Category: cultural & hiking

This immersive tour of Azerbaijan combines culture, history, and nature in one journey. Travelers will explore both modern and historic Baku, including the atmospheric Old City and iconic architectural landmarks. A highlight of the tour is a trip to the Guba region with a visit to the high-altitude village of Khinalig, offering insight into authentic local life.
The program also includes unique natural and historical sites such as the Gobustan petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, and the natural fire phenomena of the Absheron Peninsula. Guests will enjoy traditional cuisine and breathtaking landscapes of the Caucasus.

Tour Program:

Day 1 Arrival/Accommodation at the hotel

Arrival in Baku
Greeting guests at the airport, transfer and accommodation at the hotel
Leisure time and overnight at the hotel

Day 2 Baku City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure for a city tour.
The tour begins with a visit to the   Highland Park, located on a hill in the western part of the city — the best spot to enjoy panoramic views of Baku and its bay.
Next, you’ll visit Icherisheher (the Old City)— a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within its walls are dozens of historical and architectural monuments, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the symbol of Baku — the   Maiden Tower, caravanserais, mosques, and more.
Guests will also have the opportunity to visit the workshop of the famous artist Ali Shamsi, located in the Old City (subject to the artist’s presence).
13:00 Lunch at a national restaurant (extra charge).
14:00 Our tour goes on with a visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center. The Heydar Aliyev Center was built by world-famous architect Zaha Hadid.  An internationally recognized architectural work, the building of the Heydar Aliyev Center has become a signature landmark of modern Baku due to its innovative and cutting-edge design. The Center achieved a famous «Design of the Year Award» back in 2014. Extending on eight floor levels, the center accommodates a 1000-seat auditorium, temporary exhibition spaces, a conference center, workshops, and a museum.
17:00 Return to the hotel and leisure time

Day 3 Hiking Tour to Guba region ( Baku – Guba 235 km, 3h 30 m)

Difficulty: Moderate
07:30 Departure from Baku
Pick-up from hotel and start of the journey to Guba region.
10:30 – Arrival in Guba city. Visit to Red Town (Krasnaya Sloboda) – one of the last settlements of Mountain Jews in the Caucasus 
12:00 Departure to Khinalig village
Drive through spectacular mountain roads with several photo stops.
13:30 Arrival in Khinalig (2350 m)
•    Introduction to one of the most ancient continuously inhabited villages 
•    Walk through the village, explore local lifestyle 
14:30 – Lunch with a local family
Traditional homemade dishes in Khinalig.
15:30 – Short hiking around Khinalig
Easy walk to nearby hills for panoramic views (bird’s-eye perspective of the village).
16:30 – Free time & tea break
Relax, enjoy the silence of the mountains and taste local tea.
17:00 – Departure back to Baku
21:00 – Arrival in Baku
Drop-off at hotel.

Day 4 Excursion to Gobustan national Park and Absheron peninsula

09:00 Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 Departure for an excursion to the historical and archaeological reserve of Gobustan.
The archaeological reserve of Gobustan, an open-air museum located in the south-east of the Great Caucasus. Gobustan petroglyphs dating back to 5,000-20,000 years, perfectly preserved rock carvings, are a kind of artistic archive of human evolution on planet Earth. They reflect the history of this region for almost 15 thousand years - from the end of the Upper Paleolithic era to the Middle Ages. They reflect the history of this region for almost 15 thousand years - from the end of the Upper Paleolithic age to the Middle Ages. Today, Azerbaijani scientists have identified, described and studied more than 4,000 petroglyphs (rock paintings in stone carving techniques) and this important work still continues. Before starting a Gobustan tour, guests will visit the interactive museum, where they can get information about the history and nature of Gobustan using special multimedia programs and touch screens. 
Next point of the tour is the area of Mud volcanoes, a rare natural phenomenon appeared in Azerbaijan 25 million years ago (visiting mud volcanoes depends on the season and condition of roads). Azerbaijan has nearly 400 mud volcanoes on its territory. They occur where tectonic movement allows subterranean gases to escape to the surface. A few of these gas leaks are constantly on fire, shooting small perpetual flames into the air, however, mud volcanoes never grow to the size of a normal volcano.
14:00 Excursion to the Temple of Fire Worshipers «Ateshgah» and burning hill «Yanardag»
The tour goes on with the ancient legacy of Zoroastrianism. Located 30 km away from Baku, there is one of the most mysterious sights of Azerbaijan - Ateshgah, The Temple of Fire Worshippers. Part caravanserai, part fire temple, it stands on the site of a natural-gas burning from the earth crust. It is called «the eternal fire». In ancient time Ateshgah was a sacred place to Zoroastrians. Though the temple’s current incarnation was built by 18th century Indian Shiva devotees. Next on our tour is a magically attractive site, the burning hill of Yanardag. Yanardag is a hillside with a continuously burning natural fire described by Marco Polo back in the 13th century during his visit to the Persian city of Baku.
18:00 Return to the hotel and leisure time

Day 5 Check-out and transfer to the airport 

After the check-out from the hotel, the group will have a convenient transfer to the Heydar Aliyev international airport.

Tour Price (Per Person, Double Occupancy):

Number of Persons           DoublePP

Single supplement: 132 USD 
Tour for 1 person (individual): 1020 USD

Price starting from 382 USD* per person in DBL 

Price Includes:

• Accommodation in Baku Ibis city 3* hotel (or similar) in Baku 4 nights with breakfast.
• Group transfers: airport–hotel–airport
• Comfortable transport during excursions
• Services of an English-speaking guide for city tours
• Services of an English-speaking hiking guide
• Lunch in the village in local household
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sites and museums
• One bottle of water per person per day

Price Does Not Include:

• Medical insurance
• Personal expenses in hotels
• Visa fee
• Meals except breakfasts in Baku
 

Notes:
•    Hotel check-in and check-out policy:
•    For your convenience, please inform us in advance of early arrivals or late departures.
•    Depending on the hotel, early check-in or late check-out may be subject to an additional charge.
•    The timing on the hiking day is approximate and depends on the actual group size and pace.
•    To ensure the safety of tourists, the itinerary is subject to change due to the remote accessibility of certain locations and may be modified in accordance with weather conditions or other force majeure circumstances

 Additional Services:
 Private one-way transfer (Airport ↔ Hotel):

 - Sedan (up to 2 persons): $ 30
 - Minivan (up to 5 persons): $ 50

 Lunch in the restaurant: starting from 20 $ per meal
 Dinner in the restaurant: starting from 25 $ per meal