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Almaty Highlights: Peaks, Parks & Panoramas (City tour)

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Almaty, Казахстан

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Duration:
11 Hours
Group Size:
4 persons
Location:
Almaty
Tour Type:
City Tours

Overview

Only got one day in Almaty? Challenge accepted! Join us for a fun-packed, memorable tour showcasing the city’s best—from breathtaking mountain views and local markets to historic landmarks and secret foodie spots. Your Instagram followers will thank you later!

📌 Tour Itinerary (Let’s do this!):

⏰ 08:00 – Meet-up Time

Location: Abaya 50 (Circus Parking Lot). Early risers get the best adventures!

🚐 08:15 – Departure

Hop into our comfy transport—playlist requests accepted (within reason).

🏔️ 09:00 – Medeu Skating Rink & Health Stairs

Snap pics at the world’s highest skating rink and test your legs on the Health Stairs.

(Rocky Balboa moment guaranteed.)

🚡 10:30 – Cable Car Ride: Medeu → Shymbulak

Enjoy stunning panoramic views as we ascend to Shymbulak—Central Asia’s coolest ski resort. Epic mountain selfies incoming!

🍽️ 13:30 – Lunch Break at a Cozy City Café

Try delicious local Kazakh dishes or international favorites. Good vibes and great food—check!

🛍️ 14:30 – City Adventure: Green Bazaar, Rahat Chocolate Factory & Panfilov Park

 • Wander the lively Green Bazaar, practice bargaining like a pro, and sample local treats (kazakh sweets, anyone?).

 • Sweet tooth alert! Visit Rahat Chocolate Factory store—bring home the tastiest souvenirs.

 • Explore historic Panfilov Park, home to the iconic wooden Zenkov Cathedral (trust us, it’s impressive!).

🚐 16:00 – Off to Kok Tobe Hill

The city’s best viewpoint awaits.

🌄 17:00 – Kok Tobe Hill Adventure

Stroll around Kok Tobe Park, snap panoramic city shots, ride the Ferris wheel, or chill with the Beatles (well, their monument anyway!).

🏙️ 19:00 – Return to the City

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride back—adventure successfully accomplished!

🎯 Why choose this Almaty tour?

 • ✅ Best of Almaty in One Go:

From stunning mountains to buzzing markets—no FOMO guaranteed!

 • ✅ Instagram Gold:

Capture spectacular mountain views, vibrant local markets, and iconic city landmarks.

 • ✅ Foodie-friendly:

Taste the best local dishes and legendary Kazakh chocolate.

 • ✅ Relaxed & Fun:

Hassle-free tour with comfy transport, friendly guide, and great stories.

🚘 Trip details (Peace of mind included):

 • 🛣️ Distance Covered: Around 100 km of city and scenic mountain roads.

 • 🛡️ Safety First: Reliable transport, professional driver, and local guide who won’t bore you (we promise!).

📸 Bonus:

Get your best shots taken by your friendly guide—memories guaranteed!

🎁 Free souvenir:

Receive an exclusive Almaty-themed postcard to remember your epic day.

Ready to fall in love with Almaty in just one day?

Book now—we’ll take care of the rest!

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Guide services
Entrance tickets to Koktobe
Medeu-Shymbulak (cable car)
Hotel Pickup
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Travel Styles
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Adventure

Itinerary

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Medeu
Medeu Ski Ring
Medeu Ski Ring
The Medeu (Kazakh: Медеу, Medeu) is an outdoor speed skating and bandy rink. It is located in a mountain valley (Medeu Valley, or the valley of Malaya Almatinka River) on the south-eastern outskirts of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Medeu sits 1,691 metres above sea level. It consists of 10.5 thousand square meters of ice and utilizes a sophisticated freezing and watering system to ensure the quality of the ice.
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Shymbulak
Mountain resort Shymbulak
Mountain resort Shymbulak
Shymbulak (Kazakh: Şymbūlaq), also known as Chimbulak is a ski resort near Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is the largest ski resort in Central Asia. It is located in the upper part of the Medeu Valley in the Zailiisky Alatau mountain range, at an elevation of 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) above sea level. The resort area is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Almaty city by Medeo road. It is popular for its mild climate, large number of sunny days and great amount of snow through the winter (from November till May).[
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The Green Bazaar
The Green Bazaar (Зелёный базар) is one of the most famous and historic markets in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is a must-visit destination for tourists who want to experience local culture, taste traditional Kazakh food, and buy fresh produce, spices, and souvenirs.
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Kok-Tobe
Kok Tobe (Кок-Тобе), meaning "Blue Hill", is one of the most famous landmarks in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Located at 1,100 meters above sea level, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains.
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Ascension Cathedral
The Ascension Cathedral (Russian: Вознесенский собор Vosnesenskiy sobor, Kazakh: Вознесенск кафедралы шіркеуі Voznesensk kafedraly shirkeýi), also known as Zenkov Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral located in Panfilov Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Completed in 1907, the cathedral is made out of wood but without nails. It stands 56 meters tall, and is claimed to be the second tallest wooden church in the world

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