Part two of our "Ski Resorts" series covers ski resorts which require a bit longer traveling to get to then the ones in part 1. To make travelling to ski resorts easier and cheaper we've added dates on our ridesharing page. SUV's and 4x4 vans will be running every weekend to select few resorts and once skiing season in in full swing we'll have cars running every day.
Orlovka Ski Resort
Orlovka is a modern ski resort founded by a group of ski enthusiasts in 1984. Orlovka ski resort is located in a picturesque part of Kyrgyzstan 90 km away from Bishkek, on the way to Lake Issyk-Kul.
Location: Chuy region (90 km away from Bishkek)
Transfer: 65$. Roundtrip in a comfortable SUV with 6 seats (4 adults and two kids). Click here to book transfer or request different types of vehicles
Rideshare: 15$. Click here to check on available date.
Summit elevation: 2200 m
Base elevation: 1640 m
Vertical drop: 560 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 4 (3 double chairlifts and 1 surface lift)
Total piste length: 11740 m (9 pistes x 150-2890 m)
Full-day lift ticket: 500-700 soms (+100 soms for an RFID card)
Opening times: 9:00 - 16:30
General season: December – March
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: yes
Instructors: yes
Other activities: half-pipe, sauna, billiards, night skiing
First-aid station: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: 2-3-person hotel rooms, cottages
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
Karakol Ski Resort
Karakol is a modern ski resort located in Kyrgyzstan, 7 km away from Karakol (Issyk-Kul region). During Soviet times it was used as a training base for the Kyrgyz Olympic team. In 2004 Karakol ski resort was completely renovated. Today it is an ideal place not only for professional athletes, but also for winter sports lovers.
Location: Issyk-Kul region (400 km away from Bishkek, 7 km away from Karakol)
Transfer: 275$. Roundtrip in a comfortable SUV with 6 seats (4 adults and two kids). Click here to book transfer or request different types of vehicles
Rideshare: 60$. Click here to check on available date.
Summit elevation: 3040 m
Base elevation: 2300 m
Vertical drop: 740 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 4 (2 double chairlifts and 2 triple chairlifts)
Total piste length: >20 km (800 m – 4.5 km)
Full-day lift ticket: adults – 900-1200 soms (+200 soms for an RFID card), kids (under 12) – 700 soms (+200 soms for an RFID card)
Opening times: 09:00 - 16:00
General season: November – April
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: yes
Instructors: yes
Other activities: freeriding, off-piste skiing, skating-rink, tobogganing, paragliding
First-aid station: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: hotel rooms, Swiss cottages (chalet)
Accommodation in Karakol: Caprice Karakol Hotel, Green Yard Hotel
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
PRICE LIST
Ski and Snowboard rentals (from 9:00 to 16:00)
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (only weekdays) |
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Ticket type |
Cost |
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Ski-pass |
900 soms |
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Ski-pass for kids (till 12 years) |
700 soms |
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and holidays |
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Ticket type |
Cost |
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Ski-pass |
1200 soms |
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Ski pass for kids (till 12 years old) |
700 soms |
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Half-day price from 9-00 to 12-00 |
900 soms |
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Half-day price from 12-00 to 16-00 |
900 soms |
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Electronic card |
200 soms |
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Ski passes are not returnable and non refundable |
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(only with a passport, one passport per set) |
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Name of service |
Cost per day |
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Ski rental (only children sizes) |
400 soms |
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Rent of inventory (collection of skis from 2012) |
600 soms |
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Rent of inventory (collection of snowbaoeds from 2013-2014) |
1000 soms |
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Rent of inventory (new skis and snowbards from 2015-2016) |
1200 soms |
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ACCOMODATION AT THE KARAKOL SKI RESORT
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Name of service |
Cost |
Note |
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First building |
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Double Room |
1 500 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does not include food, cable car, equipment rental. |
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Three person room |
1 750 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does not include food, cable car, equipment rental. |
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Second building |
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Double Room |
2 000 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does not include food, cable car, equipment rental. |
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Two bedroom suite (Double room) |
2 500 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does not include food, cable car, equipment rental. |
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Third building |
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Double room |
2 000 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does not include food, cable car, equipment rental. |
Cottages "Chalet"
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Name of service |
Cost |
Note |
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2-storey cottage "Chalet" |
6 000 soms per day |
The cottage can sleep up to 8 people. |
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2-storey cottage "Chalet" |
8 000 soms per day |
The cottage can sleep up to 8 people. |
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Cottage "Suite Apartments" |
26 000 soms per day |
The cottage can sleep up to 11 people. |
* Estimated time of check in: after 14.00.
