Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort is set in a quiet area of the Ile-Alatau National Park, 4.3 miles from Besqaynar and a 35-minute drive from Almaty. It features a spa and wellness centre, ropes park and free WiFi.
Rooms and chalets are individually furnished and include a mountain-view balcony, satellite TV, and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
A skiing trail is located 450 yards away, and horse riding is offered on site. Traditional Georgian and European cuisine can be enjoyed in the à la carte restaurant.
A sauna and a hot tub invite to relax, and massages and other treatments in Umay Ethno-Spa in traditional yurts can be booked on request.
Almaty International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the Mountain Resort Lesnaya Skazka. Chimbulak Ski Resort and the Medeo Iice Skating Rink are within a 50-minute drive away.