles. Man.

Start of tour:

Meeting 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. Tourists additionally pay for accommodation at the camp (1 overnight) Breakfast-included

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

Conclusions:

Departure to Beloretsk:

On the day of departure, a group transfer from Kaga was organized

to the railway station of Beloretsk (from 15 hours to 16 local time).

Possible surcharges

Double accommodation in the room (domed house): + 2000 rubles (2 n.)

Single accommodation in the room (domed house): +7000 rubles (2 n.)

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.

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 - a detached 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 without additional charges is possible.

Tour-class accommodation. Guest house: wooden house with rooms for 8-10 people; each tourist is offered a bed (bed) with an orthopedic mattress + a set of bedding. In the house - heating, electricity, washbasin. The administrative building has a warm public toilet.

Food:

- stationary, according to the program, the cook prepares food;

Requests for special food, including vegetarian, require prior approval from the tour operator.

Level of difficulty of the tour:

The tour is designed for unprepared tourists, but requires physical activity from participants. We're going from 4 people.

For organized groups, the tour can be held on any dates in agreement with the tour operator.

Persons in need of treatment and constant medical supervision are not recommended to travel along tourist routes.

Equipment supplied:

Horse harness, horse riding poncho.

For an additional fee, you can rent at the tourist base: valenki, tourist skis, snowmobiles "Polaris" with equipment.

Escort:

On the route, a group (up to 15 people) is accompanied by 2 guide instructors, providing comfort and safety.

Age of tourists:

16 years and older. Children from 10 years old are allowed on the route, accompanied by parents.

List of recommended personal equipment (don’t forget):

Backpack/bag (convenient for transportation in a sleigh); warm headdress covering the ears; (possibly "slattle x / b", covering the forehead, nose and mouth from the wind and frost); scarf; waterproof mittens (or 2 pairs per change); boots (or book for rent); 2-3 pairs of wool socks; comfortable warm outerwear, not restricting movement; warm sports suit; wool tights; changeable set of thermal underwear. Swimming / swimming (there are different baths!)

Remember: Personal hygiene items (washing kit, comb, towel, toilet paper), personal first aid kit, flashlight, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), chargers / Portable and external batteries.

Carefully consider the choice of shoes: warm and allows 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.

Transfer (depending on the chosen program), accommodation at the camp (multiple accommodation), overnight stays on the route (multiple accommodation), 3 meals a day, work of staff, grooms and instructors, rental of equipment and horses, excursions and baths (according to the program), accident insurance in the amount of 50,000 rubles.