* Estimated time of check out: until 12.00.
Food
On request, the customer can pay for an individual order for meals according to the price list of the restaurant or board (1800 soms / day).
from December 01, 2019 December 12, 2019 and from January 13, 2020. March 15, 2020
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Name of service |
Cost |
Note |
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First building |
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Double Room |
3000 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does |
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Three person room |
3500 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does |
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Second building |
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4000 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does not include food, cable car, equipment rental. |
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Two bedroom suite (Double room) |
5000 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does not include food, cable car, equipment rental. |
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Third building |
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Double room |
4000 soms/per day for the room |
The cost of the room does not include food, cable car, equipment rental. |
Cottages "Chalet"
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Name of service |
Cost |
Note |
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2-storey cottage "Chalet" |
13 000 soms per day |
The cottage can sleep up to 8 people. |
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2-storey cottage "Chalet" |
17 000 soms per day |
The cottage can sleep up to 8 people. |
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Cottage "Suite Apartments" |
26 000 soms per day |
The cottage can sleep up to 11 people. |
The administration of the mountain-skiing base "Karakol" reserves the right to change the prices for the services provided during the season.
Too-Ashuu Ski Resort
Too-Ashuu ski resort is a modern complex for people who choose a healthy lifestyle and active recreation. The base is located on the southern slope of Too-Ashuu Pass, 130 km away from Bishkek.
Too-Ashuu ski resort is located at an altitude of 3000 m above sea level, which contributes to the early start and late finish of the ski season.
Location: Chuy region (130 km away from Bishkek)
Transfer: 85$. Roundtrip in a comfortable SUV with 6 seats (4 adults and two kids). Click here to book transfer or request different types of vehicles
Summit elevation: 3000 m
Base elevation: 3000 m
Vertical drop: 450-750 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 2 (1 double chairlift and 1 surface lift)
Total piste length: 10.4 km (2600 m – 5000 m)
Full-day lift ticket: adults – 600-800 soms, kids (under 12) – 400-600 soms, kids (under 6) - free
Opening times: 10:00 - 16:00, Wednesday-Sunday
General season: October – April
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: no
Instructors: yes
Other activities: heliski, freeriding, skating rink, paragliding, Russian sauna
First-aid station: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: 2-4-6-person cottage rooms, 6-8-10-person trailers
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
Price List
| Thursday - Sunday and holidays | |
| Ticket type | Cost |
| One-time 1-day pass for adults over 12 years (using the cable car and ski runs) | 800 soms |
| One-time 1-day pass for children from 6 to 12 years (using the cable car and ski runs) | 600 soms |
| Children up to 6 years old | Free |
| One-time 1-day pass for students of the KR (cable) | 600 soms |
| One-time 1-day pass for half a day (from 13:00 to 16:00) | 600 soms |
| One-time 1-day pass for children for half a day (from 13:00 to 16:00) | |
| One-time descent along the route | 400 soms |
| One-time trip on the cable car | 200 soms |
| Use of the slopes and roll-outs to the road (independent lifts) | 300 soms |
| The administration of the Too-Ashuu ski resort reserves the right to change the prices for the services provided during the season | |
| List of Services | Cost per day |
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Set (skis, boots, sticks) |
600 soms |
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Sticks |
200 soms |
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Skis |
400 soms |
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Boots |
300 soms |
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Snowboard (board, boots) |
700 soms |
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Board |
500 soms |
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Sled |
