Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Temple & Burning Mountain
Begin your tour with a pickup from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement to explore ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. Next, visit the Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan for 45 minutes to learn why Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes in the world. Then, spend 15 minutes at the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a key Islamic monument. Continue to the site of the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well from 1846. Stop at Ateshgah Fire Temple for an hour to admire the eternal flame. Proceed to Yanardag Reserve and the village of Mammadli for 45 minutes of guided exploration. Conclude with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center before returning to your hotel.
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What's included in Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Temple & Burning Mountain
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gobustan Rock Art
Depart from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement. Spend about an hour exploring the ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. As you walk, delve into the area's rich history.
Mud Volcanoes
Head to the renowned Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan. Discover why Azerbaijan has the highest number of mud volcanoes in the world and spend about 45 minutes exploring this unique area.
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque which is now a spiritual center for Muslims in the region and a significant monument of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.
Inclusions
- Lunch and Entry Tickets will be Included if you select an All Inclusive Package
- English Speaking Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- If option Not selected
- Entry tickets (If Option not Selected)
- Gobustan entry ticket (10 AZN) (If Option not Selected)
- Atesgah Fire Temple and Burning Mountain combo ticket (15 AZN) (If Option not Selected)
- Car to Mud Volcanoes (30 AZN) (If Option not Selected)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is already included to the total tour duration.
- Approx. 6 Hours Drive time is included to the total tour duration.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our Guide will wait for you at this location. We will even whatsapp you a day prior incase of any changes. Please leave your whatsapp number or a local number for coordination.
