The key feature of Almaty is that the city is located near high mountains reaching 5000m above sea level. This location makes it possible to enjoy the beauty of the mountains without leaving the city. Thanks to this, In this tour you will visit one of the landmarks of Almaty city - Shymbulak Ski Resort, and will have a ride by cable car to 3200 m above sea level find yourself high in the mountains, where you can find snow all year round and enjoy the panorama of mountain peaks.
Also, as part of the tour, you will have the opportunity to: - to taste Kazakh national dishes and local wines; - to buy mountain honey and taste horse milk at the Green Bazaar; - to walk along the pedestrian street and feel the vibe of the city; - to get a lot of interesting information about Almaty city from our tour guide.
Welcome to Almaty and have an exciting tour!
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 – 13:00 Сable car ascent to Shymbulak ski resort and to the highest point 3200m above the sea level, enjoying the view, photographing
13:00– 13:30 Way back to the city center
13:30 – 14:30 Tasting of local dishes in the restaurant of Kazakh national cuisine (min. 2 dishes)
14:30 - 17:30
Drive through the old city center (Opera and Ballet Theater, Old Square and Former Government House)
⚠️ [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
OPTIONS & PRICES
GROUP tour (joint format)
⭕ Small group of 5-15 people ⭕ Tour language: English ⭕ Pick-up/drop-off: listed pick-up points (see here) ⭕ Available on fixed dates (see here) ⭕ Limited number of seats (check here)
✅ Comfortable minivan/minibus ✅ English-speaking tour guide ✅ 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 (~$12.5/adult) ❌ Wine tasting is not included and paid on the spot (~$10/person) ❌ Special meals/drinks are paid separately
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
$300
$330
$370
$440
$480 - $560
Price without Shymbulak (can be replaced by shopping or visiting other sites)
$260
$270
$290
$340
$360 - $400
⚠️ [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 JOINING
[Here you can book your place on a group tour by yourself specifying the number of people and selecting an available tour date]
⚠️ [To accept online payment from your bank card, we use PayPal as a payment gateway, so you can securely pay with any international debit/credit card. No need to have or create a PayPal account]
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
Prepayment (10% - 30% deposit for the Private tours, 30% - 50% deposit for the Group tours) of the tour cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining amount must be paid at the start of the tour.
To accept online payments from bank cards, we use PayPal as a payment gateway, so you can securely pay with any international debit/credit card. No need to have or create a PayPal account.
CANCELLATION POLICY
PRIVATE TOURS
Customer 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 refunds will be made.
FIXED-DATE GROUP TOURS
Customer can change the details or cancel the booking no later than (24 hours - for day tours; 72 hours - for multi-day tours) before the start of the tour with a full refund of the tour cost. After this time, no refunds will be made.
A minimum number of tourists and suitable weather are required. If these criteria are not met, the tour will be canceled no later than 48 hours before the start and you 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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