Snow Safaries
Snow Safaries
Snowmobile Expeditions to Explore the Untamed Beauty of the Altai Mountains Wilderness
Snowmobile Expeditions to Explore the Untamed Beauty of the Altai Mountains Wilderness
Scenic Snowmobile Expeditions Through Kazakhstan’s Winter Wilderness
Scenic Expeditions Through Kazakhstan’s Wilderness
Ride through endless white landscapes, take in breathtaking panoramas, and experience the untouched beauty of the Altai Mountains.
Unlike deep snow expeditions, Snow Safari is designed for adventurers who want to explore rather than conquer. With long-distance snowmobile tours, you’ll traverse wide-open valleys, frozen rivers, and historic landmarks, all while soaking in the raw, untouched nature of Kazakhstan's remote wilderness.
From February to mid-April, when days grow longer and the weather becomes more stable, our guided Snow Safari expeditions provide an unparalleled opportunity to ride through stunning landscapes and experience a different side of winter travel.
- The Route -
- The Route -
Scenic, Historical & Unforgettable
Scenic, Historical & Unforgettable
Our Snow Safari routes are carefully designed to showcase the best of the Altai Mountains:
✔ 100 km round-trip routes through vast, untouched landscapes.
✔ Panoramic viewpoints with breathtaking mountain scenery.
✔ Historic sites & hidden cultural landmarks along the way.
✔ Snow-covered forests, frozen rivers, and open alpine meadows.
💡 Unlike deep snow riding, Snow Safari focuses on exploration, making it accessible for all skill levels.
Our Snow Safari routes are carefully designed to showcase the best of the Altai Mountains:
✔ 100 km round-trip routes through vast, untouched landscapes.
✔ Panoramic viewpoints with breathtaking mountain scenery.
✔ Historic sites & hidden cultural landmarks along the way.
✔ Snow-covered forests, frozen rivers, and open alpine meadows.
💡 Unlike deep snow riding, Snow Safari focuses on exploration, making it accessible for all skill levels.
- The Route -
Scenic, Historical & Unforgettable
Our Snow Safari routes are carefully designed to showcase the best of the Altai Mountains:
✔ 100 km round-trip routes through vast, untouched landscapes.
✔ Panoramic viewpoints with breathtaking mountain scenery.
✔ Historic sites & hidden cultural landmarks along the way.
✔ Snow-covered forests, frozen rivers, and open alpine meadows.
💡 Unlike deep snow riding, Snow Safari focuses on exploration, making it accessible for all skill levels.
- The Experience -
- The Experience -
What to Expect on a Snow Safari Tour
What to Expect on a Snow Safari Tour
✔ Small group expeditions (5–10 guests per tour) for a personal and immersive experience.
✔ Professional guides leading the way, ensuring safety and navigation through remote terrain.
✔ Comfortable, two-person touring snowmobiles, perfect for long-distance riding.
✔ Daily riding distances of 50–100 km, depending on the route and conditions.
✔ Midway picnic stops in scenic locations, enjoying warm drinks and local delicacies.
✔ Small group expeditions (5–10 guests per tour) for a personal and immersive experience.
✔ Professional guides leading the way, ensuring safety and navigation through remote terrain.
✔ Comfortable, two-person touring snowmobiles, perfect for long-distance riding.
✔ Daily riding distances of 50–100 km, depending on the route and conditions.
✔ Midway picnic stops in scenic locations, enjoying warm drinks and local delicacies.
- The Experience -
What to Expect on a Snow Safari Tour
✔ Small group expeditions (5–10 guests per tour) for a personal and immersive experience.
✔ Professional guides leading the way, ensuring safety and navigation through remote terrain.
✔ Comfortable, two-person touring snowmobiles, perfect for long-distance riding.
✔ Daily riding distances of 50–100 km, depending on the route and conditions.
✔ Midway picnic stops in scenic locations, enjoying warm drinks and local delicacies.
- Rental -
- Rental -
Snowmobile Rental for Snow Safari
Snowmobile Rental for Snow Safari
We provide premium two-person touring snowmobiles, ideal for long-distance comfort and efficiency.
✔ Modern, well-maintained touring sleds
✔ Smooth handling for easy navigation
✔ Equipped with heated handlebars and wind protection
💰 Pricing: Included in the Snow Safari package (See full details on pricing page).
- Rental -
Snowmobile Rental for Snow Safari
We provide premium two-person touring snowmobiles, ideal for long-distance comfort and efficiency.
✔ Modern, well-maintained touring sleds
✔ Smooth handling for easy navigation
✔ Equipped with heated handlebars and wind protection
💰 Pricing: Included in the Snow Safari package (See full details on pricing page).
- Safety -
- Safety -
Safety & Expert Guidance
Safety & Expert Guidance
Your safety is our priority. Each Snow Safari expedition includes:
✔ Experienced, English-speaking guides familiar with the terrain.
