Almaty: Scenic Ridge Hike & Shymbulak Cable Car Adventure

Almaty Region, Kazakhstan



Ride the Shymbulak cable car and enjoy a scenic high-altitude hike above Almaty with panoramic views of the Tien Shan mountains.

Highlights

  • Embark on a thrilling hike amidst breathtaking scenery
  • Enjoy a moderate hike to the top of Shymbulak Peak with an experienced guide
  • Take in the stunning views of surrounding landscape from the cable car
  • Breathe in fresh air and enjoy breathtaking views on this easy hike

Description

Embark on an unforgettable adventure and conquer the majestic Shymbulak Mountain on a guided hiking tour. Take in the breathtaking scenery, surrounded by panoramic mountain views, and Ride the Shymbulak Cable Car for stunning aerial views of the city and surrounding landscape. Soar to an elevation of 3,450 meters (11,319 feet), Shymbulak Mountain is a prominent peak in the Zailiisky Alatau range, offering challenging hikes and breathtaking vistas. Be picked up from your hotel and head to the mountain. Begin your thrilling hike amidst the breathtaking scenery, surrounded by panoramic mountain views. Take a ride on the Shymbulak Cable Car, offering stunning aerial views of the city and surrounding landscape. Explore Shymbulak Resort, a world-class ski resort during winter and a popular outdoor recreation destination in summer.

Includes

Hotel pick up and drop off Experienced mountain guide Cable car ride Bottle of water and lemonade Trekking pole rental (upon request)

Excludes

Lunch at a cafe or yurt at Talgar Pass (additional payment)

Important Information

  • Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 6 hours Shymbulak Peak's elevation: 3,450 meters above sea level In the interest of hiker safety, the guide may alter the hiking route to a safer option if Shymbulak Peak is shrouded in dense fog and the trails are obscured.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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