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Why Choose Us?

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A Day at Shymbulak: Skiing, Adventure, and Scenery

Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)

Tour Duration: 6 Hours ($17 USD per extra hour)

Available: Year-round (ski season: November-March)

The driver is fluent in English

To rent ski equipment, you need to provide identification documents for the deposit. Alternatively, you can leave a cash deposit ($80-170 per set).

On weekends and public holidays, high attendance at the resort may result in long queues for the ski lifts

Children aged 0-3 years go for free without a separate seat; children aged 4-11 years receive a 20% discount

Group Size: 1-6 people

What's Included in the Price?

Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan (up to 6 hours, based on your schedule)
Ascent to the Medeu Tract
Transfer to/from Shymbulak Resort
Parking at Shymbulak Resort
Services of an English-speaking driver
0.5 liters of drinking water per person

Not included:

Medeu-Shymbulak-Medeu cable car ride
Ski pass
Ski equipment rental (equipment is available for rent at Shymbulak Resort; city rental locations are not included as the minivan cannot transport equipment)
Food and drinks (several restaurants at the resort; average bill per person: $10-30 USD)
Personal expenses
Visa fees and services (if applicable)

Booking Procedure

Select the tour you want to book.
On the tour page, use the calendar to choose your desired date and the number of participants. Fill in your personal information and click the Buy Online button.
To secure your booking, you need to pay the full cost of the tour. For details on the online payment process, refer to the Purchase Instructions tab.
After payment, save your voucher and the electronic receipt containing your order details and payment information.

Alternative booking options:

You can also book a tour by contacting our managers and paying in cash or via bank transfer. To reach our managers, click the round button in the lower right corner of the screen or message us on WhatsApp at +7 (700) 348-00-00 (responses available in English).

Alternatively, you can call us at:

+7 (727) 326-96-16, +7 (702) 006-57-87, or +7 (7172) 76-00-56

Tour Pricing Options

The prices for this tour are based on the Standard tariff, which includes reliable tourist transport in good condition, and the services of an experienced guide and driver.

In addition to the Standard tariff, we offer the following options:

Economy: We provide lower-class vehicles for transfers, and accommodations consist of more budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses. This option is ideal for tourists looking to minimize costs.

Note: Be cautious of companies that misrepresent their Economy tariff as Standard. These companies may offer lower-priced tours with poor service quality, such as outdated vehicles and inexperienced guides. They might also operate illegally and neglect essential safety standards.

Comfort: This option features high-comfort vehicles in excellent condition, with the most experienced guides accompanying tourists. Tourists stay in high-class hotels.
VIP: Luxury transport is provided, and guests stay in upscale hotels. Premium services are offered throughout the entire trip.

If you wish to adjust your tariff, please inform your manager before booking the tour.

For more information about our rates and transport options, refer to this section.

Purchase Instructions

Choose your desired date and fill in all required information. The total order amount will be displayed based on your selections.
Click the Buy Online button to be redirected to a secure payment page. Here, enter your bank card details to complete your payment.

We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, and other electronic payment systems. The total amount will be charged in the national currency of Kazakhstan – tenge. The conversion to Kazakhstani tenge will occur at the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment. You can view the current exchange rates for the Kazakhstani tenge against other currencies on this page.

Once your payment is successful, an electronic receipt with your order details and payment information will be sent to the email address you provided. Additionally, you can download and print a voucher for the paid service during your browser session. Please ensure you save this voucher.

For details about the payment service and the security measures for electronic transactions, refer to this page.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Qualified Staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.

Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.

Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.

Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the tour or do not show up, 100% of the total cost will be retained.

*Please note that if a cancellation notice is received outside of our working hours (evening, night, or weekends) and our managers have not confirmed receipt of your cancellation or change request in writing, the company reserves the right to consider the request when business hours resume. Therefore, we encourage you to notify us of any changes or cancellations as early as possible.

During non-working hours, you can try to reach us through our duty phone, corporate email, or corporate messengers. Duty managers monitor these channels and can respond promptly. If you have the contact information for your guide, driver, or other responsible parties (often listed in your voucher), we recommend reaching out to them directly as well.

Excursion Schedule

Itinerary

Join us for an unforgettable trip to the Shymbulak Ski Resort. We'll pick you up from your hotel or any convenient location in Almaty and take you to the Medeu Sports Complex. From there, we’ll drive you up to the first level of Shymbulak.

