Private high mountain ice rink Medeo and ski resort Shymbulak tour
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Do you want to visit top attractions in Almaty in one day?! Then do it with us! We visit the world famous Medeo high mountain ice rink at an altitude of 1691 meters above sea level. During the winter season we offer you ice skating on the most famous ice rink in the world - these incredible emotions will remain in your memory forever. Next we do a mini climb up the Mountain Stairs of Health to the Medeo Dam -842 steps. From here you can enjoy a fantastic panorama of the mountain peaks of the Ile Alatau National Park. We then drive to the Medeo – Shymbulak gondola road and take the high-altitude cable car to the Shymbulak ski area. Here you will understand why this resort was officially included in the Guinness Book of Records and you will be very impressed by the beauty of the peaks and glaciers of the Tien Shan Mountains. All three locations in one day as part of a luxurious, action-packed excursion!4 hours to 6 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Accompanied by a mountain guide
Fees : anding and/or facility fees. Landing and facility fees
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Use of equipment : Other.
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Food and drink : Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages
Food and drink : Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
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Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
Almaty, KazakhstanWe visit the most important architectural attraction of Almaty - the highest open ice skating rink in the world - Medeu Ice Rink. Located at an altitude of 1,691 meters above sea level, the Medeu ice rink is still the highest ice rink in the world. You will learn about the monumental architecture of the USSR. The rink is also the absolute record holder in the world in terms of the number of world speed skating records set here. Above the ice rink is the world-famous Medeu health staircase of the same name, which consists of up to 842 steps. At your request, we can climb the health ladder on foot (a popular place for Kazakh and foreign tourists for mountain fitness) or take a mountain taxi to the highest point of the Medeu ladder. From here you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Medeu area and the mountains of the Ile Alatau National Park. In winter we can also visit the ice rink and go ice skating ourselves1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Mud Dam at Urochishhe Medeu
15 km South from Almaty, Almaty, KazakhstanAfter the Medeo ice skating rink, we continue to the high mountain marble dam Medeu (on foot along the health ladder or by mountain eco-taxi). The dam is the largest architectural structure in Almaty since the times of the USSR and to this day protects the city from mountain mud flows. There are fantastic views of the entire Medeu area and the Tien Shan Mountains. You will receive interesting information about the history of the largest high mountain construction site in the world and will be amazed by the size of the architectural structure45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included3
After descending from the dam to the rope lift station, we begin a climb on a high-altitude cable car to the world-famous Shymbulak ski resort. On the way we admire the wonderfully beautiful nature of the mountain town of Almaty. After reaching the Shymbulak base station, we take a short break to rest. We then take the cable car even higher to enjoy the real mountain scenery. Here you will understand why Shymbulak is in the Guinness Book of Records and a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. If we are lucky and another cable car route opens at this time of year, we will go even higher - to the Talgar Pass, which is at an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level. Here you can admire the views of the Bogdanovich Glacier and the mountain ranges of the Tien Shan Mountains. During ski season you can also rent ski equipment and go skiing (an additional fee is required).2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Gornaya street 465, Medeu skating rinkView Location
End point
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Gornaya street 465, Medeu skating rinkView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Dear tourist, we can pick you up from your hotel, office or apartment in Almaty. We can also pick you up from another location in Almaty city, which you can inform us in correspondence. Your location from which we can pick you up must be in Almaty city. Please note that the usual (convenient) time to start this excursion is between 9am and 2pm.
- Travelers will be picked up 45 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- Russian
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Almaty time to receive 100% refund.
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