Snowy Kraka 4
Description:
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.
Tour programme
1 day
Arrival. Introducing the harness. Training in horse management skills in a sled.
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.
Introducing the harness. Training in horse management skills in a sled. Introductory radial equestrian ride in the vicinity of the village, with a visit to observation and viewpoints (duration ~ 2 hours). Perhaps, for an additional fee, riding a horse.
Dinner at the Tengri camp.
2 days
“Village troubles”: a visit to the equestrian courtyard. Excursion "History of Kaga village and Ural ironworks"
Breakfast at the Tengri camp.
The peculiarity of our tour is that you are fully involved in the process of preparing horses for a walk, under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you yourself will harness the horse and prepare the sled for the trip, you will see what distinguishes cats from sleds and boxes.
Horse riding in the vicinity of the village, visiting observation and viewpoints (duration ~ 3 hours). Perhaps, for an additional fee, riding a horse.
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.
The evening will be held in a friendly family atmosphere for leisurely conversations and sculpting dumplings from quality village products.
Dinner at the Tengri camp.
3 days
Horse-sled crossing along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve (20 km).
Breakfast at the Tengri camp.
Horse-sled crossing along the border of the Bashkir State Reserve (20 km).
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.
Departure is designed for 5-6 hours (depending on weather conditions and the preparedness of the group), a large move is expected and a long stay in the open air. Therefore, carefully consider the selection of clothes.
During the trip, lunch is planned in the winter forest among the snow-capped trees: hot food in thermoses, of course, warm tea, which will give strength to further admire nature.
Return to the Tengri tourist 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.
4 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 go for a ride, tell the instructor the day before.)
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
09.11-12.11 - 21,500 rubles.
16.11-19.11 - 21,500 rubles.
23.11-26.11 - 21,500 rubles.
December
30.11-03.12 - 21,500 rubles.
07.12-10.12 - 21,500 rubles.
14.12-17.12 - 21,500 rubles.
21.12-24.12 - 21,500 rubles.
31.12-03.01 - 30500 rubles.
January
05.01-08.01 - 26500 rubles.
11.01-14.01 - 21,500 rubles.
18.01-21.01 - 21,500 rubles.
25.01-28.01 - 21,500 rubles.
February
01.02-04.02 - 21,500 rubles.
08.02-11.02 - 21,500 rubles.
15.02-18.02 - 21,500 rubles.
22.02-25.02 - 21,500 rubles.
March
29.02-03.03 - 21,500 rubles.
07.03-10.03 - 21,500 rubles.
14.03-17.03 - 21,500 rubles.
21.03-24.03 - 21,500 rubles.
28.03-30.03 - 21,500 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 eve of 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): + 3000 rubles (3 n.)
Single accommodation in the room (domed house): + 10500 rubles (3 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-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. In the administrative building there is a warm public toilet.
Food:
- at the tourist base - stationary, three times a day, the cook prepares food on the base;
- on the active part - food in thermoses.
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.
• The tour does not require physical activity from participants. We are considering applications from 2 tourists.
• 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.
Age of tourists:
16 years and older. Children from 10 years old are allowed on the route, accompanied by parents.
Escort:
On the route, a group (up to 15 people) is accompanied by 1 guide-instructor, providing comfort and safety.
List of recommended personal equipment (don’t forget):
Backpack/bag; warm headdress covering the ears; "ladder x / b", covering the forehead, nose and mouth from wind and frost; scarf; wet mittens (or 2 pairs per change); 2-3 pairs of wool socks; comfortable warm outerwear, not restricting movement; warm tracksuit / fleece suit; wool tights; replaceable set of thermal underwear.
Follow the principle of multi-layered clothing.
To visit the bath: swimsuit / floats, slates.
Remember: Personal hygiene items (washing kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap), comb, bath towel, personal first aid kit, flashlight, photo/video equipment (in a waterproof case), charger or external battery (Powerbank) for the phone.
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.
The price includes:
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.