City: Almaty
Top Things to do in Almaty
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty /ˈælməti/ (Kazakh: Алматы, Almaty [ɑlmɑˈtə]; Russian: Алматы), formerly known as Alma-Ata /ˌælmə.əˈtɑː/ (Russian: Алма-Ата) and Verny (Russian: Верный Vernyy), is the largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population of 1,797,431 people, about 8% of the country's total population. It served as capital of the Kazakh state in its various forms from 1929 to 1997, under the influence of the then Soviet Union and its appointees. Alma-Ata was the host city for a 1978 international conference on Primary Health Care where the Alma Ata Declaration was adopted, marking a paradigm shift in global public health. In 1997, the government relocated the capital to Astana in the north of the country, which is about 12 hours away by train.
Restaurants in Almaty
1. Picnic Team
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Picnic Team is a group of the professionals and, at the same time, travel-obsessed friends who once realized that they want to share their adventures with others. We offer the following: - individual tours through national parks and reserves - genial company of multi-lingual guides - comfortable and safe transport - necessary outdoor equipment - exclusive food from recognized chef
2. Outfitters KZ
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Outfitter KZ has a professional experience in carrying out outdoor 4WD tours. We focus on our own author’s routes and develop new interesting tours for our guests.
3. Kolsai Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
Our team of professionals is pleased to offer fascinating outdoor activities such: a private tours, hiking & SUV tours of Kazakhstan. Our team will opening of new horizons for exploring! You can get acquainted with different routes and programs of adventures tours and choose a multi-day tour! Visit a historical attractions under the open sky, see the pristine nature, flora and fauna of this big country of Kazakhstan! Welcome to Kazakhstan!
4. SUP Almaty
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
We offer a new kind of tourism in Almaty - "Ecological tours on SUP-surfing" (paddleboard) Water excursions aimed at highlighting the environmental problems of the mountain lakes Kolsai and Kaindy, as well as Issyk Lake. Slow walks on the smooth water of the Ili River with the study of the terrain and rowing at a moderate pace. In one day you get: - Mastering the technique of riding on the SUP-surfing - Contribution to the conservation of the natural ecosystem of water resources - Enjoy the most beautiful views of nature reserves - Charge of positive emotions - Great photos for memory
5. Big Almaty Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 781 reviews
Reviewed By 57mackiel - Ottawa, Canada
This is a gorgeous lake that is not so easy to get to unless you take a Yandex or have a friend with a car. High up in a winding road, you can see our gorgeous water supply for the city of Almaty! It is gorgeous, but do not go in it or drink from it. There are guards and since this is the local drinking water, you cannot take a boat, fish or touch the water. The ice freezes over the top in the winter months and it thaws out around the end of April. A beautiful site not to be missed. Usually there is also a man with a falcon up there too for you to take photos with.
6. Shymbulak Ski Resort
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4.5 based on 512 reviews
The Shymbulak ski resort is located in the picturesque gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau at an altitude of 2,260 meters above sea level, a 15-minute drive from the center of Almaty
Reviewed By sheenlibra - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Facilities are great. After hiring the equipmens the at bottom station, it's a fairly long gondola ride to the lowest ski point at approx 2200m. Instructors and several restaurants are available here. There are 3 heights that you can start your ski or snowboarding from, and there are 2 places in the cable car that you can stop for a meal and a drinks both with beautiful views of the entire resort and mountain. Must visit if you're in Almaty.
7. Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort
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4.5 based on 735 reviews
Medeu Alpine Sports Complex is located in picturesque canyon Ile Alatau on 1691 metres high above the sea level. The highest ice skating rink in the world. • Working schedule: whole year • Activities in winter: ice skating • Activities in summer: skating, bicycles, skateboarding, streetball and volleyball. • Ice field area: 10 500 sq.m • Average temperature: summer time +20 C, winter -10 C •
Reviewed By jokokendal - Singapore, Singapore
Very nice and huge. First time to such a large skating rink. Its easily accessible by public bus from Kazakhstan Hotel. It costs us KZT150 (sgd1=kzt280) per pax but the 45minutes ride leading to Medeu was beautiful.
