Almaty: City Tour & Shymbulak Mountain Resort Day Trip
Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Discover the perfect combination of city culture and mountain scenery on this full-day tour from Almaty. Explore the highlights of Kazakhstan’s largest city
Highlights
- Breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in panoramic views.
- Explore the highlights of Almaty, including the First President Park.
- Visit the Ascension Cathedral, one of the tallest wooden cathedrals.
- Enjoy free time to walk around the Shymbulak Ski Resort.
- Take a cable car ride for stunning views of the Tian Shan Mountains.
Description
Begin your journey with a sightseeing tour through Almaty’s most iconic landmarks. Visit the beautiful First President Park, enjoy panoramic city views at Republic Square, and walk through the historic Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen. Here, see the famous Ascension Cathedral, one of the tallest wooden Orthodox cathedrals in the world. After lunch, continue toward the mountains and arrive at the Medeu area, home to the famous high-altitude skating rink and the starting point of the cable car route to Shymbulak Ski Resort. Surrounded by spectacular alpine scenery, Shymbulak offers fresh mountain air, panoramic viewpoints, cozy cafés, and unforgettable photo opportunities. Enjoy free time to walk around the resort or optionally take the cable car for even more stunning views of the Tian Shan Mountains. In the evening, return back to Almaty.Includes
Sightseeing tour of Almaty Visit to First President Park Visit to Republic Square Visit to Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Visit to Ascension Cathedral Free time at Shymbulak Ski ResortExcludes
Lunch Cable car ride to Shymbulak Ski Resort (25usd)Important Information
- The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Weather in the mountains can be cooler, so warm clothing is advised.