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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This tour provides you the best opportunity to see the beautiful mountain surroundings of Almaty city. On sunny days Shymbulak gathers together thousands of visitors. On chairlifts you can reach Talgar Pass (3163 meters above sea level). Only professional skiers climb here since the descent from the pass is too steep. Also alpinists start their climbing from this point.Only the stars are higher.
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Entrance tickets
Meals
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel, please inform us about your hotel address after you book the trip.
Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort, Almaty, Kazakhstan ITINERARY
10:00-10:40 – Transfer to Medeu
10:40-12:00 – Walking around. Climbing to the top of the dam through Stairs of Health.
12:00-12:30 – Going to Shymbulak by cable car
12:30-15:00 – Walking around. Going to the 3rd level station by cable car.
15:30-16:00 – Going back to base station "Medeu".
16:00-16:40 – Transfer back to the city
The mountainous region of Medeu with an alpine skating
rink is located 20 minutes from Almaty. In winter, this
place is especially popular among residents of the city
and guests of the southern capital. More than 120 world
records were established here by famous athletes.
The first stop in the Medeo Gorge, where in the wonderful mountains of Trans-Ili Alatau the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located as well as the huge dam. Next destination is Shymbulak ski resort,located at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level. It is very popular for its mild climate,large quantity of sunny days and snow through the winter and remarkable scenery of mountain ranges. Shymbulak has its own special atmosphere.Here you can see the skiers who like ironed track as well as the snowboarders who prefer extreme downhills with breath taking jumps and turns. On sunny days Shymbulak gathers together thousands of visitors. On chairlifts you can reach Talgar Pass (3163 meters above sea level). Only professional skiers climb here since the descent from the pass is too steep. Also alpinists start their climbing from this point.Only the stars are higher. 90 minutes
Kerey and Zhanibek Khans St 558/1, Almaty 050020, Kazakhstan One of the oldest and most famous resorts of Zailiysky Alatau, located in an incredibly beautiful gorge at an altitude of 2260 m above sea level. On both sides, Shymbulak is surrounded by massive ridges and slopes, completely covered with huge Tien Shan firs. 180 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
margusi
05 May 2022
The best city tour and guide I ever have had before! Thanks a lot for a great service guide Dina and Atameken!
Nigel_B
23 Mar 2022
Miras was a fantastic tour guide. He’s an epidemiologist who does guided tours as a side line. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, nature and people of Almaty. Very articulate and very responsive to all our requests and questions.
pramodkumarb316
17 Feb 2020
Almaty is nice place .I remember almaty & I remember two tour guide and she is execluent.thank you for lovely trip. miss.oksana and miss.Tolganay
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