Group: Medeu, Shymbulak, Cathedral, 28's park, Market, Koktobe
Almaty, Kazakhstan
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Bus & Driving Tours
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Nature & Outdoors
What You Will Do
This tour presents six main attractions of Almaty:
Medeu: Visit the highest and largest outdoor ice skating rink in the world. Although the stadium is currently closed, we can walk around it and, if we’re lucky, feed the squirrels.
Shymbulak: Take a cable car (cost not included) to the famous ski resort. Enjoy stunning views, explore three stops, and take pictures. From May 12–31, 2025, the cable car at Shymbulak will undergo maintenance, and can be visited by an eco-taxi.
Ascension Cathedral is a stunning wooden cathedral, built in the early 20th century, is one of the world's tallest wooden buildings.
28 Panfilov’s Park: This historic park is named after the Panfilov Heroes.
Green Bazaar (Monday closed): A bustling marketplace in the heart of Almaty. It’s a great place to experience the local culture and cuisine.
Koktobe: Visit Koktobe mountain, with attractions, souvenir shops, restaurants, and observation decks.
*Please note that entry tickets and lunch are not included.
What's Included?
- English speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
- Cable car to Symbulak (Adults 7500 tenge, Children 4500)
- Koktobe Hill (2 000 tenge for the shuttle bus)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
30 minutes
Medeu is a mountainous sports complex located in the elevated valley of Medeu, at an altitude of 1,691 meters above sea level. Here's how to spend time in this place. The first option is to climb to the top of the dam using the Stairs of Health. The second option is to rent ice skates and glide on the ice rink; this opportunity is available until April, while the rink is operational.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Adam tour
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - Russian
- Guide - English