300 soms |
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Ski goggles |
200 soms |
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Ski gloves |
200 soms |
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Instructor's services / 1 hour |
700 soms |
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Instructor's services (full day) |
3000 soms |
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Full day instructor's services for children (up to 12 years) |
2000 soms |
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Snowmobile with an instructor / 10 minutes |
1000 soms |
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Snowmobile with an instructor / 1 hour |
4000 soms |
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Conference hall rental |
8000 soms |
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Table (1 hour) |
100 soms |
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Shashlyk grill (1 day) |
200 soms |
| Prices for additional services: | Cost |
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Bath house (number of people - 5) |
1000 soms per hour |
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Skating rink |
400 soms per hour / 600 soms per day |
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Skate rental |
400 soms per hour |
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List of services |
Cost per day |
Note |
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2-bed room in a cottage |
4500 soms |
Breakfast for two; 1 heated room with separate bathroom; shower; TV. |
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4-bed room in a cottage |
4800 soms |
Breakfast for four; 1 heated room with separate bathroom; shower; TV. |
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5-bed room in a cottage |
5300 soms |
Breakfast for five; 1 heated room with separate bathroom; shower; TV. |
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6-bed room in a cottage |
6400 soms |
Breakfast for six; 1 heated room with separate bathroom; shower; TV. |
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6-person caravan |
7600 soms |
Without breakfast, 1 heated room with separate bathroom; shower. |
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8-person caravan |
4000 soms |
Without breakfast, 1 heated room with separate bathroom; shower; |
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10-person caravan |
5000 soms |
Without breakfast, 1 heated room with separate bathroom; shower; |
Chimbulak ski resort is located in the picturesque gorge of Zailiysky Alatau at an altitude of 2260 m above sea level, 25 km from the center of Almaty. The average air temperature in summer is + 20C, in winter -7C. The average thickness of the snow cover is up to 150 cm, the number of sunny days per year is up to 90%. The snow cover is from November to May. The ski slopes are serviced by two twin-chairlifts, a single-chairlift and a tow rope, as well as a free towing lift. Since 2003, a 4-seater road came into operation, opening a new region for lovers of extreme skiing. The lifts will lift you from a height of 2260 m, above sea level to the Talgar Pass (3163 m), a height difference of 903 m. The tracks are prepared by three snow-sealing machines (Ratrak).
At a height of 3163 meters above sea level, lifts start up. To your right and left are majestic mountains with snowy slopes and evergreen Tien Shan firs. Chimbulak's calling card is a variety of routes, including gentle and gentle slopes for beginners, long trails for trained skiers, FIS-tracks for downhill skiing, wild valleys with pristine snow and half-pipe for snowboarders, extreme bends for pros, a special track for mogula . Every year new routes appear on Chimbulak. Chimbulak ski slopes are certified by the International Ski Federation (FIS). Downhill and gigantic slalom tracks are rightfully included in the ten most difficult tracks in the world.
Transfer: 290$. Roundtrip in a comfortable 4x4 (SUV or Minivan). Click here to book transfer or request different types of vehicles
Rideshare: 55$. Click here to check on available date.
Plateau length: 3800 meters;
Width: from 100 to 600 meters;
The difference in height: 943 m;
Ski area: 2260 - 3163 m;
The average slope: 12-28 degrees;
The maximum slope of the slope: 45 degrees;
The total ski area: 99 acres.
Sports opportunities:
Alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowboarding. During the whole season, professional and amateur alpine skiing and amateur snowboarding competitions are held in Chimbulak.
Operation mode:
Ski resort "Chimbulak" is open around the clock.
Chairlifts operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