✔ GPS-equipped snowmobiles for real-time tracking.
✔ Satellite communication devices for emergency contact.
✔ First-aid-trained guides to ensure safe travel.
💡 The Rudny Altai region has a generally low avalanche risk, but our guides are trained in avalanche safety and terrain assessment.
Your safety is our priority. Each Snow Safari expedition includes:
✔ Experienced, English-speaking guides familiar with the terrain.
✔ GPS-equipped snowmobiles for real-time tracking.
✔ Satellite communication devices for emergency contact.
✔ First-aid-trained guides to ensure safe travel.
💡 The Rudny Altai region has a generally low avalanche risk, but our guides are trained in avalanche safety and terrain assessment.
- Safety -
Safety & Expert Guidance
Your safety is our priority. Each Snow Safari expedition includes:
✔ Experienced, English-speaking guides familiar with the terrain.
✔ GPS-equipped snowmobiles for real-time tracking.
✔ Satellite communication devices for emergency contact.
✔ First-aid-trained guides to ensure safe travel.
💡 The Rudny Altai region has a generally low avalanche risk, but our guides are trained in avalanche safety and terrain assessment.
- Stay in Style -
- Stay in Style -
Accommodation at Ridder Lodge
Accommodation at Ridder Lodge
After an exhilarating day of snowmobiling, return to Ridder Lodge, where you’ll enjoy:
✔ Newly renovated rooms with modern comforts.
✔ A gourmet restaurant serving Kazakh, Siberian, and European cuisine.
✔ A 1,000+ m² spa complex, featuring steam saunas, hammam, and massage therapy.
- Stay in Style -
Accommodation at Ridder Lodge
After an exhilarating day of snowmobiling, return to Ridder Lodge, where you’ll enjoy:
✔ Newly renovated rooms with modern comforts.
✔ A gourmet restaurant serving Kazakh, Siberian, and European cuisine.
✔ A 1,000+ m² spa complex, featuring steam saunas, hammam, and massage therapy.
- Travel -
- Travel -
How to Get to Kazakhstan & Ridder
How to Get to Kazakhstan & Ridder
We offer hassle-free travel assistance, including:
✔ Helicopter & road transfers from Öskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk).
✔ Combined transfer from Barnaul (Russia) – scenic drive + helicopter flight.
✔ Visa & border crossing support.
- Travel -
How to Get to Kazakhstan & Ridder
We offer hassle-free travel assistance, including:
✔ Helicopter & road transfers from Öskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk).
✔ Combined transfer from Barnaul (Russia) – scenic drive + helicopter flight.
✔ Visa & border crossing support.
Reason you'll love staying with us
Reason you'll love staying with us
Book Your Snow Safari Adventure
Unique views. Unmatched experience.
Book Your Snow Safari Adventure
Expert Guidance: Certified instructors, avalanche-trained guides, and a standby helicopter pilot for extra peace of mind.
Expert Guidance: Certified instructors, avalanche-trained guides, and a standby helicopter pilot for extra peace of mind.
All-Terrain Access: Ride through a mix of open alpine meadows, snow-covered forests, and remote valleys on powerful touring snowmobiles.
All-Terrain Access: Ride through a mix of open alpine meadows, snow-covered forests, and remote valleys on powerful touring snowmobiles.
Perfect Timing: Tours run February to mid-April when days are longer, weather is stable, and the entire terrain is blanketed in deep powder.
Perfect Timing: Tours run February to mid-April when days are longer, weather is stable, and the entire terrain is blanketed in deep powder.
Comfort-First Equipment: Two-person touring snowmobiles with heated grips and backrests ensure maximum comfort over long distances (50–100 km/day).
Comfort-First Equipment: Two-person touring snowmobiles with heated grips and backrests ensure maximum comfort over long distances (50–100 km/day).
No Hassle Gear Rentals: From avalanche backpacks to GPS trackers, everything you need is on-site—perfect for hassle-free travel.
No Hassle Gear Rentals: From avalanche backpacks to GPS trackers, everything you need is on-site—perfect for hassle-free travel.
Guided Group Experience: Ride in small groups of 5–10 with a dedicated guide leading on a separate snowmobile — safe, social, and unforgettable.
Guided Group Experience: Ride in small groups of 5–10 with a dedicated guide leading on a separate snowmobile — safe, social, and unforgettable.
Unforgettable Atmosphere: Revel in Kazakh hospitality, breathtaking alpine views, and the pure rush of untamed Altai wilderness.
Unforgettable Atmosphere: Revel in Kazakh hospitality, breathtaking alpine views, and the pure rush of untamed Altai wilderness.
