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A glacier with a person standing on rocky terrain. 1
A mountainous landscape with a clear sky. 2
A yurt with a red and white pattern, wooden benches, and a mountainous landscape in the background. 3
A glacier with a rocky foreground and mountains in the background. 4
A rugged mountain landscape with a glacier and rocky terrain. 5
By TJ Travel

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €273 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • will see from above the highest mountain skating ring in the world and will speak of its history
    • will discuss the mud protection systems on the rivers near Almaty with the view of the first dam of this kind that saved the city in 1973 from a tremendous mud flow that was ready to ruin it.
    • if the weather is clear (and its often clear in Almaty) we will get panoramic view of the whole city and far away steppes that start right behind Almaty
      -Finely we will get to the altitude of 3200 m above the sea level and will admire the greatness of glaciers that seem to be at hand from the top point of the cable road. We will speak about the history of exploring of Tian-Shain and the peculiarities of this wonderful mountain chain.
    • Upon your wish we can have a cup of tea or other traditional drink in authentic yurta-café with the view of Talgar gorge or if you prefer European style, there are plenty of restaurants at the second stop of the cable road – Shymbulak ski resort

Activity location

  • Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
    • Gornaya St., 465, Medeu Valley
    • 050020, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
    • Gornaya St., 465, Medeu Valley
    • 050020, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Check availability

A private Shymbulak-Medeu on a cable car

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€248.78 x 1 Adult€248.78
Paid at activity€23.99
Total
Price is €272.77
Until Sat, 3 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Proffessional guide services
  • Exclusions
    Cable car fee
  • Exclusions
    Medeu fee

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
will see from above the highest mountain skating ring in the world and will speak of its history - will discuss the mud protection systems on the rivers near Almaty with the view of the first dam of this kind that saved the city in 1973 from a tremendous mud flow that was ready to ruin it. - if the weather is clear (and its often clear in Almaty) we will get panoramic view of the whole city and far away steppes that start right behind Almaty

Left Talgar Gorge

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
We will take a cable car ride to the Talgar pass We will have time to take photos Enjoy tea drinking in the traditional yurta cafe

Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
cable car ride back to Medeu back to the hotel in Almaty

Location

Activity location

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    Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
    • Gornaya St., 465, Medeu Valley
    • 050020, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
    • Gornaya St., 465, Medeu Valley
    • 050020, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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