Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR
Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes tour will take you to the distant past of Azerbaijan. Here you will learn how the history was born and who were the first inhabitants in this region.
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What's included in Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gobustan Rock Art
Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes tour usually starts at 9:30 AM with picking guests up from their location within Baku. The interactive museum. Here you can learn more about a large number of petroglyphs, natural environment of Gobustan, population, cultural development and archaeological expeditions in this area. Thanks to touch screens and special 3D panoramas, within the walls of the museum you can see how people lived 5000-20000 years ago. In the rooms of the museum you will find a wide variety of historical exhibits dating from about IV—II millennium BC. The Museum under the open sky. Thereafter our guide will take you to Gobustan rocks, where you will be able to see more than 6000 rock drawings and caves with your own eyes. Petroglyphs from different eras, discovered by scientists in the 30s of the 20th century, will help you get more information about ancient people, about their worldview, customs and traditions.
Mud Volcanoes
Mud Volcanoes. Mud volcanoes appeared on the territory of the present Azerbaijan Republic 25 million years ago. For the present Azerbaijan ranks first in the world in the number of mud volcanoes (350 of the 800 volcanoes of the world are in the Azerbaijani Republic). The eruptions of volcanoes are used as raw material in the chemical and construction industries as well as in pharmacology. Moreover, nowadays volcanic clay and mud are used in the treatment of diseases related nervous system, skin and rheumatism. Our guide will take you to the active mud volcanoes, that you can climb and view craters up close. At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at your location in Baku
Inclusions
- Accredited tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Ticket fees (USD 15)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up from from any hotel situated in the center of Baku. Please contact us for pick up details
