Almaty city & Shymbulak tour with local cuisine and wine tasting
Starting/ending point: Almaty city
Driving distance: Great for your 1st day in Almaty
Tour duration: 9 hours
Start time: 09:00 am Almaty time
Availability season: all year round
Tour language: English
Tour activities: Sightseeing | Walking | National cuisine tasting | Wine tasting
Tour options: GROUP | PRIVATE
Description
Experience the best of Almaty in one unforgettable day!
Ride the cable car to 3,200 meters at the Shymbulak Ski Resort and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and the city below.
Explore the city’s top landmarks — Republic Square, Zenkov Cathedral, and the bustling Green Bazaar — after returning from the majestic Tien Shan Mountains.
Immerse yourself in the true spirit of Kazakhstan! Taste traditional Kazakh dishes, sample kumis (fermented horse milk), and buy pure mountain honey at the lively Green Bazaar.
Your friendly tour guide will share captivating stories and insights, helping you discover the real soul of Almaty — a perfect blend of culture, nature, and flavor.
Tour area on the map
ITINERARY
09:00 – 09:30 Pick-up and departure (Exact pick-up time will be informed the day before the tour)
09:30 – 10:00 Ride to the Shymbulak Cable Car station
10:00 – 12:30 Сable car ascent to Shymbulak ski resort and to the highest point 3200m above sea level, enjoying the panorama, photographing
⚠️ [Visits to any of the tour sites may be canceled and their order changed due to the change of seasons, weather conditions and other circumstances beyond our control]
PHOTOS OF OUR TOURISTS
REVIEWS
OPTIONS & PRICES
Almaty city & Shymbulak GROUP tour
⭕ Small uncrowded group of up to 15 tourists ⭕ Tour language: English ⭕ Meeting points (see here) ⭕ Available on fixed dates (see here) ⭕ Limited number of seats (check here)
✅ Comfortable van/minibus ✅ English-speaking tour guide services ✅ Bottled water
❌ Lunch is not included and is provided at cafe/restaurant (paid on site) ❌ Shymbulak cable car tickets to the highest point 3200m above sea level and back (paid on site ~$15/adult) ❌ Local cuisine and wine tasting is not visited and not included
Only one group of tourists participates without other people
✅ Hotel pick-up/drop-off ✅ Comfortable minivan/minibus ✅ English-speaking tour guide (guide is not a driver) ✅ Tasting of local dishes in a restaurant of Kazakh national cuisine (vegetarian option is available) ✅ Bottled water ✅ Shymbulak cable car tickets to the highest point 3200m above sea level and back
❌ Wine tasting is not included and paid on the spot (~$10/person) ❌ Special meals/drinks are paid separately
Number of people
2
3
4
5
6 - 8
TOTAL PRICE
$315
$355
$400
$470
$515 - $595
PRICE without Shymbulak (can be replaced by shopping or visiting other sites)
$245
$260
$275
$325
$340 - $380
Add Kok Tobe Park visiting by cable car
+$23 per pax
⚠️ [If you are more people, contact us and we will make an individual calculation for you]
IMPORTANT INFO
WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE WITH YOU: warm clothes (at an altitude of 3200m above sea level the temperature is 10-15 degrees lower than in the city), headscarf for women visiting the Cathedral.
PRECAUTION
• Not recommended for pregnant women; • Not recommended for travelers with high/low blood pressure; • Not recommended for travelers with a fear of heights;
GROUP TOUR SCHEDULE 2023
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Small groups of 5-15 tourists
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Perfect for couples and solo travelers
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Enjoying the trip, having fun and meeting new people
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Budget savings and more travel
GROUP TOUR BOOKING
[Here you can book your place on a group tour by yourself specifying the number of people and selecting an available tour date]
PRIVATE TOUR BOOKING
[Here you can submit a request to book a private tour. We will try to respond to you within 24 hours]
BOOKING TERMS
Deposit ($50 - $100) is required to confirm your private tour booking. No deposit is required for group tour bookings, but it may be requested later if necessary. The remaining amount should be paid at the start of the tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY
PRIVATE TOURS
Customers can change the details or cancel the booking no later than 72 hours before the start of the tour with the possibility of a 70-90% refund of the tour cost. After this time, no refund is possible. The deposit made is non-refundable.
GROUP TOURS
Customers can change the details or cancel the booking no later than 24 hours before the start of the tour/activity with a full refund of the tour cost. After this time, no refund is possible.
A minimum number of tourists and suitable weather are required. If these criteria are not met, the tour/activity will be canceled no later than 48 hours before the start and customers will be offered a different date/tour or a full refund.
Any tour/booking can be canceled in case of force majeure with a full refund.
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