Private 3-Day Shymbulak Ski and Camping in Almaty
Private 3-Day Shymbulak Ski and Camping in Almaty
You will feel the spiritual power of ancient Nomads when find yourself in traditional Kazakh yurt, surrounded by huge impressive glaciers with panoramic view to Almaty city at an altitude of 3163 MASL. You will be besotted by their fresh breath and charmed by stern sharpen character of pointed rocky peaks. It’s a unique chance to test yourself in backcountry with altitudes over 4000 meters and leave your trace on the wild untouched slopes of Tien mountains.
National dishes and beverages, malamute dogs therapy, stunning sunsets and sunrises, apreski above the clouds, nights under the starry sky, new backcountry routes every day and acquaintance with local culture will make this experience more impressive and unforgettable.
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Shymbulak
Coming back to the yurt. Dinner in Kazakh national style. Overnight in the yurt.
4 hoursMedeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
Located in the Small Almaty Gorge at an altitude of 1691 meters above sea level, Medeu sports complex is the world's largest mountain skating rink with the an artificial ice field area - 10,5 thousand square meters. Over 200 world records have been set here for all the time at all distances among men and women from the date of establishment in 1951.
Shymbulak Resort Hotel
Day 2: Talgar pass - Bogdanovich Glacier
20 hoursShymbulak
Coming back to the yurt. Rest. Free time. Dinner in Kazakh national style in the dining yurt. Overnight in the sleeping yurt.
4 hoursShymbulak Resort Hotel
Shymbulak Mountain Resort recommended itself as one of the best ski resorts in Central Asia. Located in Small Almaty Gorge of Ile Alatau mountains at an altitude of 2260 meters above sea level, 20-minutes drive from center of Almaty. Resort was founded in 1954 as a training base for professional Soviet skiers, championships of the USSR and Kazakhstan were held on its slopes. In 2017, the resort hosted the International ski and snowboard competitions of the 28th World Winter Universiade. The Russian Forbes included Shymbulak into the top of the best ten ski resorts for Russians.
5 hoursBol'shoy Talgarskiy Pereval
Day 3: Talgar pass - Shymbulak mountain resort - Almaty
15 hoursShymbulak
Coming back to the yurt. Rest. Apreski in “3200 Bar” or “Oblaka” restaurant, free time. At 4 pm descent to Shymbulak low station by cable car or skis and snowboards, depending on weather and snow conditions. Dinner in local cafe in Almaty. Transfer to pre-agreed point in Almaty.
3 hoursBol'shoy Talgarskiy Pereval
Talgar pass is a starting point for the hiking and touring routes to Bogdanovich Glacier, which located under the eastern slope of Nursultan peak. The glacier was named by glaciologist Dmitriev in 1911, in honor of the Polish-Russian professor-geologist Karl Bogdanovich, researcher of the earthquake that occurred in Verniy city (old name of Almaty) in 1910. From the observation point of Bogdanovich glacier opens a magnificent view of surrounding peaks: Amangeldy, Nursultan, Karlytau and many other.
7 hoursShymbulak Resort Hotel
Shymbulak Mountain Resort recommended itself as one of the best ski resorts in Central Asia. Located in Small Almaty Gorge of Ile Alatau mountains at an altitude of 2260 meters above sea level, 20-minutes drive from center of Almaty. Resort was founded in 1954 as a training base for professional Soviet skiers, championships of the USSR and Kazakhstan were held on its slopes. In 2017, the resort hosted the International ski and snowboard competitions of the 28th World Winter Universiade. The Russian Forbes included Shymbulak into the top of the best ten ski resorts for Russians.
2 hoursMedeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- 2 nights in Yurta Shymbulak Base Camp & Restaurant
- Daily ski-pass at Shymbulak in Day 1
- Drinking water
- Skiing guide services
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Shymbulak
- Entry/Admission - Shymbulak Resort Hotel
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Snacks
- Insurance policy
- Lunch
- Skis and splitboards for rent with AT bindings and climbing skins – from 30 $ per day
- Ski poles – 5 $ per day
- Airbag avalanche gear pack (Airbag pack, transceiver, probe, shovel) – 50 $ per day
- Airbag pack only – 40 $ per day
- Transceiver, probe, shovel – 20 $ per day
- Transceiver only – 15 $ per day
- Probe and shovel only – 10 $ per day
- Day freeride backpack – 10 $ per day
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.