Experience the best of Almaty City with a tour that includes a visit to Shymbulak Ski Resort, wine tasting, local cuisine, and iconic sites. Explore the mountains, indulge in delicious food and wine, and learn about the city’s rich history.
- Shymbulak - Enjoy a cable car ride to the Shymbulak ski resort, reaching the highest point at 3200m above sea level, with opportunities for walking and photography.
- Almaty - Savor local dishes at a restaurant specializing in Kazakh national cuisine;
- Drive through the historic city center, including the Opera and Ballet Theater, Old Square, and Former Government House;
- Sample local wines;
- Visit 28 Panfilov’s Guardsmen Park and take a tour of the Ascension Cathedral;
- Explore the Green Bazaar, where you can taste and purchase local products;
- Stop by the brand shop of the Almaty Chocolate Factory.
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- Bottled water
- Comfortable minibus
- Tasting of local dishes in a restaurant of Kazakh national cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
- Wine tasting is not included and paid on the spot (~$10/person)
- Special meals/drinks (on request) are paid separately
- Shymbulak cable car tickets to the highest point 3200m above sea level and back (~$12.5 per adult)
You’ll visit:
- Shymbulak Ski Resort to 3200 m above the sea level
- Restaurant of Kazakh national cuisine
- Local wine tasting (not included and paid on the spot (~$10/person))
- Arbat pedestrian street
- Almaty Subway
- Ascension Cathedral
- Green Bazaar
- Almaty Chocolate factory brand shop
The key feature of Almaty is that the city is located near high mountains reaching 5000m above sea level. This location makes it possible to enjoy the beauty of the mountains without leaving the city. Thanks to this, in this tour you will have the opportunity to visit one of the landmarks of Almaty - Shymbulak High-Mountain Ski Resort, ride on a cable car to the highest point - 3200m above sea level, and enjoy the panorama of mountain peaks.
Also, as part of the tour, you will have the opportunity to:
- taste Kazakh national dishes and local wines;
- buy mountain honey and taste horse milk at the Green Bazaar;
- enjoy your trip with an international group of tourists from all over the world.
- Headscarf is required for women visiting the Cathedral
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.