Medeo and the ski resort Shymbulak

🌙 Duration: Full day (5–7 hours)

🏙️ Type of tour: Mountain & Nature Tour

🥾 Activity level: Easy

🌐 Operated in: English, German, Russian, Kazakh, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, French

📅 Season: Year-round

Discover the breathtaking mountain landscapes just outside Almaty on this scenic Medeu & Shymbulak tour. This experience combines iconic landmarks with light hiking and panoramic viewpoints in the Northern Tien Shan Mountains.

Visit the legendary Medeu high-altitude skating rink, located at 1,691 meters above sea level, and walk up the famous Health Stairs (842 steps) to the Medeu dam viewpoint.

Continue your journey with a ride on the Medeu–Shymbulak cable car, offering spectacular views of mountain peaks and alpine scenery. At Shymbulak Mountain Resort, enjoy fresh mountain air and stunning panoramic landscapes.

The tour also includes a scenic visit to Gorelnik Gorge, where you will take an easy walk to a modern suspension bridge, one of the newest viewpoints in the Almaty mountains.

With comfortable transport, a professional guide and a well-balanced itinerary, this tour is a perfect introduction to the Almaty mountains and nature.

⭐ Visit the famous Medeu high-altitude skating rink
⭐ Walk up the Health Stairs (842 steps) to the Medeu dam
⭐ Ride the Medeu–Shymbulak cable car with panoramic mountain views
⭐ Explore Shymbulak Mountain Resort, the top alpine destination in Central Asia
⭐ Enjoy an easy hike in Gorelnik Gorge
⭐ Walk across the modern suspension bridge in the mountains

🧭 Perfect combination of iconic landmarks and easy hiking
⭐ Includes unique experiences not offered by most tours (Health Stairs & suspension bridge)
🚐 Comfortable private transport
🧭 Professional local guide
🏔 Scenic alpine views just minutes from Almaty

Medeu – the world-famous high-altitude skating rink at 1,691 meters

Shymbulak Mountain Resort – Central Asia’s leading alpine resort with panoramic mountain views

Gorelnik Gorge – a scenic mountain valley with rivers, forests and walking trails

Medeu Dam – a viewpoint reached via the famous Health Stairs

Northern Tien Shan Mountains – spectacular alpine landscapes surrounding Almaty

👥 First-time visitors to Almaty
👥 Nature lovers and mountain scenery seekers
👥 Travelers looking for easy hiking and active sightseeing
👥 Visitors with limited time who want to explore the mountains
👥 Couples, families and small groups