Hike to Bogdanovich Glacier: Day Trek from Almaty

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A guided day hike from Almaty to Bogdanovich Glacier via Shymbulak and Talgar Pass. Return cable-car tickets for guests and the guide are included.

Travel from Almaty to Shymbulak and take the cable cars up to Talgar Pass (KKD-4). From the pass, hike with a mountain guide to Bogdanovich Glacier, with time for photographs and a picnic stop in the mountains.

The hike takes approximately two hours each way. Return by the same trail, descend by cable car and travel back to your hotel in Almaty. The price includes return cable-car tickets for every guest and the guide; the route depends on mountain conditions and cable-car operation.

Highlights

  • Bogdanovich Glacier hike via Shymbulak and Talgar Pass (KKD-4)
  • Departure from Almaty in the morning, return to the hotel the same day
  • Maximum altitude — up to 3500 m; if you have blood pressure issues, consult a doctor
  • The program includes a hiking section — basic stamina and comfortable shoes are required

Itinerary

Bogdanovich Glacier
Day 1

Shymbulak cable cars and Bogdanovich Glacier hike

Pick-up from your hotel in Almaty at 08:00 and travel to Shymbulak, arriving around 09:00. Take the cable cars up to Talgar Pass (KKD-4), then hike with a mountain guide for approximately two hours each way to Bogdanovich Glacier, with time for photos and a picnic stop. Return along the same trail, descend by cable car and travel back to your hotel in Almaty at around 17:30. Return cable-car tickets for all guests and the guide are included.

Want to change a day? The guide adapts the pace and stops to your group.Ask the guide →

What’s included

Included
  • Transport along the entire route
  • Professional guide services
  • All eco-fees and entrance to national parks and protected natural areas
  • Return Shymbulak cable-car tickets to Talgar Pass (KKD-4), including the guide
Paid separately
  • Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners)
  • Entertainment and additional activities outside the main program
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts — full refund. After that — according to the operator’s rules.

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Practical info

Good to know

Meeting place
You choose the meeting place: an address, hotel, or airport in Almaty, to be confirmed at booking
Suitable for
Active travelers · Prepared hikers · Teenagers 12+
Not suitable for
Pregnant women · People with heart or blood pressure conditions · Small children

What to bring

  • ID card or passport
  • Trekking shoes with good grip
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat
  • A warm jacket or fleece — it is cool in the mountains even in summer
  • A light rain jacket or shell jacket in case of mountain showers
  • A water bottle (to refill in villages and hotels) and a light snack for the road

Safety notes

Please follow the guide's instructions, check the weather forecast before departure, and bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

Tour season: June 1 – September 30 (Season: June 1 – September 30 (the glacier trail is under snow the rest of the year))
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from $405/ person