About this experience
I invite you to explore the picturesque surroundings of Almaty! You will breathe in the crystal clear air, admire the snow-capped mountains, and brightly green spruces. Experience zen at an altitude of 3200 meters, visit an authentic Kazakh yurt and learn about local traditions, culture, and cuisine.
What to expect
Cable car and high-altitude skating rink Medeo
Avoiding the ticket lines, we will board the cable car and "fly" over majestic mountains adorned with emerald spruces. Along the way, we will see the highest skating rink in the world - Medeo, where legendary figure skaters Rodnina and Zaytsev performed. I will reveal the secrets behind two hundred world records at Medeo and why it was opened twice.
Chimbulak, yurt, and Kazakh tea
At the Chimbulak resort, we will stop for a short walk and a photo shoot. You will learn who brought the skiing theme to Almaty and how our places are connected to Elbrus. Then we will move on - to an altitude of 3200 meters! Admire the panoramic views of snowy peaks, the valley, and the city. Enjoy Kazakh tea, visit a yurt, and learn how it is assembled.
Sample trip plan
- Driving to the mountains
- Transferring to the cable car, ascending above the mountain landscapes and Medeo skating rink
- Short walk at Chimbulak
- Zen at 3200 meters, photos, and yurt visit
- Lunch with a mountain view
- Return to the city
Organizational details
- The remaining part of the cost is paid to the guide in tenge at the exchange rate on the day of the tour
- Additional expenses: driver services - from 12 thousand tenge (depending on the group size), cable car - 6-7 thousand tenge per person
- Optional lunch at 3200 meters with a mountain view - about 10 thousand tenge per person
- This tour needs to be booked no earlier than the second day of your stay in Almaty (acclimatization to mountainous terrain is necessary). Also, people with hypertension are not recommended for prolonged stays in the mountains.
- From October to March, very warm clothing or thermal underwear, a hat, and gloves/mittens are required for the tour. In warm weather - pants and a sweater/jacket. Keep in mind that it is about 10 degrees colder in the mountains on average than in the city.
