Ak Bulak Ski Resort Guided Tour

Kazakhstan 1 day Minivan from €66 per person 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
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About this tour

One-day ski trip near Almaty to one of the best lift-assisted freeride spots. Best off-piste playground for experienced riders, and if you're lucky enough to catch a day after snowfall, you will have all chances to get the best day in your skiing/snowboarding season. Steep gradients, wide slopes and narrow couloirs, coniferous forest, drops and lines of descent for every taste.

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Winter activity

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Ak Bulak, Talgarskiy, Kazakhstan

Departure from Almaty at 08:00. Arrival on the territory of ski resort Ak-Bulak at approx. 09:30. Preparations and instructions from the guide. At 10:00 - ascent by gondola cable car to the slope with altitude 2006 m a.s.l. Then chairlift will deliver you further to the highest point of resort with "black slopes" only. Slope gradient in this zone is from 25 to 45 degrees. Parts of descent pass both in open spaces and in the treeline, among the Tien-Shan firs with lots of drops. A huge mass of white fluffy snow and amazing panorama of surrounding high rocky mountains will leave the brightest impression. Skiing on the "black slopes" of the resort with a guide until 13:30. The guide knows the resort "like the palm on his hand" and will show you the most interesting places, hidden from the majority of riders. Riding will be fun, intense and full of adventures - you will not even notice how fast time is running. A picnic lunch will be arranged on the benches at the observation ground until 14:30. You will have a rest, take a sunbath and admire views of the big mountains located nearby, and perhaps, even see a huge and beautiful prey bird – bearded vulture. After lunch you will shred again with new portion of energy until 16:00, and then will ski down to the parking. Packing stuff and departure to Almaty. Arrival to Almaty at about 19:00.

What's included

Included
Guide
Lunch
Driver
Activities
Entrance Tickets
Beverages
Notes on included services

1. Services of professional English-speaking skiing guide 2. Transfer Almaty - Ak-Bulak Ski Resort - Almaty 3. Daily ski-pass at the ski resort 4. Lunch snack (sandwish with tuna/chicken/cheese/vegetables, apple, chocolate bar) 5. Bottled water (1 l)

Notes on not included

1. Rental of ski/snowboard and avalanche equipment (rental is possible upon request) 2. Meals and beverages not indicated in the program 3. Accommodation in Almaty before or after the tour 4. Visa support and registration in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, if required 5. Insurance policy

What to know

Required clothing and equipment: - Freeride skis/snowboard - Ski/snowboard boots - Poles (for skiers) - Set of avalanche equipment (air bag system, shovel, probe, transceiver) - Freeride backpack with volume 20-35 liters and with skis/snowboard fixation - Goggles with extra lens - Helmet - Gloves or mittens - Light puff vest or jacket - Sunscreen - Sunglasses - Thermos with hot tea - Personal AID kit - Additional snacks

Route & locations

Almaty, Kazakhstan to Ak Bulak, Talgarskiy, Kazakhstan