Skip to content

Kazakhstan 6 nightsRomanceAdventure

Almaty Winter for Two

Beginner ski mornings, warm spa afternoons and time together in the city.

  1. 1Almaty
  2. 2Medeu
  3. 3Shymbulak

From, per person~US$1,270

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Jan to Mar

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Stay in a warm, comfortable Almaty hotel and try skiing with two private lessons for the two of you. Rest days between mountain visits leave time for the spa, shared meals and enjoying the city together.

Length
6 nights
Route
Almaty, Medeu, Shymbulak…
Best time
Jan to Mar
Ideal for
Couples trying skiing for the first time with city comforts

Why you'll love it

  1. Six nights in a 5-star city hotel
  2. Two private beginner ski lessons for the two of you
  3. Private transfers for both mountain visits
  4. One couples spa treatment
  5. Try Kazakh dishes over a relaxed dinner
  6. Rest days between ski mornings

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    A Warm Winter Welcome

    Meet your driver at the airport and settle into your hotel. Rest after the flight and spend a quiet evening indoors.

    • Stay: Central Almaty 5-star hotel with a spa
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 45–90 minutes in winter conditions

  2. Day 2

    Parks, Markets and Kazakh Food

    Take a short guided walk around Panfilov Park and visit the Green Bazaar, stopping indoors to warm up along the way. Keep the afternoon free before trying a selection of Kazakh dishes at dinner with your host.

    • Stay: Central Almaty 5-star hotel with a spa
    • Getting there: Private city transfers, approximately 45–75 minutes total, plus short walks

  3. Day 3

    Your First Ski Morning

    Drive to Medeu, take the cable car and collect ski equipment fitted for you at the arranged rental shop. Share a two-hour private beginner lesson, then have lunch before returning to the city.

    • Stay: Central Almaty 5-star hotel with a spa
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 60–90 minutes each way; cable car approximately 20–30 minutes each way to the resort

  4. Day 4

    Late Breakfast and Spa

    Keep the morning free for a late breakfast and a café visit. Enjoy your booked couples spa treatment in the afternoon, with the rest of the day free.

    • Stay: Central Almaty 5-star hotel with a spa

  5. Day 5

    Your Second Ski Lesson

    Return to Shymbulak for a second two-hour private lesson, building on what you learnt the first time. Practise on slopes chosen by your instructor, then have lunch before heading back.

    • Stay: Central Almaty 5-star hotel with a spa
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 60–90 minutes each way; cable car approximately 20–30 minutes each way to the resort

  6. Day 6

    A Day for Yourselves

    Browse shops, take your time over coffee or enjoy the hotel as you like. End your last evening with a farewell dinner, with a table booked for you.

    • Stay: Central Almaty 5-star hotel with a spa
    • Getting there: Private dinner transfers, approximately 30–60 minutes total

  7. Day 7

    Home After Breakfast

    Enjoy breakfast and pack, with no early sightseeing planned. Your private driver takes you to the airport, allowing extra time for winter traffic.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 45–90 minutes in winter conditions

Where you'll stay

  1. 6 nights · days 1 to 6Central Almaty 5-star hotel with a spa

When to go

  1. Jangood time to go
  2. Febgood time to go
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Jan to Mar. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Six hotel nights, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and transport for planned sightseeing
  • Private guided city visit
  • Two private ski lessons for two beginners, two hours each
  • Two days of ski, boot and helmet rental
  • Cable car access and beginner-area ski lift passes on lesson days
  • Two mountain lunches
  • One 60-minute spa treatment per person
  • Kazakh tasting dinner and farewell dinner

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance that covers skiing for leisure
  • Entry documents or visa fees, if needed
  • Ski clothing, gloves and goggles
  • Extra lessons or ski passes covering more areas
  • Meals and drinks beyond those listed
  • Early check-in and late checkout
  • Personal spending, tips and Indian tax collected at source (TCS), if applicable

Good to know

  • The estimated starting price is ₹119,000 per person, with two people sharing a room, for the premium stays and services listed. International flights are extra; festive dates and school holidays cost more.
  • Ski days depend on snow, working lifts and available instructors. Confirm arrangements before booking; the order of ski days may need to change.
  • Choose insurance that specifically covers skiing and bring waterproof winter clothing. Vegetarian meals can be arranged in advance.

Before you go to Kazakhstan

Capital:
Astana
Languages:
Kazakh, Russian
Currency:
KZT

Questions

How many days is the Almaty Winter for Two trip?

6 nights and 7 days: Almaty, Medeu, Shymbulak, Almaty.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,19,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Jan to Mar.

What is included?

Six hotel nights, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and transport for planned sightseeing, Private guided city visit, Two private ski lessons for two beginners, two hours each, Two days of ski, boot and helmet rental, Cable car access and beginner-area ski lift passes on lesson days, Two mountain lunches, One 60-minute spa treatment per person, Kazakh tasting dinner and farewell dinner.

What is not included?

International flights, Travel insurance that covers skiing for leisure, Entry documents or visa fees, if needed, Ski clothing, gloves and goggles, Extra lessons or ski passes covering more areas, Meals and drinks beyond those listed, Early check-in and late checkout, Personal spending, tips and Indian tax collected at source (TCS), if applicable.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

More ways to see Kazakhstan

Same feel, somewhere new

Trips with a similar pace and mood, in other countries.

Reviewed by

From ~US$1,270