Shymbulak welcomes visitors year-round, offering activities to suit every preference. Thrill-seekers can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, hiking, buggy rides, and even paragliding. If you prefer a relaxed experience, you can savor mountain views, unwind at coffee shops, enjoy meals at cozy restaurants, or browse souvenir shops.

For stunning panoramic views, take the cable car from the base station to the resort's highest point – 3,200 meters above sea level. Even in summer, you'll find snow here, surrounded by alpine flowers and dramatic mountain scenery.

Family-Friendly Fun

Traveling with kids? The El Kiddo Children’s Club ensures your little ones are entertained and cared for while you explore. You can also request a personal nanny for younger children.

Equipment and Ski School

Need equipment? Everything you need is available for rent! Rental services are located near the Medeu Sports Complex and at the Shymbulak lower station. Full equipment (skis + boots + poles or snowboard + boots) costs 6,000–10,000 KZT ($11-19). Clothing, helmets, and goggles are available for an additional fee.

If you're new to skiing, Shymbulak offers individual lessons for adults (15,000 KZT on weekdays, 18,000 KZT on weekends). Discounts are available for children. Group programs are also provided.

Flexible Tour Options

Enjoy up to 6 hours at the resort, with the option to extend for $17/hour. You can set the tour's start and end times to fit your schedule. Along the way, your driver can stop at scenic spots for photos. At the end of the tour, we'll drop you off at your chosen location in Almaty.

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Itinerary

Join us for an unforgettable trip to the Shymbulak Ski Resort. We'll pick you up from your hotel or any convenient location in Almaty and take you to the Medeu Sports Complex. From there, we’ll drive you up to the first level of Shymbulak.

Shymbulak welcomes visitors year-round, offering activities to suit every preference. Thrill-seekers can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, hiking, buggy rides, and even paragliding. If you prefer a relaxed experience, you can savor mountain views, unwind at coffee shops, enjoy meals at cozy restaurants, or browse souvenir shops.

For stunning panoramic views, take the cable car from the base station to the resort's highest point – 3,200 meters above sea level. Even in summer, you'll find snow here, surrounded by alpine flowers and dramatic mountain scenery.

Family-Friendly Fun

Traveling with kids? The El Kiddo Children’s Club ensures your little ones are entertained and cared for while you explore. You can also request a personal nanny for younger children.

Equipment and Ski School

Need equipment? Everything you need is available for rent! Rental services are located near the Medeu Sports Complex and at the Shymbulak lower station. Full equipment (skis + boots + poles or snowboard + boots) costs 6,000–10,000 KZT ($11-19). Clothing, helmets, and goggles are available for an additional fee.

If you're new to skiing, Shymbulak offers individual lessons for adults (15,000 KZT on weekdays, 18,000 KZT on weekends). Discounts are available for children. Group programs are also provided.

Flexible Tour Options

Enjoy up to 6 hours at the resort, with the option to extend for $17/hour. You can set the tour's start and end times to fit your schedule. Along the way, your driver can stop at scenic spots for photos. At the end of the tour, we'll drop you off at your chosen location in Almaty.

Shymbulak Ski Resort

Medeu Skating Rink

Shymbulak has a unique and vibrant atmosphere drawing thousands of visitors. The cable car can take you up to the resort's highest point, Talgar Pass, at 3,163 meters (10377 ft). This area is reserved for experienced skiers, as the descent from the pass is very steep. Shymbulak's ski slopes are certified by the International Ski Federation and the resort is known for the mild climate, abundant sunshine, and ample snowfall throughout winter.

Resort details:

Ski areas feature a 920-meter (over 3,000 ft) vertical drop and approximately 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) of ski runs.
Average slope gradient: 12-28 degrees
Maximum slope gradient: 45 degrees

Available services include a cable car, hotel accommodations, ski school, equipment rental and repair, sports goods store, restaurants, bars, a children's playground, and various activities and competitions for kids.

Perched at an elevation of 1690 meters (5545 ft) above sea level, the Medeu Skating Rink is the world's highest mountain skating rink. It boasts the largest artificial ice field covering 10.5 thousand square meters. The rink is embraced by majestic mountains and benefits from the pristine mountain water used for ice. Widely recognized as the "factory of records," this rink has set the stage for more than 200 world records in speed skating. The Medeu Skating Rink is not limited to athletes; it welcomes all skating enthusiasts. Medeu also features an indoor skating rink, allowing you to skate year-round, even in the summer. During the warmer months, the spacious outdoor area is used for roller skating. Adjacent to the rink is a mudflow protection dam, accessible via the "Health Ladder," a staircase comprising 842 steps.

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