Alpine panoramas at the foot of 4,700-meter peaks
One of Almaty's most striking features is its unique location at the foot of majestic mountains soaring up to 4700 meters above sea level. Here, you can admire breathtaking alpine scenery without even leaving the city.
On this tour, you'll visit one of Almaty's most iconic landmarks — Shymbulak Ski Resort — and take a scenic cable car ride up to 3,200 meters above sea level.
Your journey will also include: tasting traditional Kazakh dishes; sampling mountain honey and fresh horse milk at the famous Green Bazaar; strolling along the lively pedestrian street; learning fascinating facts and stories about Almaty from our knowledgeable tour guide.
Starting / Ending Point
Almaty City
Duration
10 hours
Start Time
08:30 AM (Almaty)
Season
Year-round
Language
English
Activity
Included
Not Included
What to Bring
Tasting traditional Kazakh dishes
Mountain honey and fresh horse milk at the Green Bazaar
Strolling the lively pedestrian street
Fascinating facts and stories from the tour guide
Almaty City 2 Day Tour
Alpine panoramas at the foot of 4,700-meter peaks
Pick-up from your hotel/meeting point and departure.
Transfer to the Shymbulak Cable Car station.
Scenic cable car ride to Shymbulak Ski Resort and further up to 3,200 meters above sea level.
Return to the city center. Lunch at Kok Tobe, en route back, or in the city center.
Sightseeing drive through the old city center: Opera and Ballet Theater, Republic Square, a walk along Arbat pedestrian street.
Drop-off at your hotel or meeting point.
Pick-up from your hotel/meeting point and departure.
Transfer to Alma-Arasan for a short hike.
Breathtaking mountain landscapes, photos, and snow-capped peaks year-round.
Transfer to Ayu-Say Gorge and lunch in a scenic setting.
Sayran Lake or the Green Bazaar, tasting local delicacies such as mountain honey and horse milk.
Drop-off at your hotel or meeting point.
To confirm your reservation, a 30% deposit of the total tour cost is required. The remaining balance is payable at the start of the tour.
Changes or cancellations must be made no later than 72 hours before the tour start time. In this case, a 90% refund of the total cost will be provided. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour start are non-refundable.
Tours require a minimum number of participants and suitable weather conditions. If these requirements are not met, the tour will be canceled at least 48 hours before the start. Customers will be offered an alternative date/tour or a full refund.
In the event of force majeure, the tour may be canceled, and customers will receive a full refund.
