Take a guided backcountry ski tour with certified and passionate mountain guides who will be happy to walk you through the nicest ski spots and best lines near Almaty. We are happy to adjust tour based on your preferences and fitness level.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $441.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
We will walk alone the Alatau ridge and explore wild slopes of this beautiful place. Ski touring, backcountry skiing.
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Almaty Private Guided Backcountry Ski Tour in Zailijskij Alatau lasts about 6–10 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $263 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 $441. 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name. Pickup points include Apple Resort, Astoria.
The experience is available in RU, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Silk Road Guiding.
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Amazing experience with Maxim in the Almaty Region. Maxim ensured we had the best skiing conditions and safest experience out on the mountains every day. Thanks for a memorable trip, we will be back!
Hi Camillle and thanks for your kind words! Really glad that you've enjoyed and hope to ski with you again someday! All the best from Kazakhstan, Max.
Max made the entire trip so amazing!!! I had no idea what to expect. He was so responsive, patient and knowledgeable leading up to the trip, answering all our questions. The skiing was awesome. Max knew how to plan the perfect day of skiing and always ensured safety was a top priority. Beyond that, he imparted so much history of the area making everything so interesting. He can do anything. Very enjoyable person to spend time with as well! Highly recommend!!
Hi Jeff! Thanks a lot for your kind words, really appreciate it. Hope to guide you again someday. All the best, Max.
Max went above and beyond throughout our trip to ensure that we were safe in the backcountry, had tons of fun, and experienced the local culture. He was extremely knowledgeable and flexible, adapting the trip’s plans to our needs. He has a deep understanding of the local terrain and avalanche conditions, so we knew we were safe in challenging situations. He has a knack for finding good snow too — it was over 2 weeks since the last storm but we still skied deep powder!
Hi Luke! Thanks a lot for your kind words. Really appreciate it. Hope to guide you again some day. Max.
Amazing immersive experience With Max a real professional guide who care in first for our safety. Everything was perfect from the pick up at the airport till the end of our stay vacation. He dedicated us a fully adventurous program regarding our expectations. Thank you so much for your engagement and your attention. I recommend at 100%. Must have to do with him! See you next time Max.
Really appreciate your kind words and hope to ski with you again soon! Max.
Great experience of free riding and ski touring with Maxim both around Almaty and in Kyrgyzstan. Very safe guide, I had a wonderful time and definitely recommend him !
So kind of you! Thanks a lot and hope to shred with you again soon:) Max.
Maxim is a great guide. Safe and knowledgeable and caters to the abilities of who’s on the tour. I’ve done 2 tours with him and I’m looking forward to doing more.
Hi Alex. Really glad that you liked our tour that day. Hope to ride with you again someday. Max.
I've been skitouring (snowboard) with Max for 2 seasons and certainly going to continue this season. Max is definitely a safety-first guide with great skills and knowledge. But he also great at finding and exploring superb slopes and lines, helpful for the beginners (as we are) and more experiences riders.
Hey Andrey! Thanks a lot for your feedback, really appreciate it! Ski with you soon. Max.
Went skitting with Max a few times. Picks great lines based on physical fitness and rider level. She lays down comfortable skintracks. Had a lot of fun with the gurney+gained additional skills. I recommend it!
Макс, спасибо за отзыв! Приятно:) Макс.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty Private Guided Backcountry Ski Tour in Zailijskij Alatau | 6–10 hours | 5.0 (8) | $263 | |
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