Almaty: City Tour with Medeu, Shymbulak & Kok-Tobe

The world's highest outdoor skating rink,
Medeu Ice Rink

This is a tour where you can experience Kazakhstan's nature and culture at the same time.

In particular, the Medeu Ice Rink, located at 1,691m above sea level, is one of the highest outdoor skating rinks in the world, boasting a unique environment surrounded by beautiful mountains and famous for its excellent ice quality made using clean mountain glacier water. The wide rink is ideal for various ice sports such as speed skating, ice hockey, and figure skating, and be sure to visit the historically significant site, nicknamed the “Record Factory” due to the many world records set here.

Tour Recommended Points

🚌 Comfortable movement:
You can tour Almaty's main attractions comfortably in a tour vehicle.

🗣️ Expert Guide:
A guide fluent in English and Russian will provide interesting information about each location.

🚠 Beautiful Cable Car:
Take the cable car from Medeu to Simbulak for stunning views of the surrounding mountains (optional).

🏞️ Colorful attractions:
Visit places with a variety of attractions, including ice rinks, markets, parks, ski resorts, and hills.

🏙️ Enjoy the city view:
You can climb up Kok Tobe Hill and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Almaty city.

A brief look at the travel course

Medeu Ice Rink:
It is the world's highest mountain skating rink, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Simbulak Ski Resort:
One of the largest ski resorts in Central Asia, offering a variety of activities including skiing in winter and hiking in summer. A cable car connecting Medeu offers spectacular views.

Green Bazaar:
It is a lively traditional market where you can see and buy fresh agricultural products and various local specialties. It is a great opportunity to get a glimpse into the lives of Almaty people.

Panfilov 28 Guards Park:
It is a historical park with a monument honoring the heroes of World War II and the beautiful Zenkov Cathedral.

Kok Tobe Hill:
It is a hill located on the outskirts of Almaty city, and from the top, you can see the whole city of Almaty at a glance. There are also various attractions such as a mini zoo, amusement rides, and a Beatles statue.