Almaty Highlights: Mountain Tour

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking mountain landscapes just a stone's throw away from the center of Almaty! Explore the awe-inspiring wonders nestled in the Ile-Alatau Mountains and ascend to an elevation of 2260 meters above sea level.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
  • Available: Year-round, daily at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM
  • Tour Duration: 3 Hours
  • Private Tour
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.

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3 Hours

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53 km

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Almaty Highlights: Mountain Tour
Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
Available: Year-round, daily at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM
Tour Duration: 3 Hours
Private Tour
Participants with hypertension concerns are advised against taking part in this tour

What's Included in the Price?

  • Transfers to and from your hotel and throughout the entire tour route in comfortable, air-conditioned transport
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • A bottle of drinking water per person

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses of tour participants
  • Any additional transfers
  • Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
  • Additional services not specified in the itinerary

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)

Essential items for your tour:

  • Extra warm clothing, suitable for cooler temperatures than in the city
  • Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
  • A hat or cap to shield from the sun
  • Sunscreen
  • A personal first-aid kit

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.

Excursion Schedule

Itinerary
  • Upon meeting your guide at your hotel, you'll start the tour with a journey to the Medeu Tract, renowned for hosting the world's highest mountain skating rink and a protective dam shielding the city from potential mudflows. Enjoy a brief stroll, capturing picturesque mountain views and inhaling the refreshing scent of pine trees.
  • From Medeu, you'll embark on a cable car journey to Shymbulak Ski Resort. After a scenic ride above the magnificent fir trees lasting approximately 20-25 minutes, you'll arrive at the resort's first level. Renowned for its mild climate, abundant sunny days, consistent winter snowfall, and stunning mountain ranges, the resort offers a brief opportunity for a leisurely walk and picturesque moments with breathtaking mountain peaks in the backdrop. Following this, you'll descend via the same cable car route and return to the city. Along the way, you'll be treated to an intriguing story explaining why Almaty is often referred to as "the Apple City."
  • Your adventure extends to the summit of Kok-Tobe Hill, home to the iconic Kok-Tobe TV Tower. At the hill's peak also lies a park, inviting you to wander along its meandering paths. From the hill's summit, a breathtaking panorama unfolds, showcasing the city and the majestic Ile Alatau Mountains. The tour concludes with a brief cable car ride from the hilltop to the city center, followed by drop-off at your hotel.

*Please note that the cableway to Kok-Tobe Hill is unavailable on Tuesdays for the 10:00 AM tour. Instead of using cableways, eco-cars will be used.

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Itinerary
  • Upon meeting your guide at your hotel, you'll start the tour with a journey to the Medeu Tract, renowned for hosting the world's highest mountain skating rink and a protective dam shielding the city from potential mudflows. Enjoy a brief stroll, capturing picturesque mountain views and inhaling the refreshing scent of pine trees.
  • From Medeu, you'll embark on a cable car journey to Shymbulak Ski Resort. After a scenic ride above the magnificent fir trees lasting approximately 20-25 minutes, you'll arrive at the resort's first level. Renowned for its mild climate, abundant sunny days, consistent winter snowfall, and stunning mountain ranges, the resort offers a brief opportunity for a leisurely walk and picturesque moments with breathtaking mountain peaks in the backdrop. Following this, you'll descend via the same cable car route and return to the city. Along the way, you'll be treated to an intriguing story explaining why Almaty is often referred to as "the Apple City."
  • Your adventure extends to the summit of Kok-Tobe Hill, home to the iconic Kok-Tobe TV Tower. At the hill's peak also lies a park, inviting you to wander along its meandering paths. From the hill's summit, a breathtaking panorama unfolds, showcasing the city and the majestic Ile Alatau Mountains. The tour concludes with a brief cable car ride from the hilltop to the city center, followed by drop-off at your hotel.

*Please note that the cableway to Kok-Tobe Hill is unavailable on Tuesdays for the 10:00 AM tour. Instead of using cableways, eco-cars will be used.

Medeu Skating Rink
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Kok-Tobe Park and TV Tower
Medeu Skating Rink

Perched at an elevation of 1690 meters (5545 ft) above sea level, the Medeu Skating Rink claims the title of the world's highest mountain skating rink, boasting the largest artificial ice field covering 10.5 thousand square meters. Embraced by majestic mountains and benefiting from the pristine mountain water used for ice, this rink has set the stage for more than 200 world records in speed skating. Widely recognized as the "factory of records," the Medeu Skating Rink is not limited to athletes; it extends a warm welcome to all skating enthusiasts. Adjacent to the rink is a mudflow protection dam, accessible via the "Health Ladder," a staircase comprising 842 steps.

Shymbulak Ski Resort

Nestled in the scenic gorge of the Ile Alatau Mountains, Shymbulak Ski Resort is just a 15-minute drive from the heart of Almaty. Established in 1954, it served as a training base for Soviet skiers from the mid-1950s onward, hosting championships of the USSR and Kazakhstan on its slopes. The resort comprises three levels, with the highest situated at an impressive altitude of 3200 meters above sea level.

Kok-Tobe Park and TV Tower

Situated in the heart of Almaty, Kok-Tobe Hill stands at an elevation of 1130 meters (3707 ft) above sea level. The summit can be reached via a winding road or a cable car, starting from the Palace of the Republic. At the hilltop, stands the renowned 372-meter TV tower, a distinctive symbol of the city and its tallest structure. Additionally, the Kok-Tobe Park awaits, providing the opportunity to revel in a spectacular city panorama from the dedicated observation deck, toss a coin into the apple-shaped fountain, pose with the Beatles monument, and peruse a shop featuring national souvenirs.

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Chad
26 august 2023, 18:18

10

I had an amazing tour. My guide was extremely knowledgeable and my driver was great!

Ever Mitta
03 may 2023, 20:45

10

What an amazing tour, all the spots were really enjoyable

K Drew
01 may 2023, 00:47

5

The tour went to all locations agreed, But the services of the guide were poor. He shared NO information when we were out and about walking. ON the bus, he used the microphone once and it was as if he was reading and using a language from a pre-learned tourist brochure.

One positive was that he was able to negotiate a reduction in costs for the students to go on the rollercoaster, but this after we had to ask and ask and ask again.

Although I will choose to use this operator again, I will not request the services of the guide we had.

Ann Crouch
26 april 2023, 13:18

9

The city tour was excellent, as was the guide and driver. However I would suggest warning those taking the tour that there are more than 800 steps to the dam. It was too much for us. Otherwise it was excellent

Евгений
12 february 2023, 17:45

10

Все было супер

Тома
16 november 2022, 19:24

10

Комфортное общение, атмосфера без давления и принуждения, с чувством такта (спасибо за это)

Марина
27 october 2022, 21:50

10

Спасибо за знакомство с историческими местами, памятными мне с далекого детства

Rushikesh Kharat
18 august 2022, 13:47

9

The best guide so far, she's calm, cool, very informative & very kind person.
The driver was very good, he waited for us for long tme. He didn't panic. He was very good. The bus was good, but you can provide charging facility in the bus. It's convinient for everyone. Meals were good.

Dr. Yogesh Satav
18 august 2022, 13:44

10

Dilyara was very helpful & patient and sporty. The driver was nice. The bus was good. Delicious Indian food.

Mahesh Pratapati
18 august 2022, 13:42

10

Friendly, cool guide and good command on English, having very good knowledge of all tourist places and her explanation was very good. Cool and safe driver. Vehicle was excellent. Local veg dish was excellent, Indian food was having same menu al the time, add some variety.

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