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From Mountains to Ancient Cities: An Unforgettable Azerbaijan Tour

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50km Distance
9 Day(s)
2170m Starting Point

Are you ready for an unforgettable journey? Join an amazing adventure along the Khinalig–Griz–Laza–Kuzun trekking route, connecting the highest mountain villages of Azerbaijan!

This breathtaking route will offer you unique landscapes in the heart of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Valleys, alpine lakes, dense forests, and the mesmerizing beauty of wild nature – every step brings new discoveries. Along the way, you will explore ancient caravan routes, fortress ruins, and watchtowers, uncovering traces of cultures preserved for centuries. Here, you will experience the hospitality of the local people, taste their traditional cuisine, and listen to their stories.

After the trekking journey, you will continue your adventure by exploring ancient cities from the north to the south of the Greater Caucasus. The historical mosques of Shamakhi, the millennia-old rock carvings of Gobustan, the lush valleys of Gabala, and the fairy-tale-like palaces of Sheki will take you back in time. In Naftalan, you will rejuvenate your body and soul with therapeutic baths, and finally, we will complete our tour with the ancient monuments of Baku, accompanied by the refreshing night breeze.

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Before joining the cultural tour, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with all the details of the tour. This is especially useful for those visiting Azerbaijan for the first time and will help you avoid unexpected situations. Being informed in advance about visiting historical monuments, tasting the national cuisine, and learning about local traditions will ensure that you enjoy the tour to the fullest. Knowing about the characteristics of the destinations, weather conditions, and cultural protocols beforehand will help you have a more comfortable and pleasant experience.

Day 1: Airport - Baku Hotel

Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

After resting at the hotel and having lunch, we will start a city tour in Baku. During the tour, we will visit Ateshgah, Ramani Castle, Yanar Dag, and in the evening, Martyrs' Alley. We will stay overnight at a hotel in Baku.

Day 2: Shakar Mountains – Beshbarmag Mountain – Khinalig Village

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Guba. Our first stop will be the Candy Mountains in the Khizi region. After a short break here, we return to our vehicles and head towards Beshbarmag Mountain. From the summit, we can enjoy the view of the Caspian Sea. After descending, we continue towards Khinalig. Upon arrival, we explore its historical sites and stay overnight in a guesthouse.

Overnight: Guesthouse in Khinalig.

  • Beshbarmag Mountain: 450 m
  • Khinalig Village: 2170 m
  • Baku-Khinalig: 240 km
Day 3: Khinalig Village – Galakhudat Village – Griz Village

After breakfast, we head towards Griz Village. On the way, we stop at Galakhudat for lunch and continue towards Griz. We get the opportunity to see the beautiful Gur-Gur Waterfall while crossing the Gudyalchay Valley. Upon arrival in Griz, we explore historical sites and stay overnight in a guesthouse.

  • Distance: 19 km
  • Starting altitude: 2154 m
  • Maximum altitude: 2300 m
  • Ending altitude: 2000 m
  • Griz Village: 2020 m

    Day 4: Griz - Laza village 

    After breakfast, we continue our hike towards Laza village. We descend through the meadows of the Mixtoken range to Laza village. Upon arrival, we explore the waterfalls and the village, then settle into our guesthouses for the night.
    We spend the evening in cozy guesthouses in Laza village.

    • Distance: 20 km
    • Starting altitude: 2000 m
    • Maximum altitude: 2700 m
    • Final altitude: 1700 m
    • Laza village: 1700 m
    Day 5: Laza - Kuzun village - Baku

    After breakfast in Laza, we set off towards Kuzun village. We follow the banks of the Gusar River towards Kuzun village and arrive there. After a lunch break in Gusar, we head to Sumqayit and stay overnight at a hotel.

    • Distance: 7 km
    • Starting altitude: 1700 m
    • Maximum altitude: 2380 m
    • Final altitude: 2380 m
    • Kuzun village: 1200 m
    • Kuzun - Sumqayit: 200 km
    Day 6: Sumqayit - Diri Baba Mausoleum - Shamakhi Juma Mosque - Lahij - Basqal - Gabala - Sheki

    After breakfast, we will depart for Sheki. Our first stop will be the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Gobustan. Then, we continue our journey to Basqal village in the Ismayilli region. After exploring Basqal, we will head towards Lahij. Once the tour in Lahij is complete and we have lunch, we proceed towards Sheki. On the way, we visit Nohur Lake before arriving in Sheki.

