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Home/Destinations/Almaty/Medeu & Shymbulak

Medeu, Shymbulak & Kok Tobe Tours

Mountains on the doorstep: tours ride the cable cars up to the Medeu skating rink and Shymbulak ski resort, high in the Tien Shan, and up Kok Tobe hill for city views. Alpine fun minutes from the centre.

190 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
Almaty
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
4.9(1,048)·15 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
Almaty
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
4.8(328)·16 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
4.5(243)·17 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Almaty
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
4.8(112)·16 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
4.7(97)·3 days
from$105/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
4.2(95)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Almaty
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
4.5(84)·10–11 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Hike and Falcon Show Experience
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Hike and Falcon Show Experience
4.8(76)·5–8 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake & Thermal Springs at AlmaArasan Gorge by Car
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake & Thermal Springs at AlmaArasan Gorge by Car
4.8(68)·5 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
3.9(63)·4–7 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour with Scenic Horseback Ride
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour with Scenic Horseback Ride
4.8(50)·6–7 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
Almaty
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
4.9(46)·12 hours
from$290/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
5.0(39)·4–6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
Almaty
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
4.9(35)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights
Almaty
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights
4.9(34)·8 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion
Almaty
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion
4.9(31)·5–7 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort
Almaty
Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort
4.4(29)·7 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Almaty city & Shymbulak tour
Almaty
Almaty city & Shymbulak tour
4.9(29)·9 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Almaty Original City Tour
Almaty
Almaty Original City Tour
4.9(23)·1–2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov's guardsmen
Almaty
Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov's guardsmen
5.0(22)·6 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Almaty Private City Tour: Kok-Tobe, Central Mosque & Pickup
Almaty
Almaty Private City Tour: Kok-Tobe, Central Mosque & Pickup
4.8(20)·4 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Almaty
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
5.0(17)·6 days
from$2,250/ person
via Viator
1 Day trip Charyn Canyon Kolsay and Kaindy lakes VIP car
Almaty
1 Day trip Charyn Canyon Kolsay and Kaindy lakes VIP car
4.8(17)·16 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Almaty
Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
4.6(13)·2–8 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Private tour: Sightseeing Tour of Almaty & Shymbulak Resort
Almaty
Private tour: Sightseeing Tour of Almaty & Shymbulak Resort
5.0(11)·7 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Almaty: Butakov Waterfall, Auyl Restaurant & Shymbulak Ski Resort
Almaty
Almaty: Butakov Waterfall, Auyl Restaurant & Shymbulak Ski Resort
4.9(9)·6–8 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Almaty to Lake Kaindy Multi Day Group Tour
Almaty
Almaty to Lake Kaindy Multi Day Group Tour
3.9(9)·2 days
from$110/ person
via Viator
Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up
Almaty
Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up
5.0(8)·5–6 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Transfer from Almaty to Bishkek or Bishkek to Almaty
Almaty
Transfer from Almaty to Bishkek or Bishkek to Almaty
4.8(8)·5 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Private: Shymbulak, Medeu, Koktobe, Cathedral, 28's park, Bazar
Almaty
Private: Shymbulak, Medeu, Koktobe, Cathedral, 28's park, Bazar
5.0(7)·6–8 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
VIP Shymbulak, Alma-Arasan, Central Mosque & Cathedral ChurchTour
Almaty
VIP Shymbulak, Alma-Arasan, Central Mosque & Cathedral ChurchTour
5.0(7)·9–10 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Scenic Horseback Riding Experience in Ile-Alatau National Park
Almaty
Scenic Horseback Riding Experience in Ile-Alatau National Park
4.9(7)·5h 30min
from$54/ person
via Viator
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
Almaty
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
4.1(7)·2 days
from$280/ person
via Viator
Medeu and Shymbulak + Big Almaty Lake and Falcon show (Private day-tour)
Almaty
Medeu and Shymbulak + Big Almaty Lake and Falcon show (Private day-tour)
5.0(6)·7–9 hours
from$266/ person
via Viator
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
Almaty
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
5.0(6)·13–15 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Almaty City Tour: Medeu, Shymbulak, Kok Tobe & Green Bazaar
Almaty
Almaty City Tour: Medeu, Shymbulak, Kok Tobe & Green Bazaar
4.0(4)·14 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
5 hours Private City Tour inclusive Kok Tobe
Almaty
5 hours Private City Tour inclusive Kok Tobe
3.5(4)·4–5 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
5.0(3)·5 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
A private Shymbulak-Medeu on a cable car
Almaty
A private Shymbulak-Medeu on a cable car
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Private high mountain ice rink Medeo and ski resort Shymbulak tour
Almaty
Private high mountain ice rink Medeo and ski resort Shymbulak tour
5.0(3)·4–6 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Private Horseback Riding in Tian Shan Mountains near Almaty
Almaty
Private Horseback Riding in Tian Shan Mountains near Almaty
5.0(2)·4–5 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Almaty Jeep Private Tour: Issyk Lake, Turgen Waterfall,Trout Farm
Almaty
Almaty Jeep Private Tour: Issyk Lake, Turgen Waterfall,Trout Farm
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Shymbulak Ski Resort Medeu Kok Tobe Mountain Resort in Almaty
Almaty
Shymbulak Ski Resort Medeu Kok Tobe Mountain Resort in Almaty
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
Almaty
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
4.0(1)·13h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
5 Days Private Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from Almaty
Almaty
5 Days Private Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from Almaty
5.0(1)·5 days
from$1,435/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour: Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok Tobe
Almaty
Private Day Tour: Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok Tobe
8 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator
Medeu and Shymbulak Private SUV Tour
Almaty
Medeu and Shymbulak Private SUV Tour
5–7 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Full Day Private Tour in Medeu Ice Skating & Shymbulak Ski Resort
Almaty
Full Day Private Tour in Medeu Ice Skating & Shymbulak Ski Resort
7h 30min
from$333/ person
via Viator

Medeu & Shymbulak in Almaty — FAQ

What is Shymbulak?
A ski resort in the mountains above Almaty, reached by cable car, with slopes and views.
What is Medeu?
The world’s highest Olympic-size ice-skating rink, in the mountains near Almaty.
What is Kok Tobe?
A hill above the city with a cable car, views and a small amusement park.

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