Shymbulak & Medeo Resorts day tour

SHYMBULAK AND MEDEO RESORTS DAY TOUR

This full-day adventure combines Almaty’s iconic Kok-Tobe Hill with the alpine charm of Shymbulak Ski Resort and the world-famous Medeo Skating Rink. Ideal for all seasons, the tour offers cable car rides, scenic views, cultural landmarks, and outdoor activities in Kazakhstan’s most vibrant city and surrounding mountains.

 

QUICK FACTS

📍 Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

🕒 Duration: Full Day

📆 Available: Year-Round

🚡 Main Activities: Cable car rides, sightseeing, skiing/skating (seasonal)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Yes

🚶 Activity Level: Leisurely to Moderate

🌄 Altitude Range: 1,000m–3,200m

🗣️ Guided Tour: English available

🍴 Meals: Optional stops at local cafés/restaurants

 

HIGHLIGHTS

🗻 Breathtaking panoramic views from Kok-Tobe Hill

🎿 Explore Shymbulak Ski Resort, perfect for snow activities or summer hikes

⛸️ Visit Medeo, the world’s highest high-altitude skating rink

🚠 Enjoy cable car rides through the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains

📷 Capture photo-worthy landscapes of Almaty and the Tian Shan Mountains

🎡 Relax or explore at Kok-Tobe Park, home to a Beatles monument

🌄 Experience mountain serenity just minutes from the city center


TOUR PACE

Leisurely to Moderate – The tour involves short walks and cable car rides. Most activities are accessible, but guests should be comfortable with light walking and some changes in altitude.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Q: Can this tour be done year-round?

A: Yes, it’s available all year. Shymbulak offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer.

 

Q: Is the tour suitable for children or seniors?

A: Absolutely. The cable car rides and park visits are easygoing, and there’s minimal hiking involved.

 

Q: Do I need ski or skate experience?

A: Not at all! Even if you don’t ski or skate, the scenery and atmosphere make the visit worthwhile.

 

Q: What if the weather is bad?

A: The tour can operate in most weather conditions, but activities may be adapted accordingly.


WHAT TO BRING

Comfortable walking shoes 👟

Warm layers or windbreaker (depending on season) 🧥

Sunglasses and sunscreen 🕶️☀️

Camera or smartphone for photos 📸

Water bottle 💧

Small backpack 🎒


ALMATY CITY TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person300$200$190$180$170$160$150$
NoInclude serviceExclude serviceInclude service of Meals
1Vehicle with a driver.Items of personal natureLunch, Dinner
2English speaking guideBeverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundryPer day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
3Airport shuttleTravel and insuranceOne time Kazakh traditional food  /Bes barmaq/
4Lunch, DinnerInternational transportation 
5Museum tickets. Taxi 
6 Optional activities 
7 Accommodation/Tourist camps and Hotel/ 
8 Gratuity for the tour team 


ALMATY CITY TOUR ITINERARY


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