Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)
Description
Candy Cane mountains: After 1.5 hours driving (90 km), we will reach the place. The beautiful area where the pink-and-white striped hills are. In the pictures the color of these mountains are so alive comparing what You see in reality. Five Finger Mountain: You will just see it from far, where we give a short brake. If You expect something unusual, You might be disappointed. In fact, "Beshbarmag Dag" is a sacred pilgrimage site where visitors come to receive blessings. Gachrash forest: beautiful area to give a break. Photo stop at the "Gudialchay" river Eagle peak: if we are lucky, we can observe the clear view of flying Caucasian Golden Eagles in Northern Caucasus skies. Broken bridge: passing the river with SUV car. Finally, we will reach to Khinalug at around 14:00-14:30. Here the local host - Mr. Rahman will meet us. A very funny and hospitable local of Khinalug village. After lunch, we will have a mini excursion in the village. We are going to visit the Khinalug museum
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Itinerary
Start of the tour.
The Candy Cane Mountains in Azerbaijan are colorful, striped hills that look like candy canes. Found in the Khizi region, these hills have red, white, and pink layers of rock. The beautiful patterns make it a great spot for nature lovers and photographers. Visitors can walk the trails and enjoy the amazing views of this unique landscape.
A short stop and free time near the Five Finger "Beshbarmag Dag" area. We see the Mountain from distance.
Masdargah
Qachrash Forest: stop for 15 minutes to enjoy the landscape and for photo shoot
Marvel at the breathtaking views of Gudialchay Canyon. Enjoy the nature and beauty of the canyon. Free time for photos.
Eagle Height: with clear view of flying Eagles in Northern Caucasus skies.
Khinaliq village in Azerbaijan is one of the highest and oldest villages in the Caucasus. Nestled in the mountains, it offers stunning views and a glimpse into ancient traditions. With its stone houses and cobblestone streets, Khinaliq is a unique destination for travelers seeking history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Lunch (served in local house in Khinalug)
Exploring the village by walking excursion in Khinalug, visiting the Khinalug museum and mosque.
Drive back to Baku. Drop-off to hotels, end of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup from all hotels and apartments in Baku.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not a specific health restrictions
Reviews(211)
Visiting Khinalig was unlike visiting anywhere else on earth. The village was charming and fascinating, and photos cannot do justice to the sheet beauty of the place. The drive is long, though. Our trip was 12 hours; we probably spent about 9 hours in the car in total. The mountain road was also a little treacherous in places, but for me that was part of the fun. Our tour guide was great and I would definitely do a tour with this company again.
We had a great time. Highly recommended 😊 The canyon was amazing, good guide and nice nature. Though not so fond of the lunchrestaurant we stayed at and we suggest changing to another.
This was an incredible day trip that took us from our accomodation in Baku right out to the north of Azerbaijan. Ali our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable and I will never forget the amazing landscapes I saw!
We enjoyed the tour. We saw what’s outside of Baku, as well as sites such as the first oil well in the world, Ms. Bibi mosque, the Pink Lake, Five Finger Mountain, and the Candy Mountain. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch. We liked the tour. Highly recommend the tour and the guide!
Nothing happened yesterday to change the glowing reviews I’ve left earlier for Old City Tours!!! If anything, the Khinalug experience might have been the best. First, I liked the candy cane mountains much more than I expected to. And then the forest and canyon were amazing. But without doubt the visit to Khinalug was the highlight. And lunch was outstanding!!! Everything was amazing. As always, the guide and driver were superior. Big thumbs up!!
The views are so amazing! We had the most convenient time with Old City Tours exploring their countryside which was best for a day trip only. Our tour guide has been so accommodating in assisting our travel.
We participated in the Guba full day tour with Old City Tour and we were impressed! The guide Elmar was fantastic, with an in-depth knowledge of the history and culture of the place. The visited places were wonderful, immersed in the most beautiful nature. I highly recommend the agency and guide Elmar to anyone who wants to discover the true essence of Guba and the fantastic people of Azerbaijan. Thank you very much for an unforgettable day! Greetings from Italy.
Our trip to Khinaliq was the highlight of the three trips we did with Old City Tours. (We also did the mud volcanoes and Gabala trips). The office staff were extremely helpful during booking especially Laila. The guides were very knowledgeable and informative, Samir also entertained us with a host of stories and wit. On the trip to Khinaliq, our guide Elmar was excellent, very clear speaker and very friendly. The scenery on the trip up to the village was stunning and well worth the "long" drive there and back. Lunch with the family in the village was enjoyable and great value... Elmar took us for a tour of the village, up to the highest point for the wonderful panoramic views. He also sent us some useful recommendations for the rest of our trip in Azerbaijan. They were small group tours of only six on each trip which was great. I would happily recommend Old City Tours to family and friends.
Guba Khinalug tour guided by Samir was one of the best tour I had in Azerbaijan. He led a small group of 3 tourists and drove the car to the destinations. He was very friendly and helped us taking pictures. We had nice lunch home made in the midst of mountains. It was was a memorable tour, and I recommend everyone to experience the same.
An endless ten-hour round trip with a short stop at the beautiful Candy Cane Mountans and lunch in an interesting village on the Caucasus. I wouldn't do this long tour again for just two attractions
