City beneath the mountains
Almaty & Medeu
“Begin among tree-lined streets, then follow the mountains upward.”
Suggested 2–3 days Personally planned
Original destination-inspired visual representation. Actual places, seasons and travel conditions may differ.
The experience
See the place.
Feel its rhythm.
Almaty blends relaxed cafés, leafy avenues, markets and Soviet-era character with an extraordinary mountain backdrop. A short drive leads to the Medeu high-altitude skating complex and the gateway to the Trans-Ili Alatau—an easy way to combine city life, local flavour and open mountain air in one unhurried experience.
Plan this experienceA thoughtful starting point
Build the journey around
01
Almaty neighbourhoods & cafés
02
Medeu mountain valley
03
Local food, markets & viewpoints
Ready to begin?