Discover skiing in Almaty with beginner-friendly slopes, affordable rates, and expert guidance. Perfect for first-timers seeking a new winter hobby.
Discover skiing in Almaty with beginner-friendly slopes, affordable rates, and expert guidance. Perfect for first-timers seeking a new winter hobby.
- Shymbulak - Shymbulak stands as the most renowned and highest ski resort in Central Asia, with its upper station situated at 3,200 meters above sea level. Visitors can enjoy skiing on the beginner slopes with the guidance of an experienced instructor, who will either introduce the basics or help refine their technique.
- **Medeu Skating Rink and…
- Shymbulak - Shymbulak stands as the most renowned and highest ski resort in Central Asia, with its upper station situated at 3,200 meters above sea level. Visitors can enjoy skiing on the beginner slopes with the guidance of an experienced instructor, who will either introduce the basics or help refine their technique.
- Medeu Skating Rink and Ski Resort - The Medeu skating rink is a notable example of Soviet architecture in Almaty. Constructed in 1974, the complex gained fame for its unique high-altitude location and ideal conditions for skating sports. Currently, the complex is undergoing a complete reconstruction for several years. During the tour, visitors can view it from the cable car en route to the Shymbulak resort.
- Mountain Resort «Oi-Qaragai Lesnaya Skazka» - Oi Qaragai is an alternative ski resort located an hour’s drive from Almaty, offering picturesque views and a variety of mountain slopes. It is an excellent choice for skiers who have some experience but are not yet professionals.

- Private transportation
- Skiing / snowboarding gear (Skis / snowboard, boots, helmet)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ski pass
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Skiing / snowboarding gear (Skis / snowboard, boots, helmet)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ski pass
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Almaty is an excellent destination for those new to skiing or snowboarding, as well as those still honing their skills. The area boasts several ski resorts featuring slopes suitable for beginners and amateurs, all conveniently located within an hour’s drive from the city. Additionally, skiing here is more budget-friendly compared to other countries….
Almaty is an excellent destination for those new to skiing or snowboarding, as well as those still honing their skills. The area boasts several ski resorts featuring slopes suitable for beginners and amateurs, all conveniently located within an hour’s drive from the city. Additionally, skiing here is more budget-friendly compared to other countries.
This tour provides a comfortable introduction to this popular winter sport. It includes everything needed to get started in one convenient package: proper gear, a two-hour private ski session with a professional English-speaking instructor exclusively for your group, tickets, an experienced guide, and transportation.
Give it a try, and it might just become your new favorite hobby!
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.