Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up

Almaty Region, Kazakhstan



A meditative journey to the most spectacular glacier near Almaty

Highlights

  • Hiking with a professional instructor
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in a comfort car
  • Explore all ice colors of the glacier

Description

The Bogdanovich Glacier tour offers a guided 1.8 km hike near Almaty, Kazakhstan, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts interested in glacial formations and mountain nature.

This glacier is a natural monument formed over thousands of years and surrounded by rugged peaks and alpine terrain. After taking the Shymbulak cable car, hikers equipped with helmets, hiking poles, and spikes will observe crevasses, ice layers, and glacial formations inside ice caves while learning about the glacier's history and its ecological significance.

The area is ideal for photography and for those who appreciate pristine mountain environments. Note that the glacier and surrounding mountains can be unstable, so please contact the guide before booking, especially for last-minute reservations or questions (phone WUP77012110150).

Additional tours across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are available, including:

  • Big Almaty Lake tour
  • Big Almaty Peak tour
  • Koktobe tour
  • Almaty bike and city tours
  • Shymbulak tour
  • Charyn Canyon tour
  • Kolsay Lake tour
  • Balloon aerostat tour
  • Almaty shooting tour
  • Almaty snowmobile tour

For more information, visit daotravel.kz.

Includes

  • Round-trip car transfer from hotel to cable car station and return
  • Hiking equipment: sticks, helmets, spikes
  • Guided tour to Bogdanovich Glacier

Excludes

  • Food and drinks

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Contact the guide before booking to confirm availability and current conditions. Wear sturdy hiking boots and dress for cold mountain weather. The best time to visit is during stable weather periods in late spring to early autumn.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a guided 1.8 km hike with a professional instructor, safety equipment like helmets and spikes, and hotel pick-up and drop-off in a comfort car.
The hike is located near the Shymbulak cable car station in Kazakhstan.
The hike is suitable for people interested in geology and alpine landscapes, with safety equipment provided due to glacier instability.
Yes, the tour includes pick-up and drop-off directly at your hotel in Kazakhstan.
Participants receive helmets, hiking poles, and spikes to ensure safety on the glacier's unstable terrain.
You will explore various ice formations, crevasses, ice layers, and an ice cave while learning about the glacier's history and ecology.
No prior hiking experience is required, but a moderate level of fitness is recommended due to the alpine environment.
Check the website for current operating hours and availability as schedules may vary seasonally.
Wear warm, layered clothing and sturdy hiking shoes; all special equipment such as helmets and spikes is provided during the tour.

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