Bogdanovich Glacier by hiking and Shymbulak ski resort

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Shymbulak features a wide range of ski slopes suitable for beginners, intermediate skiers, and advanced riders. The resort has modern ski lifts, including gondolas and chairlifts, providing easy access to well-groomed pistes and off-piste areas. The longest ski run stretches for more than 3 kilometers, with a vertical drop of approximately 900 meters.

The glacier stretches at an altitude of approximately 3,200–3,400 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 1 square kilometer. It is named after Russian geographer and explorer Bogdanovich, who studied the region. The glacier is surrounded by rocky peaks and steep mountain slopes, creating a dramatic high-altitude landscape.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Shymbulak

Shymbulak Ski Resort is the largest and most popular ski resort in Kazakhstan, located in the picturesque Zailiysky Alatau Mountains near Almaty. Situated at an altitude of about 2,200 meters above sea level, the resort offers breathtaking alpine scenery and clean mountain air.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

The Bogdanovich Glacier is one of the most famous and accessible glaciers in Kazakhstan, located in the northern Tien Shan Mountains near Almaty. It lies on the northern slope of the Zailiysky Alatau range, close to the popular Shymbulak ski resort and above the Medeu Valley.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Hiking sticks

English speaking guide

Shoe spikes

Hot tea

Cable car ticket

Pickup points

Kazakhfilm Hotel

Kazakhfilm Microdistrict, 18A Almaty Kazakhstan

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