Russia · Caving

8-Hour Moscow Caving Tour in a Buhanka with Rozhaika Campfire

8 Hours Round trip from Moscow Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive a unique Russian UAZ "Buhanka" off-road minivan still produced in its original 1950s design
02 Explore the beautiful forest area near the Rozhaika River
03 Visit a network of underground limestone caves with an experienced caver
04 Enjoy traditional food by the campfire on the bank of the beautiful Rozhaika River

Throw all the touristy tropes off-kilter on this adventure tour, off-roading in a Soviet military van. Experience caving in a wild catacomb, explore the beautiful forest area near the Rozhaika River, and enjoy a BBQ party on the riverbank. This tour combines a unique ride in a Russian UAZ "Buhanka," underground exploration, and time in nature just outside Moscow.

Drive a unique Russian off-road minivan, the UAZ "Buhanka," designed in the 1950s as a support car for military forces and still in production without any changes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Moscow

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Buhanka Off-Roading, Caving, and Campfire by the Rozhaika River

Drive a unique Russian off-road minivan, the UAZ "Buhanka," designed in the 1950s as a support car for military forces and still in production without any changes.
Start from Domodedovo metro station in the southern part of Moscow.
Head to the beautiful forest area near the Rozhaika River.
Visit the network of underground limestone caves with an experienced caver.
Wander through some easily accessible beautiful cavern halls or search the back roads in remote parts of the most challenging long underground networks.
Have traditional food by the campfire on the bank of the beautiful Rozhaika River.

End of the tour.

The route