Private Guided Skiing Experience at Shymbulak

Spend a day skiing at Kazakhstan’s premier ski resort, Shymbulak! This tour is perfect for both beginners and seasoned skiers, including freeriders. Enjoy skiing on groomed slopes and arranging a backcountry adventure near the resort.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
  • Tour Duration: 1 Day
  • Available: from December to March
  • Difficulty: for beginners and experienced skiers
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We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.
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Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.
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We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.
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With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

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Private Guided Skiing Experience at Shymbulak
Private Tour
Age restriction: 18+
Elevation Gain: 1690-3200 m above sea level (5545-10500 ft)
An ID card is required as a deposit to rent ski equipment
On weekends and public holidays, high attendance at the resort may result in long queues for the ski lifts
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us at the time of booking so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Local cuisine typically includes lamb or beef, dough, and milk products

Group Size: 1-14 people

What's Included in the Price?

  • Round-trip transfer from your hotel to Medeu in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Medeu-Shymbulak-Medeu cable car ride
  • Services of a professional English-speaking skiing guide
  • Ski pass
  • Lunch

Not included:

  • Ski equipment rental
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa fees and services (if required)
  • Accommodation in Almaty before or after the tour
  • Additional services not listed in the program
  • Insurance

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 (Almaty)

+7 (7172) 76-00-56 (Astana)

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 the tour less than 24 hours* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained
  • If you cancel less than 12 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.

Tour Schedule

Itinerary

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Almaty at 08:30 am and you'll set off to Medeu Skating Rink in a comfortable vehicle. From there, a scenic 20-minute cable car ride will take you up to the first level of Shymbulak Ski Resort, reaching an altitude of 2,260 meters (7415 ft). Here, you’ll find restaurants, a ski and snowboarding school, and a mountain hotel. The morning will be dedicated to skiing, including some local freeride spots. If conditions permit, you can explore the slopes for experienced skiers.

For lunch, you’ll dine at Café 3200, located at the highest point of the resort at 3,200 meters (10500 ft). Relax indoors with a thematic film, chat with local skiers, and enjoy herbal tea.

After lunch, continue skiing either within the resort or, depending on snow and weather conditions, venture off-piste. With good physical readiness, you may also embark on a brief backcountry excursion to a nearby peak, finishing your day with a beautiful descent on pristine snow.

After a fantastic day at Shymbulak, you’ll take the cable car back down to Medeu and return to your hotel, arriving by 19:00.

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Itinerary

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Almaty at 08:30 am and you'll set off to Medeu Skating Rink in a comfortable vehicle. From there, a scenic 20-minute cable car ride will take you up to the first level of Shymbulak Ski Resort, reaching an altitude of 2,260 meters (7415 ft). Here, you’ll find restaurants, a ski and snowboarding school, and a mountain hotel. The morning will be dedicated to skiing, including some local freeride spots. If conditions permit, you can explore the slopes for experienced skiers.

For lunch, you’ll dine at Café 3200, located at the highest point of the resort at 3,200 meters (10500 ft). Relax indoors with a thematic film, chat with local skiers, and enjoy herbal tea.

After lunch, continue skiing either within the resort or, depending on snow and weather conditions, venture off-piste. With good physical readiness, you may also embark on a brief backcountry excursion to a nearby peak, finishing your day with a beautiful descent on pristine snow.

After a fantastic day at Shymbulak, you’ll take the cable car back down to Medeu and return to your hotel, arriving by 19:00.

Shymbulak Ski Resort
Shymbulak Ski Resort

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.

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