Embark on a comprehensive day trip to Gobustan and Absheron, immersing yourself in history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover ancient rock art, explore historical landmarks, and gain cultural insights on this all-inclusive tour.
- Gobustan Rock Art - Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape spans three sections of a rocky plateau emerging from the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan. It boasts an impressive collection of over 6,000 rock engravings that illustrate 40,000 years of rock art. The site also includes remnants of inhabited caves, settlements, and burial sites, showcasing extensive human activity from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages, during the wet period following the last Ice Age. Covering an area of 537 hectares, this site is part of the larger Gobustan Reservation.
- Mud Volcanoes - Azerbaijan is home to the highest number of mud volcanoes in the world, with 350 out of the global 800 located within its borders. Locals refer to them as “yanardagh” (burning mountain), “pilpila” (terrace), “gaynacha” (boiling water), and “bozdag” (grey mountain), in addition to their geographical name, mud volcanoes.
Note: Due to the bumpy road leading to the “Mud Volcanoes,” you will be transferred to local taxis (the cost of which is included).
- Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - Yanar Dag (Azerbaijani: Yanar Dağ, meaning “burning mountain”) is a natural gas fire that continuously burns on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula near Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital. Flames shoot up to 3 meters (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer. Yanar Dag is part of the Absheron District of Azerbaijan.
Unlike mud volcanoes, the Yanar Dag flame burns steadily due to a consistent seep of gas from underground. It is said that the flame was accidentally ignited by a shepherd in the 1950s. Unlike the nearby mud volcanoes of Lökbatan or Gobustan, Yanar Dag does not emit mud or liquid.
- Ateshgah - Fire Temple - The Baku Ateshgah (from Persian: آتشگاه, Atashgāh, Azerbaijani: Atəşgah), also known as the “Fire Temple of Baku,” is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town, a suburb of Baku, