Top Azerbaijan Nature Walks - page 2

Unless you’re an archaeologist, you probably won’t know the impressive history that lies just outside of Baku. This tour takes you to four natural sites in just one day, with your guide uncovering layers of ancient history dating back 1,000 or more years. You’ll have private transportation all day, allowing you the flexibility to stay as long as you like at each site you visit.

Immerse yourself in the history and future of Baku on this 5-hour city sightseeing tour. Visit Ichari Shahar and other highlights to learn about the evolution of the city from the 5th century through the Soviet era and on to independence. Morning or afternoon tour options available.

Head out to the Caucasus Mountains on this private tour to Shahdag Resort. This hassle-free tour picks you up from your Baku hotel, then you can relax as your driver navigates the way for you. Pass by Gusar, the “Northern Gate,” and then head to Shahdag. Choose whichever activities you want to do there- they aren’t included in the fee. Choices include skiing, hiking, and enjoying drinks on the resort’s veranda.

Visit Quba and the remote mountain village of Khinalig on this group tour from Baku. Introducing you to the surreal landscapes of the Khizi region in northeastern Azerbaijan, the tour starts with a drive through the mountains past the city of Sumgait on your way to Quba city. Refuel with a traditional lunch in the forests, then head high into the hills to visit mysterious Khinalig, which is said to be the highest inhabited village in the Caucasus region.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Baku for a few hours as you embark on a half-day tour of two of Azerbaijan’s most popular attractions. Your first stop is the Gobustan Rock Art Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features petroglyphs that date back to 40,000 years ago. Then, climb aboard to see dozens of bubbling mud volcanoes before heading back to Baku.

In this tour you visit Azerbaijan’s highest mountain village, Khinalug (2360m altitude), which is also most ancient and continuously inhabited places in the World as well as Red Town in Quba which is one of the last strongholds of Mountain Jews in Caucasus.

See what Baku is like at night, in places that highlight its scenery, and without you getting lost on this private city tour. Travel around Baku with your guide as they take you to attractions that look even more impressive illuminated at night such as the Heydar Mosque and Flame Towers, and take in panoramic views of the city from Highland Park.