Before joining the 2-day Mount Yarudag Summit Tour, it is important to familiarize yourself with the demanding pace of the route, the required equipment, the camps and mountain landscapes you will visit, the distance, and the expected weather conditions. This will help you move more comfortably, safely, and efficiently throughout the tour.
Day 1: Baku → Guba → Khinalig → Yarudag Camp
We depart from Baku toward Khinalig Village in Guba District (approximately 5 hours). After completing our final shopping in Guba, we continue toward Khinalig.
From Khinalig Village, we continue toward Yarudag Camp by mountain vehicles (approximately 2 hours). At an altitude of approximately 2,900 meters, we leave the vehicles and continue on foot for about 45 minutes to reach the camp at an elevation of 3,000 meters.
After reaching the camp, we set up our tents and rest, followed by a short acclimatization hike. After dinner, we complete our preparations for the summit ascent and spend the night resting.
Day 2: Yarudag Camp → Mount Yarudag Summit → Yarudag Camp → Baku
At 04:00 in the morning, we begin our ascent to Mount Yarudag Summit. After approximately 6–7 hours of hiking, we reach the summit at an elevation of 4,116 meters. Here, we take a short rest, enjoy the spectacular views, and take commemorative photographs.
We then begin our descent toward the camp. After approximately 3–4 hours of descent, we reach the camp, pack our tents, and begin our journey back to Baku.
Included in the Tour Price:
✅ Transportation from Baku to Khinalig Village (Sprinter, Vito)
✅ Transportation from Khinalig Village to the camp and back (off-road and 4x4 mountain vehicles)
✅ Summit certificates
✅ Shahdag National Park entrance tickets
✅ Gas burner and gas canister
✅ Permit for entry into Shahdag National Park
✅ Mountain guide (1 guide per 7 participants)
✅ State Border Service permit
✅ Tents and sleeping mats
✅ Emergency Situations Ministry permit
Not Included in the Tour Price:
❌ Horses
❌ Meals and food supplies
❌ Requests outside the program
❌ Personal mountaineering equipment
Required Equipment:
Tent, mountaineering boots, waterproof warm trousers (Gore-Tex), waterproof warm jacket (Gore-Tex), sleeping bag, trekking poles, cooking equipment, gas burner and canister, headlamp, gaiters, hat, sunglasses, gloves, socks, thermal underwear, fleece jacket, sleeping mat, tent, etc.
Additional Information and Conditions:
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Registration and Permits: Participants are required to register and make full payment at least 30 days before the tour. During this period, participants must provide a copy of their passport so that the necessary permits can be obtained from Shahdag National Park and the State Border Service.
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Reservation Cancellation and Refund:
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If the tour is cancelled 30 days or more before the tour date, the full amount will be refunded.
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If cancelled 15 days before the tour, 70% of the amount will be refunded (30% will be retained).
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If cancelled 7 days before the tour, 50% of the amount will be refunded.
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Reservations cancelled 5 days or less before the tour are non-refundable.
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Changes to the Tour Program: The tour leader reserves the right to modify or cancel the program due to weather conditions, public events, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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Group Size: Groups can consist of 3, 7, or 14 participants. Please contact us for a customized price if you have different group requirements.
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Mobile Communication: Mobile phone coverage may not be available in some areas of the mountains. The best coverage is generally provided by Azercell.
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Food and Equipment: Participants are responsible for their own food and cooking arrangements in the mountains.
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Special Requests: If you would like to add or remove specific locations or meals from the tour program, please contact us.
- Tips: If you are satisfied with our services, tipping is entirely at your discretion.
