Guba and Khinaliq trip with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)
Quba is attractive with its green nature, forests and mountain areas which is a part of range of Caucasus Mountains. On the way you will see Five Finger "Beshbarmag Dag".On the way to Guba, our guests will visit the unique settlement of Jews in mountains, "Caucasian Jerusalem" - the Red Town. Next you will visit Qechresh which is one of the largest villages in the Guba region where is the area covered with forest on all sides. The final destination Khinalig village among the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, with a history spanning over 5,000 years so you will visit Europe's Highest village Khinalig and will taste traditional foods at local's house.Travelling here you will discover an intriguing local culture while experiencing the full majesty of the Caucasus Mountains.
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Group Tour with Homemade Lunch
Pickup included
What's included in Guba and Khinaliq trip with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gosha Gala Tower
We pick up from central hotels in Baku exept Hotels that aresituated in the Old City and near by. That guests are coming to the Double Gates - main gates of the Old City (Qosha Qala qapisi)
Besh Barmag MountainPass-by Only
Driving along the M1 motorway connecting the capital of Azerbaijan with the largest cities of Russia, you will see the mountain Beshbarmak, located near the coast of the Caspian Sea. Beshbarmak is a place of pilgrimage for the local population and thanks to its height and shape has been an excellent reference point for sailors since ancient times. The holy place “Pir Hydyr Zundzha” is located at the foot of the Beshbarmag Mountain, where the travelers stop to perform prayers and worship. Your professional guide will tell you the mythical stories associated with this place.
Candy Cane Mountain
The Candy Cane Mountains are shale mountains in the Khizi and Siyazan districts of Azerbaijan, part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range. The 'Candy Cane Mountains' were originally dubbed so by travel author Mark Elliott in his guidebook 'Azerbaijan with Excursions to Georgia'. The mountains' colors are produced by groundwater that alters the oxidation state of the iron compounds in the earth.
Inclusions
- Professional Tour guide service – English, Russian
- Azerbaijani national dishes Lunch will be served in the local house in Khinalug)
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Entry/Admission - State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
- Any personal expenses
- The fee for a Soviet off-road vehicle that will transport you to the village. (30azn per person)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The tour starts at 9 a.m. in front of the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi). We are also picking up the guests from the Hotel or accommodation in Baku. We'll send You the pickup (meeting) time one day before the tour date via WhatsApp or email. Usually, the pickup from your accommodation is around 30 minutes before the departure.