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BOGDANOVICH GLACIER
Discover the beauty of an ancient glacier, just a day's hike from Almaty.
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SeasonAll year -
Duration1 Day -
Group SizeUp to 6 people -
Cost€195 or less
BOGDANOVICH GLACIER
Discover the beauty of an ancient glacier, just a day's hike from Almaty.
All year
1 day
Up to 6 people
€195 or less
Bogdanovich Glacier represents the ideal day-trip destination to sparkling glacier departing from Almaty. Using the cable car system to reach 3200 meters altitude, visitors can skip lengthy approaches and focus on experiencing the glacier itself.
Details
195 EUR per one person
105 EUR per person for the group of 2
95 EUR per person for the group of 3
75 EUR per person for the group of 4-6
Payment for one-day programs can be made in cash on the morning of the program day. You can choose to pay in euros or local currency. If you would like to book a program for a specific date, we require a 30% prepayment to secure your place. This deposit is not refundable, but at our discretion, we may transfer it to a different program if needed.
105 EUR per person for the group of 2
95 EUR per person for the group of 3
75 EUR per person for the group of 4-6
Payment for one-day programs can be made in cash on the morning of the program day. You can choose to pay in euros or local currency. If you would like to book a program for a specific date, we require a 30% prepayment to secure your place. This deposit is not refundable, but at our discretion, we may transfer it to a different program if needed.
What's included:
Not included:
- English-speaking guide.
- Transfer Almaty – Cable car – Almaty.
- Cable car ticket from Medeo to Talgar Pass and back.
- Crampons rent.
- First aid kit.
Not included:
- Personal and other expenses not indicated in the program.
- Insurance policy.
- Food for snacks.
This is a schedule to help you understand the timing of the program. In winter, it gets dark very early, so you need to start the program as early as possible. In summer, you can start a little later in the day.
7:45 - 8:00 – Meeting the guide at your place, transfer to cable car.
8:45 – Arrival at Medeo, the lower station of the cable car. Take the cable car to Shymbulak and then continue up to the Talgar Pass, which is at an altitude of 3,200 meters.
9:45 – Arrival at the Talgar Pass. You may use the restroom, take a look around, and prepare for the trek.
10:00 - 12:00 - Trekking to the ice cave on the Bogdanovich Glacier can take anywhere between 40 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the conditions.
12:00 - 14:00 – Exploring ice grottoes and caves. Free time.
14:00 - Start of the return trip. If you would like to spend more time at the Shymbulak ski resort on the way back, go to a cafe or restaurant or something like that. You can complete the guided program there and then descend on your own. Your cable car ticket will remain valid until the evening.
7:45 - 8:00 – Meeting the guide at your place, transfer to cable car.
8:45 – Arrival at Medeo, the lower station of the cable car. Take the cable car to Shymbulak and then continue up to the Talgar Pass, which is at an altitude of 3,200 meters.
9:45 – Arrival at the Talgar Pass. You may use the restroom, take a look around, and prepare for the trek.
10:00 - 12:00 - Trekking to the ice cave on the Bogdanovich Glacier can take anywhere between 40 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the conditions.
12:00 - 14:00 – Exploring ice grottoes and caves. Free time.
14:00 - Start of the return trip. If you would like to spend more time at the Shymbulak ski resort on the way back, go to a cafe or restaurant or something like that. You can complete the guided program there and then descend on your own. Your cable car ticket will remain valid until the evening.
- Hiking boots and clothes that are appropriate for the season and the weather forecast.
- Backpack.
- Headlamp.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen with high UVA protection
- Water container / Thermos for hot tea.
- Trekking poles.
- Light crampons are included in the winter season program fee.