    We will stay overnight at a hotel in Sheki.

    Day 7: Sheki - Kish Temple - Caravanserai - Khan's Palace - Naftalan

    After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Kish Temple. We explore the Albanian temple in Kish village, the Sheki Khan's Palace, and the Caravanserai before departing for Naftalan. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Naftalan oil therapy and explore the surroundings.

    We will stay overnight at a hotel in Naftalan.

    Sheki – Naftalan: 120 km

    Day 8: Naftalan - Gobustan - Mud Volcanoes - Bibi-Heybat Mosque - Baku

    After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and depart for Baku. In Gobustan, we visit the Mud Volcanoes and Gobustan Petroglyphs. Then, we return to Baku and spend the evening at a hotel in the city.

    Naftalan – Gobustan – Baku: 340 km

    Day 9: Baku City Tour

    After breakfast, we will visit modern architectural landmarks in Baku, including the Heydar Aliyev Center, the Seaside Boulevard, and the Carpet Museum. We will also explore the historic streets of Icherisheher and discover the city's modern avenues. In the evening, we will transfer to the airport.


    Day 4: Griz - Laza village 

    After breakfast, we continue our hike towards Laza village. We descend through the meadows of the Mixtoken range to Laza village. Upon arrival, we explore the waterfalls and the village, then settle into our guesthouses for the night.
    We spend the evening in cozy guesthouses in Laza village.

    • Distance: 20 km
    • Starting altitude: 2000 m
    • Maximum altitude: 2700 m
    • Final altitude: 1700 m
    • Laza village: 1700 m
    Day 5: Laza - Kuzun village - Baku

    After breakfast in Laza, we set off towards Kuzun village. We follow the banks of the Gusar River towards Kuzun village and arrive there. After a lunch break in Gusar, we head to Sumqayit and stay overnight at a hotel.

    • Distance: 7 km
    • Starting altitude: 1700 m
    • Maximum altitude: 2380 m
    • Final altitude: 2380 m
    • Kuzun village: 1200 m
    • Kuzun - Sumqayit: 200 km
    Day 6: Sumqayit - Diri Baba Mausoleum - Shamakhi Juma Mosque - Lahij - Basqal - Gabala - Sheki

    After breakfast, we will depart for Sheki. Our first stop will be the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Gobustan. Then, we continue our journey to Basqal village in the Ismayilli region. After exploring Basqal, we will head towards Lahij. Once the tour in Lahij is complete and we have lunch, we proceed towards Sheki. On the way, we visit Nohur Lake before arriving in Sheki.

    We will stay overnight at a hotel in Sheki.

    Day 7: Sheki - Kish Temple - Caravanserai - Khan's Palace - Naftalan

    After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Kish Temple. We explore the Albanian temple in Kish village, the Sheki Khan's Palace, and the Caravanserai before departing for Naftalan. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Naftalan oil therapy and explore the surroundings.

    We will stay overnight at a hotel in Naftalan.

    Sheki – Naftalan: 120 km

    Day 8: Naftalan - Gobustan - Mud Volcanoes - Bibi-Heybat Mosque - Baku

    After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and depart for Baku. In Gobustan, we visit the Mud Volcanoes and Gobustan Petroglyphs. Then, we return to Baku and spend the evening at a hotel in the city.

    Naftalan – Gobustan – Baku: 340 km

    Day 9: Baku City Tour

    After breakfast, we will visit modern architectural landmarks in Baku, including the Heydar Aliyev Center, the Seaside Boulevard, and the Carpet Museum. We will also explore the historic streets of Icherisheher and discover the city's modern avenues. In the evening, we will transfer to the airport.


    Day 4: Griz - Laza village 

    After breakfast, we continue our hike towards Laza village. We descend through the meadows of the Mixtoken range to Laza village. Upon arrival, we explore the waterfalls and the village, then settle into our guesthouses for the night.
    We spend the evening in cozy guesthouses in Laza village.

