Almaty in 3 days: city, Kok-Tobe, Medeu and Shymbulak
- 3 daysDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 15 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
A short programme for visitors who come to Almaty for a weekend by train or bus: pick-up at the station, a hotel in the centre and two days of sightseeing. A city tour with Kok-Tobe, a day in the mountains at Medeu and Shymbulak, and on the last day a walk along the Arbat and through the Green Bazaar before you leave.
Highlights
- Pick-up at Almaty-2 station and transfers
- City tour and Kok-Tobe
- Medeu, Shymbulak and Talgar Pass
- Two nights in a central hotel
Programme
Day 1 · Arrival and the city
- 09:00Pick-up at Almaty-2 station, transfer to the hotel, luggage storage
- 10:30Republic Square and the Independence Monument
- 11:30Panfilov Park and the Ascension Cathedral
- 13:00Lunch (at your own cost)
- 15:00Cable car to Kok-Tobe, free time on the hill
- 18:00Hotel check-in, free evening
Day 2 · Medeu and Shymbulak
- 08:00Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00Drive to the Medeu skating rink
- 10:30Cable car to Shymbulak, chairlifts to Talgar Pass
- 13:30Lunch at the resort (at your own cost)
- 15:00Ride down and drive back to the city
- 16:30Free time
Day 3 · Arbat, bazaar and departure
- 08:00Breakfast, hotel check-out, luggage stays in the vehicle
- 10:00Walk along Zhibek Zholy pedestrian street (Arbat)
- 11:00Green Bazaar: time for shopping
- 13:00Lunch (at your own cost)
- 14:30Transfer to Almaty-2 station
Included
- ✓ Meeting and drop-off at Almaty-2 station
- ✓ Transport during the programme
- ✓ Guide on days 1 and 2
- ✓ 2 nights in a central 3-star hotel (twin or double rooms)
- ✓ Breakfasts
- ✓ Kok-Tobe cable car ticket (one way)
Not included
- ✕ Travel to Almaty and back
- ✕ Lunches and dinners
- ✕ Medeu–Shymbulak cable car and chairlift tickets
- ✕ Single room
What to bring
ID document (needed for hotel check-in) · Warm jacket for the mountains · Comfortable shoes · Sunglasses and sunscreen
Meeting
Almaty, Almaty-2 railway station, main entrance
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 2 people.
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