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
Snow Safaries
Half-Day Snow Safari
from KZT 150,000 / person
(exclusive of flights)
Duration: ~3 hours | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Best for: First-time visitors, scenic riders
Discover the beauty of the Altai Mountains on a relaxed half-day snowmobile tour. Ideal for beginners or those short on time, this route explores panoramic ridges, larch groves, and photo-worthy lookouts — all without straying too far from the lodge.
Beginner-Friendly: Smooth, easy terrain
Scenic Views: Panoramic ridge & forest trails
Comfortable Sleds: Heated touring snowmobiles
Local Guide: English-speaking safety expert
Photo Stops: Plenty of time to pause & enjoy
Get more info or book your stay
Full Day Snow Safari
from KZT 230,000 / person
(exclusive of flights)
Duration: 6–7 hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Best for: Active riders, nature explorers, small groups
A full-day expedition through the untouched valleys and rolling alpine terrain of the Rudny Altai. This extended journey includes stops at historical sites, scenic picnic points, and miles of deep-snow routes curated for thrill and comfort.
Extended Route: Up to 100 km of terrain
Mountain Picnic: Hot lunch with a view
Diverse Terrain: Valleys, forests, ridgelines
Expert Guidance: Experienced local guide
High-Comfort Sleds: Touring machines with heated features
Off-the-Grid: Wild nature, no crowds
Get more info or book your stay
Snow Safaries
Half-Day Snow Safari
from KZT 150,000 / person
(exclusive of flights)
Duration: ~3 hours | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Best for: First-time visitors, scenic riders
Discover the beauty of the Altai Mountains on a relaxed half-day snowmobile tour. Ideal for beginners or those short on time, this route explores panoramic ridges, larch groves, and photo-worthy lookouts — all without straying too far from the lodge.
Beginner-Friendly: Smooth, easy terrain
Scenic Views: Panoramic ridge & forest trails
Comfortable Sleds: Heated touring snowmobiles
Local Guide: English-speaking safety expert
Photo Stops: Plenty of time to pause & enjoy
Get more info or book your stay
Full Day Snow Safari
from KZT 230,000 / person
(exclusive of flights)
Duration: 6–7 hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Best for: Active riders, nature explorers, small groups
A full-day expedition through the untouched valleys and rolling alpine terrain of the Rudny Altai. This extended journey includes stops at historical sites, scenic picnic points, and miles of deep-snow routes curated for thrill and comfort.
Extended Route: Up to 100 km of terrain
Mountain Picnic: Hot lunch with a view
Diverse Terrain: Valleys, forests, ridgelines
Expert Guidance: Experienced local guide
High-Comfort Sleds: Touring machines with heated features
Off-the-Grid: Wild nature, no crowds
Get more info or book your stay
Snow Safaries
Half-Day Snow Safari
from KZT 150,000 / person
(exclusive of flights)
Duration: ~3 hours | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Best for: First-time visitors, scenic riders
Discover the beauty of the Altai Mountains on a relaxed half-day snowmobile tour. Ideal for beginners or those short on time, this route explores panoramic ridges, larch groves, and photo-worthy lookouts — all without straying too far from the lodge.
Beginner-Friendly: Smooth, easy terrain
Scenic Views: Panoramic ridge & forest trails
Comfortable Sleds: Heated touring snowmobiles
Local Guide: English-speaking safety expert
Photo Stops: Plenty of time to pause & enjoy
Get more info or book your stay
Full Day Snow Safari
from KZT 230,000 / person
(exclusive of flights)
Duration: 6–7 hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Best for: Active riders, nature explorers, small groups
A full-day expedition through the untouched valleys and rolling alpine terrain of the Rudny Altai. This extended journey includes stops at historical sites, scenic picnic points, and miles of deep-snow routes curated for thrill and comfort.
Extended Route: Up to 100 km of terrain
Mountain Picnic: Hot lunch with a view
Diverse Terrain: Valleys, forests, ridgelines
Expert Guidance: Experienced local guide
High-Comfort Sleds: Touring machines with heated features
Off-the-Grid: Wild nature, no crowds
Get more info or book your stay
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior snowmobiling experience?
Do I need prior snowmobiling experience?
Do I need prior snowmobiling experience?
What is included in the rental package?
What is included in the rental package?
What is included in the rental package?
When is the best time to visit for snowmobiling?
When is the best time to visit for snowmobiling?
When is the best time to visit for snowmobiling?
How do you ensure safety during trips?
How do you ensure safety during trips?
How do you ensure safety during trips?
How large can my group be?
How large can my group be?
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At Altai Mountains Resort, indulge in world-class comfort while chasing thrilling winter adventures—where every moment feels like the trip of a lifetime.
At Altai Mountains Resort, indulge in world-class comfort while chasing thrilling winter adventures—where every moment feels like the trip of a lifetime.
At Altai Mountains Resort, indulge in world-class comfort while chasing thrilling winter adventures—where every moment feels like the trip of a lifetime.
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We look forward to crafting your adventure
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