Are you spending winter time in Almaty and looking to experience the crisp mountain air of the Kazakh highlands? Our one-day Chimbulak and Medeo winter tour is a short trip to a ski resort with Kazakhstan’s largest ice rink, plus a cable car ride to a mountain pass with stunning views of the surrounding peaks and, on clear days, of Almaty below. If the city isn't visible from that height, the tour includes a stop at Kok-Tobe Park on the way back, which offers closer panoramic views over the city.
If you have a free day in Almaty, this winter tour to Chimbulak and Medeo is an excellent way to spend it. See the full itinerary and route photos, and don’t forget to bring sunglasses and a thermos of something warm to drink.
Tour itinerary:
Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby in Almaty to start the tour. Depart Almaty and drive to Medeo Gorge. Visit the huge Medeo dam, that protects the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tian Shan mountains. From the top of the dam, at the altitude of 1733 meters above the sea level, enjoy view of the largest high mountain skating rink in the world – Medeo, surrounded by marvelous mountains of Trans-Ili Alatau. From Medeo, take a ride to the mountain ski resort Shymbulak and then up to the Big Talgar pass (3200 m above sea level) by the cable car. Enjoy amazing views of the snow peaks and the Tian Shan mountains glaciers. After that visit the top of Kok-Tobe hill, where you can enjoy unforgettable panorama of Almaty from the observation desk. At the foot of the tallest TV tower in Kazakhstan you can take a walk along the winding paths of the Kok-Tobe park, where you will come across "The Beatles" monument devoted to the popular Liverpool band. At the end of the tour take a short ride from the hill to the city center by the cable car. Transfer to the hotel. End of the tour.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Price includes:
- Guided sightseeing tour;
- Ticket to the cable car;
- Transport throughout the tour.
Prices, per person
Tour Enquiry
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
