Almaty Day Tour: Explore Nature and Culture

Experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Almaty on a day tour. Visit the Medeu ice rink, Shymbulak ski resort, and the scenic Kok-Tobe hill, Green bazar, Panfilov’s park, 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
  • Cable car ticket to Shymbulak
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entry tickets to Kok tobe
What's Not Included
  • Other Personal expenses
  • Extra activities not included in the tour
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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894jewelannb
Jan 13, 2025
TFG trip to Kazakhstan - We had an amazing 2-day tour with JoinMe, and we wanted to express our gratitude for the exceptional service provided by our tour guide, Tomi. From the moment we arrived, Tomi’s professionalism, knowledge, and warmth made the experience truly unforgettable. She went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and informed, sharing fascinating insights about Kazakhstan’s rich culture and history. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our tour and had an incredible time exploring the beautiful sights. We are already looking forward to returning this summer for another adventure! Highly recommend JoinMe for anyone looking to explore Kazakhstan in a memorable way. Cant wait for more trips with my TFG ladies!
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313aiy
Jan 6, 2025
very cool tour - Very great time with Simbat, thank you very much for a great day. Visited many interesting places, took a walk around the canyon, took pictures
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Connector43201041332
Dec 19, 2024
Worth every penny! - Had an unforgettable experience in this trip, from lakes to canyons. Tour guide Rollan, is very friendly, helpful and well organised. Highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Zheliny2024
Dec 19, 2024
Shymbulak winter landscapes - The veiw in Shymbulak is very good. And Our guide was excellent and very professional! It was a very memorable trip! Great experience.
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438luoj
Dec 19, 2024
THE BEST TOUR!!!!😃 - First,by traveling we can enjoy the beautiful scenery in different places.We will see with our own eyes many places read of in books Second,we will see strange and different things when we travel.We can get ideas of the conditions and customs of other people Third,travel will not only help us to gain knowledge of geography and history. THANK YOU OUR PROFESSIONAL GUIDE Dauren❤️❤️❤️
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Daryljanep2024
Dec 10, 2024
City Tour in Kazakhstan - Thanks for Ms Zhibek she is very friendly and efficient tour guide. The tour was informative, thanks for Ms Zhibek for explaining each destination. Very amazing experience. Thank you JOIN US TEAM.
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Suhailmohiyadheen
Dec 6, 2024
Great Guide and Interesting Tour - Really enjoyed the trip with Guide Zhanna. She did her best throughout the day and felt very comfortable. All the destinations were well explained and lunch was also awesome. Thank you Zhanna to Join me
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Islombekb196
Dec 6, 2024
Good, but not the best - We took a day tour around Almaty and surrounding areas. Generally it was good. I can definitely say that the Medeu and Shymbulak excursion was on top rating. It’s super beautiful and we also took a cable car (btw it was the longest ride and most enjoyable so far). Our tour guide Zhanna is such a sunshine! She made this tour even more enjoyable. I would probably reconsider some other locations in a tour, cause not all of them were really worth seeing. Definitely take this tour, it is affordable and you’ll still enjoy it a lot.
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Roam67844347491
Dec 6, 2024
Definitely a yes to JOINME - It was indeed a trip to remember and revisit. Zhoanna our hide was absolutely amazing and made us feel so comfortable. Shymbulak is a must visit.
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Wendeejanep
Dec 14, 2024
Almaty, Kazakhstan City Tour (Dec.3,2024) - Ms. Zhibek, our tourist guide, is nice and accommodating; she also explained the history of each destination well; however, we had a concern during the trip because the time in each destination on our itinerary did not match, and she deducted some time to other locations so she could follow the drop-off location at 7 p.m.  Our departure from the meeting point was supposed to be at 8:15, but the tourist guide (Ms. Zhibek) was 1 hour and 30 minutes late that day, so our entire plan was messed up. We, the tourists, arrived first, so we're not sure if the car that's currently parked is ours because it's really cold outside, so we would like to sit in the car. When we spoke with the driver, he didn't know how to speak in English, so we used Google Translate, and then he confirmed that's the Joinme car. We also ask him for the tourist guide's phone number, which he does not have either. We tried to communicate with their manager, but she did not respond, so we decided to interrupt and contact our Day 01 Lakes tourist guide (Ms. Alina), who could then call our city tour tourist guide. Then Ms. Alina informed us that she had spoken with Ms. Zhibek and that she was on her way. 1. Medeu Stairs of Health - We were unable to climb the stairs and instead took a picture from the bottom with a view of Medeu Skating Rink. The guide advised us to proceed to the next location as the stairs were slippery due to ice. However, we saw other tourists climbing the stairs. It seems that she is trying to skip it so that she may finish the tour at 7 p.m. 2. Green Bazaar - Because the tourist guide advised us that the group must remain together, it will be inconvenient if you have something to look at; other tourists will wait for you to finish. 3. Zenkov Cathedral & The Park of 28 Panfilov Guards - We reached there around 6:30 p.m. I think you'll appreciate the cathedral more in the morning. Ms. Zhibek informed us that this is a bonus stop, yet it was initially included in the tour we paid for. For this trip, we believe it is best to explore the city on our own so that we can learn more. Because Green Bazaar is where we can buy Kazakh souvenirs to take home, you can't do it if all the tourists are waiting for you to finish. It would be preferable if we were able to explore the bazaar alone, not in a group, even if only for a short time.
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