Almaty City Tour + Shymbulak
Day tour. Almaty

Morning: Medeo & Shymbulak – Gateway to the Mountains
9:00 a.m. – Meet your guide and start your adventure with a scenic drive to the Medeo Gorge.

• Medeo Skating Rink – Visit the world’s highest outdoor speed skating rink, famous for its record-breaking ice conditions and stunning mountain setting.
• Shymbulak Ski Resort – Take a cable car ride up to breathtaking heights, enjoy fresh mountain air, and admire panoramic views of the Tian Shan Mountains.

Lunch: Tasting Kazakh Cuisine
12:30 p.m. – Head back to the city for a traditional Kazakh lunch at a local restaurant. Try flavorful dishes like beshbarmak, shashlik, or lagman.

Afternoon: History & Culture in Almaty
2:00 p.m. – Discover the cultural heart of Almaty.

• Central Square – Walk through the city's most important square, surrounded by impressive Soviet-era architecture.
• 28 Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral – Visit the iconic wooden cathedral, one of the tallest of its kind, and see the WWII Memorial, dedicated to Kazakhstan’s war heroes.
• Musical Instrument Museum – Explore an extraordinary collection of traditional Kazakh and global musical instruments.
• National Museum – Learn about Kazakhstan’s rich heritage, ancient artifacts, and nomadic traditions.
• Green Bazaar – Dive into the vibrant local market, taste traditional delicacies, and shop for authentic Kazakh souvenirs.

Evening: Sunset at Kok Tobe Mountain
5:30 p.m. – Ride the scenic cable car up to Kok Tobe, Almaty’s highest point.

• Enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline as the sun sets.
• Relax at a cozy café with a warm drink before heading back.

7:00 p.m. | Return to Hotel
Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or any convenient location in Almaty.