Guba-Khinaliq. UNESCO ethno-village and Candy mountains.

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  • Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Product code: 354006P4
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Besh Barmag Mountain, Azerbaijan

First stop will be nearby saint mountain Beshbarmaq. Guide will tell the mythical story of the rock. After you will be able to try some of national snacks.

Первая остановка будет у горы Бешбармаг. Гид расскажет вам мифическую историю о горе, после чего у вас будет возможность отведать некоторые местные закуски

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Gachrash Forest (recreational area), 8CWX+JRC, Quba, Azerbaijan

Gachrash forest is a pretty, all green, with cool air true escape from urban stress and rush. It is the favorite place of nature lovers. From here a magnificent view of the Shahdag and Bazarduzu mountains opens and looks like a stone's throw. Wide green and colourful fields are followed by the forest. Nearby you can see some small bakeries making “qutabs”, traditional Azerbaijani street food.

Лес Гячраш восхитительное весь в зелени настоящее убежище от городской суеты. Излюбленное место любителей природы. Отсюда открывается великолепный вид на горы Шахдаг и Базардюзю и смотрятся как рукой подать. Вслед за лесом зеленые и яркие поля. Здесь неподалеку готовят «гутабы»,местная уличная еда.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Quba, Quba, Guba-Khachmaz Region

Red Settlement. This point is optional and depends on the group’s choice. It is the hometown of thousands of Jewish people from all over the world. You can see here a 200 year old Mountain Jew Synagogue.
Красная слобода. Этот пункт посещается в зависимости от желания гостей. Это родина тысяча евреев живущих во всем мире. Вы можете здесь посетить 200 летнюю Синагогу Горских Евреев.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Khinalug, Khinalug, Guba-Khachmaz Region

Khinalig village is the highest leaving point of Azerbaijan. Located on top of the peak it is almost an eagle nest. The clouds are mostly floating at its foothills. People of Khinalig are a special separate nation having their own language and customs. The village is a museum under open sky, nearly 5000 year old. It is in the list of candidates for inclusion into UNESCO World Heritage List.

Деревня Хыналыг самый высокий населенный пункт в Азербайджане, находится на вершине подобно орлиному гнезду. Облака плывут по ее подножию. Хыналыгцы особая отдельная нация со своим языком и обычаями. Деревня является музеем под открытым небом и включена в список кандидатов на Всемирное Наследие ЮНЕСКО.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Multi-Colored Mountains of Khyzy, Khizi Azerbaijan

Khizi Candy Mountains

Duration: 1 hour


Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup (if option selected)
  • Drop off (Baku city area)
  • Comfortable vehicle
  • AC in the car
  • Entry to Khinaliq Ethno-Museum (2 AZN)
  • Free Night Baku (in particular days)
  • Fortress and Bazaars tour for free
  • Entry/Admission - Gachrash Forest (recreational area)

Exclusions

  • Lunch

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

15 Istiglaliyyat, Baku, Azerbaijan
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick our guests up from their hotels or meeting point (Double Gates of Old city)

Departure time

09:00 AM

Duration

11 to 12 hours(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible

Near public transportation

Infant seats available

Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : Marivic C
We had a memorable experience on this tour. I will definitely recommend this tour with my other friends and families. We have discovered a lot of beautiful places in Quba and as expected, Azerbaijan is one of the beautiful countries in the world. Our tour guide Miss Aisha (2) is very cool and smart. We learned a lot from her and we never had a dull moment with her. She’s so fun to be with. This tour is very worth it. More power to the rest of the team. You’re doing a great job guys. Keep it up 😇
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Posted On : 2024-05-08


Posted By : 667jitkam
It's a must do tour with a breath taking views. I was lucky to have Aysha 2 as a tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and possitive person and made our trip unforgettable! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06


Posted By : cliston_f
The trip booked was for English but I was paired with a guide who spoke only Russian. The restaurant we stopped at was too expensive for the food we got. The scenery was good. The drive is the most enjoyable bit. Regular stops for photography.
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Posted On : 2024-04-19


Posted By : Tommy_G
I've got mixed feelings about this tour. That's why this review will be divided into two parts. 1. This tour consists mainly of places, where you can enjoy the views. If I had to rate the sights alone it'd definitely give it a top score. We stopped at places, where the views were breathtaking (at least for me :). Be it the Candy Mountains with different coloured hills or the "regular" mountains - all of it was simply stunning. I was a bit disappointed with the Khinalig village though, since it was advertised as almost 5000 years old and it looked like any other Eastern European countryside from 1950's. But I'll have to say that the views you can enjoy from there are pretty spectacular. 2. As for the "technical" part of the trip. Well, I hate to admit it, but it didn't live up to the standard the other tours presented. When talking in English, the tour guide spoke very quickly and pretty quiet, so it was hard to catch what she was saying. But even if she spoke perfectly, there wasn't a lot of information we were given on the way. She did interact a lot more with Russian-speaking tourist, which might be due to the fact that (from what I gathered) Russian language is very similar to local language, so it's much easier for locals to communicate this way. Maybe I've been spoiled by other tour guides that were constantly giving us information, but I was expecting a little bit more... Also, I need to mention that the driver had moments, where his driving wasn't up to any standard. I've seen a lot of people drive recklessly in Azerbaijan, but when you're responsible for a group of people on board, you might want to avoid manoeuvres like overtaking just before a blind corner or tailgating. One last thing: I don't know if they do hotel pick-ups, but if your starting point is Double Gates, try to be there a few minutes earlier as they've got several tours departing at the same time and it might get chaotic sometimes. I would recommend just approaching someone over there and saying the company name. Even if you get a wrong person they will likely point you in a proper direction.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17


Posted By : Lailasd
Amazing day. Absolutely stunning landscape, and a lot of new discovery at the Khinaliq village. Our guide Magsud was so nice and fun, and taught a lot. I absolutely recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23


Posted By : fannis454
Nice inside scoop of the different regions of Azerbaijan. Sabuhi was very eager to share all information regarding all aspects of the tour. Highlights were the Candy Cane Mountains and the road to Khinaliq.
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Posted On : 2024-03-10


Posted By : Travel54704831183
Sabuhi is a great tour guide, we had an amazing time, the Candy Mountains was really cool. Through the multiple stops we got to experience the many faces of Azerbaijan.
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Posted On : 2024-03-10


Posted By : imolas2023
Sabuhi was our tour guide , The history of Khinalig was interesting , the road was ok, candy cane mointion was really cool.
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Posted On : 2024-03-10


Posted By : L9272QItedm
The mountains are amazing! It snowed the day before we went there and everywhere was covered in snow. Simply stunning. Definitely worth going again.
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Posted On : 2024-03-09


Posted By : sasirir
Sabuhi was our tour guide, we enjoyed gutab , the mountions of Khinalig . We would like to visit this place again. The village has different culture.
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Posted On : 2024-03-06