Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up available: Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, The tour starts at approximately 8:00 a.m. near the parking garage located next to the Old City (Icherisheher). We also provide pickup from central hotels in Baku, except for hotels located on Nizami Street (pedestrian/shopping area) or inside the Old City. In these cases, guests are kindly asked to come to the designated meeting point. Pickup usually starts 30–40 minutes before the tour departure. The exact pickup or meeting time will be sent one day before the tour date via WhatsApp or email.We will pick up from central hotels in Baku except Hotels that are situated in the Old City and near by. That guests are coming to the meeting point - Garage Azparking 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Candy Cane Mountain (Free entry) One of Azerbaijan's most beautiful stretches of road leads for about 40 kilometres from the Guba-Baku highway west towards the mountain village of Altiaghaj. Roughly mid-way between the two one passes through a dramatic valley flanked by rolling shale mountains whose astonishing red, orange, pink and chalk-coloured swirls led British travel writer Mark Elliott (author of the very popular 'Azerbaijan' guidebook) to dub them the Candy Cane Mountains, a name that's stuck with travellers ever since. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Besh Barmag Mountain (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Just over an hour's drive north-west of Baku along the Guba highway is a 382-metre high mountain whose bizarre shape long ago led to it being called Mt. Beshbarmag, which is Azerbaijani for ‘Five-finger Mountain'. Legend has it that sometime in the ancient past a prophet called Khidr ventured here in search of a ‘potion of life' and having drunk from a spring at the summit achieved immortality. Today the mountain is shrouded in mystery with locals coming here to pray for strength and good fortune.
Red Village (Krasnaya Sloboda) Red Village is one of the most unique places in Azerbaijan — a centuries-old settlement that is home to the Mountain Jewish community. Known for its rich culture and traditions, it is often called the only all-Jewish village outside of Israel and the United States. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Qechresh (Free entry) Qechresh is one of the largest villages in the Guba region. The area is covered with forest on all sides. Qechresh is famous for its natural springs and plants. 20 min(s)
If you go further from Gechresh forest, you find yourself in the Gudyalchay canyons: steep ascents and descents of the road pass through the steep walls of the gorge. The road that passes through two mountains, steep cliffs as well as beautify forest make the view of this village charming. 10 min(s)
Qriz Bridge. Suspended between steep cliffs and surrounded by dramatic landscapes, this spot is one of the most picturesque in the region. The bridge offers a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos, making it a favorite stop for travelers and photographers alike 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Eagle Top (Free entry) On the way to Khinaliq village, we will make a stop at the breathtaking Eagle viewpoint. This natural landmark, located high in the mountains, offers panoramic views of deep valleys and winding roads. The place is named after its eagle-shaped rock formation and the frequent sight of wild eagles soaring in the sky. We will stop here to take beautiful photos of the stunning mountain landscapes and enjoy the fresh Caucasus air. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Khinalug (Free entry) In Qecresh forest we will need to switch to a Soviet off-road vehicle to reach Khinalug!!! Khinalig is an ancient Caucasian village dating back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located north of Guba, in the midst of the mountains of the Greater Caucasus, which divide Russia and the South Caucasus, at an altitude of 2100-2200 meters above sea level over the Kudialchay River. Famous for its language, peculiar customs and traditions. Today, about two thousand people live in Khinalig. Almost the entire population is indigenous. In Khinalig retain their language for more than 4000 years. 2 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Guba-Khachmaz Region (Free entry) We will start approximately 8 Am in the morning. The way to Guba Khinaliq and Back to Baku total duration which we spent in the car will be approximately 8 hours 8 hr(s)
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.