The town of Verkhoturye is located in 306 kilometers from Ekaterinburg on the bank of the River Tours. This is the largest spiritual center of the Ural, famous for its architectural ensembles. The town was founded in 1598 during the state expedition by Vasiliy Golovin and Ivan Voyeykov. At first, it was a stockaded town, built on the site of ancient settlement of Mansi people. Verkhoturye became an important administrative and customs post on a new path “Babinovska”, linking the European part of Russia with Siberia and protecting the most important waterways. Building of other roads was prohibited. In the town a custom house was established and later, in XVII century, state post service appeared. That is why Verkhoturye ioften called “Gates to Siberia”...

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The Urals is also famous for its archeological findings in Arkaim. Archeologists assume that it is the place where horse was tamed for the first time, the first battle two-wheel wagon was invented, the first metallurgic furnace was found, one of the most ancient civilizations appeared. Arkaim is also a motherland of legendary Arian people, some archeologists reckon. They were the founders of well-known fire-worshippers’ religion. Almost all further religions were based on its main doctrines.

For horseback riding a translator is not required - only you, your faithful horse and the wild nature around! Our tours pass on the green slopes and upper parts of mountain ranges of the Ural Mountains, on valleys of rivers, on taiga and mountain paths – complete freedom in nature ! Our programs are designed for amateurs - for people who have never sat in the saddle. Qualified instructors/guides will teach you how to use horse gear, as well as how to ride a horse. It is easy remember! On the southern Urals, the horses are of a local Bashkir breed, which are beautifully adapted for mountain and taiga walks on the tours. Especially for you in the tour program there is the “tourist bath” - an invention of Russian tourists. On the bank of a river or lake a large campfire, surrounded by stones is set up. When the campfire dies down, a big tent is placed over stones and your “bath” is ready! And moreover, after contact with horses and horseback riding, it is widely known that our health will certainly be better as a result of this “therapy”.