    • Distance: 20 km
    • Starting altitude: 2000 m
    • Maximum altitude: 2700 m
    • Final altitude: 1700 m
    • Laza village: 1700 m
    Day 5: Laza - Kuzun village - Baku

    After breakfast in Laza, we set off towards Kuzun village. We follow the banks of the Gusar River towards Kuzun village and arrive there. After a lunch break in Gusar, we head to Sumqayit and stay overnight at a hotel.

    • Distance: 7 km
    • Starting altitude: 1700 m
    • Maximum altitude: 2380 m
    • Final altitude: 2380 m
    • Kuzun village: 1200 m
    • Kuzun - Sumqayit: 200 km
    Day 6: Sumqayit - Diri Baba Mausoleum - Shamakhi Juma Mosque - Lahij - Basqal - Gabala - Sheki

    After breakfast, we will depart for Sheki. Our first stop will be the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Gobustan. Then, we continue our journey to Basqal village in the Ismayilli region. After exploring Basqal, we will head towards Lahij. Once the tour in Lahij is complete and we have lunch, we proceed towards Sheki. On the way, we visit Nohur Lake before arriving in Sheki.

    We will stay overnight at a hotel in Sheki.

    Day 7: Sheki - Kish Temple - Caravanserai - Khan's Palace - Naftalan

    After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Kish Temple. We explore the Albanian temple in Kish village, the Sheki Khan's Palace, and the Caravanserai before departing for Naftalan. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Naftalan oil therapy and explore the surroundings.

    We will stay overnight at a hotel in Naftalan.

    Sheki – Naftalan: 120 km

    Day 8: Naftalan - Gobustan - Mud Volcanoes - Bibi-Heybat Mosque - Baku

    After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and depart for Baku. In Gobustan, we visit the Mud Volcanoes and Gobustan Petroglyphs. Then, we return to Baku and spend the evening at a hotel in the city.

    Naftalan – Gobustan – Baku: 340 km

    Day 9: Baku City Tour

    After breakfast, we will visit modern architectural landmarks in Baku, including the Heydar Aliyev Center, the Seaside Boulevard, and the Carpet Museum. We will also explore the historic streets of Icherisheher and discover the city's modern avenues. In the evening, we will transfer to the airport.


    Day 4: Griz - Laza village 

    After breakfast, we continue our hike towards Laza village. We descend through the meadows of the Mixtoken range to Laza village. Upon arrival, we explore the waterfalls and the village, then settle into our guesthouses for the night.
    We spend the evening in cozy guesthouses in Laza village.

    • Distance: 20 km
    • Starting altitude: 2000 m
    • Maximum altitude: 2700 m
    • Final altitude: 1700 m
    • Laza village: 1700 m
    Day 5: Laza - Kuzun village - Baku

    After breakfast in Laza, we set off towards Kuzun village. We follow the banks of the Gusar River towards Kuzun village and arrive there. After a lunch break in Gusar, we head to Sumqayit and stay overnight at a hotel.

    • Distance: 7 km
    • Starting altitude: 1700 m
    • Maximum altitude: 2380 m
    • Final altitude: 2380 m
    • Kuzun village: 1200 m
    • Kuzun - Sumqayit: 200 km
    Day 6: Sumqayit - Diri Baba Mausoleum - Shamakhi Juma Mosque - Lahij - Basqal - Gabala - Sheki

    After breakfast, we will depart for Sheki. Our first stop will be the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Gobustan. Then, we continue our journey to Basqal village in the Ismayilli region. After exploring Basqal, we will head towards Lahij. Once the tour in Lahij is complete and we have lunch, we proceed towards Sheki. On the way, we visit Nohur Lake before arriving in Sheki.

    We will stay overnight at a hotel in Sheki.

    Day 7: Sheki - Kish Temple - Caravanserai - Khan's Palace - Naftalan

    After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Kish Temple. We explore the Albanian temple in Kish village, the Sheki Khan's Palace, and the Caravanserai before departing for Naftalan. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Naftalan oil therapy and explore the surroundings.

    We will stay overnight at a hotel in Naftalan.

    Sheki – Naftalan: 120 km

    Day 8: Naftalan - Gobustan - Mud Volcanoes - Bibi-Heybat Mosque - Baku

    After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and depart for Baku. In Gobustan, we visit the Mud Volcanoes and Gobustan Petroglyphs. Then, we return to Baku and spend the evening at a hotel in the city.

