Shimbulak ski resort and Big Almaty Lake

Shimbulak ski resort and Big Almaty Lake

Days

1

From / per pax

US$ 131 US$

Start and end in Almaty

Places You’ll See

Shymbulak

The Shymbulak Ski Resort is located 25km outside Almaty city. There are three ski lifts at the resort with the highest going to 3200 meters above sea level. There is also a Hotel located at the Resort, enabling those wishing to ski during the day, have a place to stay at night.

The resort is located in the upper part of the Medeu Valley in the Zaiilisky Alatau mountain range. It is popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and great amount of snow through the winter (from November till May).

Big Almaty lake

Big Almaty Lake is a mountain reservoir located in the Trans-Ili Alatau at an altitude of 2,511 meters above sea level, 15 km south from the center of Almaty. The lake, which is part of the Ile-Alatau National Park, as well as the vast majority of lakes in the Tien Shan mountains, appeared as a result of earthquakes. Depending on the time of year, Big Almaty Lake changes its color – from light-green to turquoise-blue

Itinerary

Day 1

09:00 meeting at the hotel

09:30 arrive at Medeo, walking around, ascenting a dam

10:30 cable car ride to Shimbulak at the height of 2300 m. above the sea level

13:00 lunch

14:15 driving to Big Almaty Lake

15:30 arrival

15:30 walking around, rest

17:00 arrive at the hotel

All-inclusive

1 person - 389 US$

2 persons - 434 US$

3 persons - 479 US$

4 persons - 524 US$

What's Included
  • Transport
  • English-speaking guide / driver
  • Cable car ride
  • Water
What's Excluded
  • International flights
  • Lunch at Medeo restaurant
  • Alcoholic drinks

Taxi

Price for an SUV with a driver (regardless of the number of people, up to 4 people)

US$ 259 US$

What's Included
  • Transport
  • English-speaking driver

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