Winter Burabay: Snowshoes and a Frozen Lake
- 5 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 12 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
- from age 10
A winter walk on snowshoes through the snow-covered pine forest and out to frozen Lake Burabay with views of Okzhetpes and Zhumbaktas. We step onto the ice only where the guide judges it safe, and stop midday for hot tea.
Highlights
- Snowshoeing in the winter forest
- Okzhetpes and Zhumbaktas in winter
- Frozen Lake Burabay
- Hot tea at the rest stop
Programme
- 10:00Meet at Shchuchinsk railway station, transfer to the national park
- 10:30Snowshoe and pole fitting, briefing
- 10:45Walk through the snowy forest, 1.5–2 hours with stops
- 12:45Rest stop: hot tea and a snack
- 13:30Out to Lake Burabay with views of Okzhetpes and Zhumbaktas; onto the ice only if it is thick enough
- 14:30Transfer, ending at Shchuchinsk station at 15:00
Included
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Snowshoes and trekking poles
- ✓ Transfer from Shchuchinsk station and back
- ✓ Hot tea and a snack
- ✓ Burabay National Park eco fee
Not included
- ✕ Travel to Shchuchinsk
- ✕ Lunch
- ✕ Warm clothing and footwear
What to bring
Warm waterproof boots · Thermal layers, a hat, mittens and spare socks · A thermos (optional) · Sunglasses — snow reflects a lot of sunlight
Meeting
Shchuchinsk, outside the railway station building
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 4 people.
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