    Naftalan – Gobustan – Baku: 340 km

    Day 9: Baku City Tour

    After breakfast, we will visit modern architectural landmarks in Baku, including the Heydar Aliyev Center, the Seaside Boulevard, and the Carpet Museum. We will also explore the historic streets of Icherisheher and discover the city's modern avenues. In the evening, we will transfer to the airport.



Day 4: Griz - Laza village 

After breakfast, we continue our hike towards Laza village. We descend through the meadows of the Mixtoken range to Laza village. Upon arrival, we explore the waterfalls and the village, then settle into our guesthouses for the night.
We spend the evening in cozy guesthouses in Laza village.

  • Distance: 20 km
  • Starting altitude: 2000 m
  • Maximum altitude: 2700 m
  • Final altitude: 1700 m
  • Laza village: 1700 m
Day 5: Laza - Kuzun village - Baku

After breakfast in Laza, we set off towards Kuzun village. We follow the banks of the Gusar River towards Kuzun village and arrive there. After a lunch break in Gusar, we head to Sumqayit and stay overnight at a hotel.

  • Distance: 7 km
  • Starting altitude: 1700 m
  • Maximum altitude: 2380 m
  • Final altitude: 2380 m
  • Kuzun village: 1200 m
  • Kuzun - Sumqayit: 200 km
Day 6: Sumqayit - Diri Baba Mausoleum - Shamakhi Juma Mosque - Lahij - Basqal - Gabala - Sheki

After breakfast, we will depart for Sheki. Our first stop will be the Diri Baba Mausoleum in Gobustan. Then, we continue our journey to Basqal village in the Ismayilli region. After exploring Basqal, we will head towards Lahij. Once the tour in Lahij is complete and we have lunch, we proceed towards Sheki. On the way, we visit Nohur Lake before arriving in Sheki.

We will stay overnight at a hotel in Sheki.

Day 7: Sheki - Kish Temple - Caravanserai - Khan's Palace - Naftalan

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Kish Temple. We explore the Albanian temple in Kish village, the Sheki Khan's Palace, and the Caravanserai before departing for Naftalan. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Naftalan oil therapy and explore the surroundings.

We will stay overnight at a hotel in Naftalan.

Sheki – Naftalan: 120 km

Day 8: Naftalan - Gobustan - Mud Volcanoes - Bibi-Heybat Mosque - Baku

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and depart for Baku. In Gobustan, we visit the Mud Volcanoes and Gobustan Petroglyphs. Then, we return to Baku and spend the evening at a hotel in the city.

Naftalan – Gobustan – Baku: 340 km

Day 9: Baku City Tour - Transfer Airport

After breakfast, we will visit modern architectural landmarks in Baku, including the Heydar Aliyev Center, the Seaside Boulevard, and the Carpet Museum. We will also explore the historic streets of Icherisheher and discover the city's modern avenues. In the evening, we will transfer to the airport.





Turun Qiymətinə Daxildir:

Bakı Beynəlxalq Hava Limanı – Otel – Bakı Beynəlxalq Hava Limanı (Mercedes Vito, Sprinter)

✅Bakı – Xınalıq kəndi – Bakı (Mercedes Vito / Sprinter) 

✅Kuzun – Sumqayıt (Mercedes Vito, Sprinter)

✅Sumqayıt – Lahıc – Şəki (Mercedes Vito, Sprinter) 

✅Şəki – Qış Templəsi – Naftalan (Mercedes Vito, Sprinter) 

✅Naftalan – Gobustan – Bakı (Mercedes Vito, Sprinter) 

✅Bakı şəhər turu – Hava limanı (Mercedes Vito, Sprinter) 

✅Dağ bələdçiləri (7 nəfərə 1 bələdçi) 

✅Qonaq evində qalma (3 gecə) 

✅Qonaq evlərində yeməklər (2-3 dəfə) 

✅Yüklər üçün dağ maşınları

✅Milli park biletleri 

✅Şahdağ Milli Parkı

✅Şəhər bələdçisi Otel (5 gecə)

Turun Qiymətinə Daxil Deyil:

❌Muzeyə giriş haqları.

