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Hiking to the Bogdanovich Glacier is one of the best and most affordable ways to visit glaciers in 1 day from Almaty. Starting in the morning from the city, you reach an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level by cable car. This significantly reduces the approach time and allows you to move deeper into the glacier. The route is also available in winter - it is in the cold season that you can visit the ice cave, which has become popular in recent years - it is also called Oktyabrskaya.
Get inspired!
- Almaty is surrounded by mountains - if you are an active traveler and hiking enthusiast, do not miss the opportunity to find yourself at an altitude of 3500 meters surrounded by glaciers, in just 1 day
- We take care of your safe hike and smooth logistics: pick you up in the city, transfer you comfortably to Medeo and further to the pass. Professional mountain guide follows you all the day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If we pick you up at a hotel or a guest house, we normally wait for you (a guide or a driver) at a lobby/reception desk 15 minutes before departure. If we meet you at the airport, then a guide/driver will hold a plate with your name - as provided in booking.
Itinerary
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1Medeo
We pick you up in the morning in Almaty and drive up to the Medeo skating rink. Here we take a cable car, which will delivers us to the Talgarsky pass (3200m above sea level) via Shymbulak ski resort.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2
The trail to the Bogdanovich glacier passes the zone of alpine highlands and then the zone of glaciers with almost no vegetation. In the beginning it goes along the left side of the gorge, by the ground track. Then comes to the left side moraine of the glacier. Here the path becomes almost invisible. After about 1 hour of hike, the path comes to the middle of the gorge, crossing around a large rocky ledge from the left. Then it leads to the tongue of the glacier by the right side of the mountain valley. Along the way you will admire the views of Chkalov and Fizkulturnik peaks, covered by "hanging" glaciers called Ayak and Til. The tongue of the glacier offers a stunning panorama of the northern walls of the peaks Komsomol, Amangeldy and Pioneer. In winter, we can add a visit to Oktyabrskaya ice cave (if it is safe). Having reached the height of 3600 meters, we start hiking back to the pass. Take a cable car down to Medeo and then drive to the city.
5 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Almaty
Way back to Almaty may take another 1 hour
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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