A private Shymbulak-Medeu on a cable car
Overview
The highest mountain skating rink in the world and the mud protection systems near Almaty provide fascinating insights during this tour. Participants will learn about the first dam that saved the city from a mud flow in 1973.
- 🏔️ A panoramic view of Almaty and the surrounding steppes is possible if the weather is clear, which is often the case.
- 🧊 Ascend to an altitude of 3200 m above sea level to admire glaciers that appear close from the cable car's top point.
- 📜 Discuss the history of Tian-Shan exploration and its unique mountain chain characteristics during your visit.
- ☕ Optional tea or traditional drinks can be enjoyed in an authentic yurta-café overlooking Talgar gorge.
- 🍽️ For those preferring European cuisine, numerous restaurants are available at Shymbulak ski resort's second cable car stop.
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Pickup included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Proffessional guide services
- Medeu fee
- Cable car fee
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Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resortwill 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
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Left Talgar GorgeWe 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
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Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resortcable car ride back to Medeu back to the hotel in Almaty
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.