Group: Medeu, Shymbulak, Cathedral, 28's park, Market, Koktobe
Overview
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This tour presents six main attractions of Almaty:
Medeu: Visit the highest and largest outdoor ice skating rink in the world. Although the stadium is currently closed, we can walk around it and, if we’re lucky, feed the squirrels.
Shymbulak: Take a cable car (cost not included) to the famous ski resort. Enjoy stunning views, explore three stops, and take pictures. From May 12–31, 2025, the cable car at Shymbulak will undergo maintenance, and can be visited by an eco-taxi.
Ascension Cathedral is a stunning wooden cathedral, built in the early 20th century, is one of the world's tallest wooden buildings.
28 Panfilov’s Park: This historic park is named after the Panfilov Heroes.
Green Bazaar (Monday closed): A bustling marketplace in the heart of Almaty. It’s a great place to experience the local culture and cuisine.
Koktobe: Visit Koktobe mountain, with attractions, souvenir shops, restaurants, and observation decks.
*Please note that entry tickets and lunch are not included.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
around 3 000 - 5 000 tenge
Cable car to Symbulak (Adults 8000 tenge, Children 4000)
Koktobe Hill (3 000 tenge for the shuttle bus)
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
Medeu is a mountainous sports complex located in the elevated valley of Medeu, at an altitude of 1,691 meters above sea level. Here's how to spend time in this place. The first option is to climb to the top of the dam using the Stairs of Health. The second option is to rent ice skates and glide on the ice rink; this opportunity is available until April, while the rink is operational.
Shymbulak is renowned for its stunning mountain vistas. Travelers will be immersed in the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Tien Shan Mountains. Whether it's the snow-covered peaks in winter or lush meadows in summer, the scenery is breathtaking year-round. We will ascend to the highest point of Shymbulak via the cable car. Shymbulak ski resort consists of three levels: the Base Station, the Middle Station, and the Upper Station, where you can take numerous photos against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Additionally, you can enjoy lunch at one of the cafes or restaurants of your choice at the base stations. Lunch is not included in the tour price.
Options
Natural wonders of Almaty: exploring the surrounding beauty
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Many thanks to our Tour...
Partha P,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Many thanks to our Tour Guide Aseem for taking such good care of Us. The itinerary was so nicely planned that we got more than ample time at each location even though we covered a lot of locations in a single day.
Impressive excursion
Irene W,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very accommodating. Explained everything exactly. We were able to gain a lot of impressions. I would recommend this trip to anyone
Best tour guide Adam .Must recommended for Almaty .
Rishi S,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time travelling with Adam on this trip. His kindness, knowledge about all the places and flexibility, really impressed us. Keep up the good work.
Awesome Almaty with Adam
Suchismita2023,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam was a great guide with a lot of knowledge. He patiently showed us around with all the historical events..it was an awesome day in Almaty.
Unexpected snow in Shumbalak Resort was a bonus to my tour.
Ivan L,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00In fact, not many tourist points inside Almaty (maybe a theme park helps). Anyway, the tour covers nearly all the main attractions.
Great experience
Andrea Z,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yerkin was very nice and knowledgeable. We went to beautiful places and learned a bit of history. Before the trip, he told us how to prepare, which was very helpful. I highly recommend booking him if you visit Almaty.
A perfect tour of Almaty in one day.
Jason T,
Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From start to finish a great experience. Yerkhin was promptly responsive with any messages beforehand. The tour itself was well planned and not rushed, with a good insight into Kazakhstan culture and it's history. Yerkhin provided with some rain coats for those who needed when it was snowing. All 3 of us have amazing memories from this day. Thank you Yerkhin.
Knowledgeable Tour Guide
Guide20306040811,
Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yerkin was a really nice tour guide. He explained to the history of Almaty and brought us to places where locals goes. If ever you go to Almaty make sure to book him.
Amazing tour!
Curiosity16215438080,
Jan 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Experience! This tour was so great to go on, I would definitely recommend it to anyone that visits Kazakhstan. We had no idea what to expect but definitely we are excited to experience snow for the first time. When we arrived,we were warmly inform of our iterinary by our Tour Guide Yerkin.Upon meeting him we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had one whole day there, which obviously also added up to the experience. Yerkin is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). We truly enjoyed walking through the area. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such astonishing view. The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Yerkin who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide! Many thanks again and I recommend Tour Guide Yerkin to everyone!
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