The 3 Best Ski Days near Almaty

1.Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $147Our pick

Leave Almaty by private vehicle with a professional guide, visit the famous Medeu skating rink, then ride cable cars up Shymbulak to 3,200 meters. Guide Nursultan has helped families arrange beginner ski lessons and keeps a close eye on visitors in the cold mountain air. Entrance fees, water, and transport are included, but skiing, skating, and lunch cost extra.

“Our guide Nursultan was super nice and delivered the tour as advertised. We had a great time talking everything about Kazakhstan. View on Shymbulak is great.”

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2.Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $215

Travel by private minivan from Almaty to Medeu Ice Skating Rink, climb the Stairs of Health to its dam, then ride cable cars to Shymbulak Ski Resort and its third-level station. Your guide-driver handles transport, tickets, water, and the day’s timing. Guide Miras is noted for his insight into Almaty’s history, architecture, nature, and people.

“We are a family of 3 with a 19 month old baby. We booked this tour for Sunday June 16th and no one showed up!! We tried contacting the tour operator the day before and nobody responded, nor did they try to contact us and tell us if there was any problem. Our money is GONE!”

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3.One Day Ski Tour Near Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $277

Join Max, also known as Maxim, for a private ski touring day in the Zailijskij Alatau near Almaty. You’ll travel by private vehicle, skin along a mountain ridge, and seek backcountry runs suited to your fitness and riding level. The outing lasts about six hours, with a 15 EUR avalanche safety package available.

“Max went above and beyond throughout our trip to ensure that we were safe in the backcountry, had tons of fun, and experienced the local culture. He was extremely knowledgeable and flexible, adapting the trip’s plans to our needs. He hRead more”

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