Experience the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of Almaty on a private cable car tour. See the highest mountain skating ring, learn about mud protection systems, and enjoy panoramic views of the city and steppes. Marvel at the glaciers and explore the history of Tian-Shan. End the tour with a traditional drink in a yurta-café or dine at a restaurant in Shymbulak ski resort.
Experience the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of Almaty on a private cable car tour. See the highest mountain skating ring, learn about mud protection systems, and enjoy panoramic views of the city and steppes. Marvel at the glaciers and explore the history of Tian-Shan. End the tour with a traditional drink in a yurta-café or dine at a restaurant in Shymbulak ski resort.
- Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort - will 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…
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Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort - will see from above the highest mountain skating ring in the world and will speak of its history
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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.
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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 Gorge - We 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 -
Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort - cable car ride back to Medeu
back to the hotel in Almaty

- Professional guide services
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional guide services
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cable car fee
- Medeu fee
- Cable car fee
- Medeu fee
- Visitors will observe from above the world’s highest mountain skating rink and learn about its history.
- There will be a discussion on the mud protection systems along the rivers near Almaty, featuring the first dam of its kind that saved the city from a massive mudflow in 1973.
- If the weather is clear (which it often is in Almaty), there will be a…
- Visitors will observe from above the world’s highest mountain skating rink and learn about its history.
- There will be a discussion on the mud protection systems along the rivers near Almaty, featuring the first dam of its kind that saved the city from a massive mudflow in 1973.
- If the weather is clear (which it often is in Almaty), there will be a panoramic view of the entire city and the distant steppes that begin just beyond Almaty.
- Finally, the journey will reach an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level, where the grandeur of glaciers will be admired from the top point of the cable road. The history of the exploration of Tian-Shan and the unique features of this magnificent mountain range will be discussed.
- Upon request, guests can enjoy a cup of tea or another traditional drink in an authentic yurt café with a view of the Talgar Gorge. Alternatively, for those who prefer European style, there are numerous restaurants at the second stop of the cable road – Shymbulak Ski Resort.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.