Almaty Day Tour: Medeu, Shymbulak, Kok-Tobe

Discover the stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural history of Almaty with a day tour. Explore the Medeu ice rink, Shymbulak ski resort, and the picturesque Kok-Tobe hill. Don’t miss the vibrant Green Bazaar, the serene Panfilov Park, and the historic Zenkov Cathedral.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Medeu Skating Rink and Ski Resort - Medeu Ice Skating Rink: Situated at a high altitude, Medeu is among the largest outdoor rinks globally, renowned for its stunning mountain backdrop. It is a favored destination for skating, particularly in winter, offering a delightful way to engage with Almaty’s passion for sports.
  • Shymbulak - Located in…
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entry tickets to Kok Tobe
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Cable car ticket to Shymbulak (optional)
What's Not Included
  • Other Personal expenses
  • Extra activities not included in the tour
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • The total duration is 10-11 hours including lunch time
Location
Abay Ave 50
Abay Avenue
Please, wait for our guide or bus in front of the metro station entrance
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marym0nt
Nov 19, 2025
Great Mix of Culture, Nature, and City Views - I really enjoyed the Almaty city tour on 11 November. Our guide, Rolland, explained everything clearly and took us to the best spots. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Highly recommended
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T8272tflauriek
Oct 29, 2025
Excellent experience - Excellent experience with young local guide/driver who spoke excellent English...it seems a long time ago!Lovely jubbly!
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Yogimaryh
Sep 15, 2025
A Full Day of Sights - This city tour is driving to different points and having free time there yourself. On the way, Dilnaz told us interesting facts and explained where we were going. Btw the ‘health steps’ are optional so don’t be put off by that. For a solo traveller it was a good way to see lots of sights without getting lost going by myself.
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Faridg474
Sep 15, 2025
Amazing - The trip was very excited. It was a lot of fun, everything was great, but I think that there was not enough time for Shymbulak - the cable car. But still, everything was very good in the city. The guide was Zhyldyz, she explained everything in three languages, we were satisfied.
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Elnaakam
Sep 9, 2025
Awesome time with Joinme Asia - I enjoy this trip from Shymbulak, Kok Tobe, Cathedral, Green Market and Rakhat, with our tour guide Zhibek is being helpful and friendly. Very recommended.
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Amadasea
Nov 18, 2025
Meeting the tour guides - I have had tour guides all over the world, and I must admit the young lady who provided the guide on my day in Almaty was at the top of my list. Alina did such a good job. I was amazed. She had two young ladies in training who also were amazing. Aisulu and Brota initially approached me to practice their English. But then they helped me with a Chat translation and so much more. We interacted often thoughout the day and it was a wonderful feeling. All three ladies made me feel very secure as a stranger in a strange land. Thank you!
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Lisa_s
Nov 9, 2025
Great way to see Almaty in a day - This tour was a great way to see Almaty in a day. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The sites are a bit underwhelming though, but the tour itself was very well organized.
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V581ygpeterb
Oct 22, 2025
Good tour to cover top spots in Almaty - This was a good tour to find out some of the hot spots in Almaty while enjoying the information provided by the tour guide. It was a fun day out and a chance to meet some really great people.
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Christine_c
Sep 8, 2025
Disappointing outing - Did not get off to a good start as I contacted the tour operator the day before to ask for directions on how to get to the meeting point but received no reply. On the day itself, worried that we may be late for the 8.00 am meeting I again contacted to say that we are in the taxi on the way and may be a few minutes late, but again no reply. Got there and there were some people waiting around. We guessed that we were at the correct place by asking around. The guide and the bus only arrived at about 8.30 am. Found out that they had combined two tours together which meant that it was a big group. First stop Medeu, one hour to spend but there wasn’t much to do and see cos the skating rink is closed for renovations. They also changed the itinerary and we visited Kok Tobe earlier rather than it being the last stop. Reason given was it was the first day of school and we want to avoid traffic jams. Last stop was The Green Bazaar but strangely we were not allowed to enter the bazaar when we got there about 5pm. We wandered off on our own, did not go back to the drop off point with the group. It was a rather disappointing outing I’d say. Wished we had paid more for a private tour where we could have done and seen more.
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Q47qxvalm
Nov 11, 2025
Joinme Asia Almaty negative experience - We did the city tour in Almaty, Kazakhstan with Rollan. First, the minibus/van was very uncomfortable and small, it accommodates 19 people and very tight- my legs were pressed against the seat in front of me. The bus was cold while we were waiting for other tourists in the morning at -4C. The tour guide didn't speak good English, he never provided us with any information about beautiful buildings and monuments on the way. Instead, he was chatting with the driver or was checking his mobile phone. Some information he provided, was inaccurate, as compared with the information on the Internet. I don't recommend this tour- instead hire a taxi and see th city for yourself. I asked our tour guide to connect me with the company management to file a complaint, and he never did. Instead I had to call using my international phone plan. Finally, I spoke with Indira from the travel company, and she requested that I provide the recorded or photo evidence of the uncomfortable bus and the unprofessional tour guide. I told her that I couldn't record anybody due to privacy laws and privacy issues . This company and the tour are not recommended, they are not professional and don't provide good service.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).