The 3 Best Skiing Days in Kazakhstan

1.Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $147Our pick

Visit Medeu skating rink, then ride cable cars through the Trans-Ili Alatau to Shymbulak at 3,200 meters. This private half-day trip includes hotel pickup, transport, a guide, water, taxes, and entrance fees. Guide Nursultan is praised for clear explanations and careful help in the cold mountain air. Skiing, skating, and lunch cost extra.

“It was a wonderful trip to Shimbulak and the guide was so helpful in all the ways. My kids had never done skiing, there we have the opportunity to learn with proper instructors. Kids confidently did skiing within 10 minutes which is really appreciable.”

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2.Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $215

Spend about seven hours in the mountains above Almaty with a private guide-driver, visiting Medeu Ice Skating Rink, climbing the Stairs of Health to its dam, and riding cable cars to Shymbulak and the 3rd station. Miras is one guide named in past bookings. Transport, water, and tickets are included, but skating, skiing, and meals cost extra.

“We are a family of 3 with a 19 month old baby. We booked this tour for Sunday June 16th and no one showed up!! We tried contacting the tour operator the day before and nobody responded, nor did they try to contact us and tell us if there was any problem. Our money is GONE!”

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3.One Day Ski Tour Near Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $277

Join Max or another certified Silk Road Guiding mountain guide for a private backcountry ski day in the Zailijskij Alatau near Almaty. The route can match your fitness and riding level, with private transport included. Expect about 6 to 10 hours on the mountain. Safety gear costs an extra 15 EUR.

“Great experience of free riding and ski touring with Maxim both around Almaty and in Kyrgyzstan. Very safe guide, I had a wonderful time and definitely recommend him !”

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