Almaty is lucky to be one of the few cities in the world to have such unique and diverse surroundings as mountain ranges, sky peaks, coniferous forests, rough rivers, picturesque deserts, ancient canyons and many other natural wonders. This tour includes visiting two of the top must-see places in Almaty. We will show you the world-famous Medeo skating rink and popular Shymbulak ski resort. While lifting up on a cable car through the gorge you will enjoy mountain peaks in snow and amazing nature of Ile Alatau.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $287.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 56 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Famous skating rink where hundreds of world records were set. Located in 20 mins drive from Almaty city center and surrounded by high peaks of Trans Ili Alatau mountains this place became a must-see
One of the most modern and professional ski resorts of Asia. We will lift up by cable car to an altitude of 3200m above sea level. Astonishing mountain views will create an unforgettable impression for you.
We pick up from any hotel/apartment/hostel in the city area of Almaty
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion lasts about 5–7 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $165 per person for this Almaty experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $287. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 0–5 pay nothing, adults from $165.
It can: 56 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any hotel/apartment/hostel in the city area of Almaty Pickup points include The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty, Aykun Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Fantastic orchestration of the trip. Timely through the entire trip. We opted for vegetarian food and was really tasty food which we didn’t expect to get. Saida our tour guide and the team was very passionate about her profession and was very helpful in providing the required support. Greatly appreciate the conduct of trip.
We combined on the same day the Almaty city tour and the visit to the Shymbulak Ski Station. Even in the summer, that's a very beautiful and pleasant place. On the highest point you have a great view of the place. Our guide from Neomad, Nursultan, was a great company, we had an excellent day with him.
Amazing place with a great view point at 3200M above sea level.. the base station had amazing spots for hot coffee and lunch.
Very nice experience, a must visit place. Had really wonderful tour guide, explained everything clearly. It was very helpful
Had a amazing tour of the majestic Shymbulak Mountain today with super helpful guide Mr. Nursultan today. It's a must visit location in Almaty & I would be happy to refer this tour to my friends. Thank you, Nursultan
The Tour was well managed and our tour guide Nursultan from NEOmad was super friendly and welcoming. The communication was detailed and through thought the Calls/Whats App chat until we met on the day of our trip. He made sure to reserve ample amount of time is given at each location to explore the beauty of nature as well as guided through the local shopping/photography. Along with that he made sure that we know about the rules and regulations and provided historic, current and amusing information thought out the journey. Also, he is well versed in communicating in English and knows Indian Culture, hence he was able to suggest good restaurants that would meet your taste palette. Overall would rate 5/5 for the great, memorable experience. Would highly recommend if you are planning for private excursion and trust me you won't regret!
and overall, it was a fantastic way to explore some of the most iconic landmarks in the area. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, giving us not only the history behind each place but also some local insights that we would have missed otherwise. The tour covered all the key spots—museums, historical buildings, and scenic viewpoints. One of the best parts of the tour was the personal touch. The guide made an effort to engage with everyone in the group and was very approachable for questions. We also had some free time to wander around on our own, which was a great balance between structured sightseeing and self-exploration.
The tour was an awesome experience. It was a 4-5 hours journey and during the whole entire trip, every part of it was perfectly smooth and well explained. We got to see and take a bunch of amazing views. The tour guide, Nursultan was very nice and informative. We could definitely say that it’s a worth the experience tour to at least try it once in your life!
Get some solid clothing if it’s winter , try to book skiing lessons if Available. He helped us to book it .
What a mesmerising view,Gondola ride from Medeu skating rink to First phase Shymbuluk resort,second part was denied to us as we were above 55 age & it’s open ride,third phase was closed,but first phase is very much lively having lot of pubs,restaurants having great view in backdrop
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion | 5–7 hours | 4.9 (31) | $165 | |
 Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort | 7 hours | 4.4 (29) | $171 | View |
 Shymbulak Ski Resort Medeu Kok Tobe Mountain Resort in Almaty | 8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $175 | View |
 Almaty: Butakov Waterfall, Auyl Restaurant & Shymbulak Ski Resort | 6–8 hours | 4.9 (9) | $79 | View |
 Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar | 10–11 hours | 4.5 (84) | $49 | View |
 A private Shymbulak-Medeu on a cable car | 4 hours | 5.0 (3) | $160 | View |
 Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour | 15 hours | 4.9 (1,051) | $59 | View |