❌Şəxsi xərclər.

❌Nahar yeməkləri.

❌Təyyarə biletləri.

Xüsusi tələblər (qonaq evində hər nəfərə ayrı otaq və s.)

Lazımi ləvazimatlar:

Trekking turu üçün:

✅ Bel çantası (40-50 L)

✅ Su keçirməz bot (Waterproof)

✅ Külək və yağış keçirməz geyim (gödəkçə, şalvar – Gore-Tex)

✅ Tozluq

✅ Yürüş çubuqları

✅ Gün eynəyi, papaq, günəş kremi və s.

✅ Əlcək, papaq

✅ Corab (sintetik)

✅ Alın fanarı

✅ İlk yardım çantası (şəxsi dərman və s.)

✅ Termos və su qabı

✅ Qida və su ehtiyatı

Şəhər turu üçün:
✅Yüngül və rahat geyimlər
– İqlim isti olduğuna görə pambıq və ya kətan materiallı geyimlər məsləhətdir.

✅Gün eynəyi və papaq – Günəşdən qorunmaq üçün vacibdir.
✅Rahat ayaqqabı – Tarixi abidələrə və muzeylərə uzun gəzintilər zamanı rahatlıq üçün idman ayaqqabısı və ya sandallar.
✅Şal və ya nazik uzunqol geyim – Məbədləri və dini məkanları ziyarət edərkən uyğun geyinmək üçün.
✅Çimərlik geyimi – Xəzər dənizində çimmək və ya sahildə istirahət etmək istəyənlər üçün.

✅Su qabı – Yayda susuzluğun qarşısını almaq üçün vacibdir.
✅Günəşdən qoruyucu krem – İsti hava şəraitində dərini qorumaq üçün.
✅Fotoaparat və ya telefon – Tarixi abidələri və gözəl mənzərələri çəkmək üçün.
✅Kiçik bel çantası – Sənədləri, suyu və digər vacib əşyaları rahat daşımaq üçün.
✅Şəxsi dərmanlar və ilkin tibbi yardım dəsti – Hər ehtimala qarşı.
Qeyd. Tur üçün götürüləcək ləvazimatlar mövsümə görə dəyişir. Tur programdan öncə təşkilatçı ilə məsləhətləşməniz lazımdır

Əlavə Məlumat və Şərtlər:
  • Qeydiyyat və İcazə: Turda iştirak üçün ən azı 30 gün öncədən qeydiyyatdan keçmək və ödənişi tam etmək tələb olunur. Bu müddət ərzində iştirakçılar pasport surətini təqdim etməlidirlər ki, Şahdağ Milli Parkı  icazə alınsın.

  • Rezervasiyanın Ləğvi və Geri Ödəniş:

    • Tur tarixindən 30 gün əvvəl ləğv edildikdə məbləğ tam geri qaytarılır.

    • 15 gün əvvəl ləğv edildikdə məbləğin 70%-i geri qaytarılır (30%-i tutulur).

    • 7 gün qalmış ləğv edildikdə məbləğin 50%-i geri qaytarılır.

    • 5 gün və daha az qalmış ləğv edilən rezervasiyalar üçün ödəniş geri qaytarılmır.

  • Tur Proqramının Dəyişdirilməsi: Hava şəraiti, ictimai hadisələr və digər gözlənilməz hallar səbəbindən tur rəhbəri proqramı dəyişdirmək və ya ləğv etmək hüququna malikdir.

  • Qrup sayı 3, 7 və ya 14 nəfər ola bilər, fərqli qrup tələbləriniz üçün bizimlə əlaqə saxlayaraq fərdi qiymət ala bilərsiniz.

  • Mobil Rabitə: Dağ şəraitində bəzi yerlərdə mobil rabitə işləməyə bilər. Ən yaxşı əlaqə Azercell operatoru vasitəsilə mümkündür.

  • Fərdi Sorğular: Tur məzmununa fərqli yerlər və ya yeməklər əlavə etmək və ya çıxarmaq istəyirsinizsə, bizimlə əlaqə saxlayın.

  • Bəxşişlər: Xidmətlərdən məmnun qaldığınız halda bəxşiş vermək şəxsi seçiminizdir.

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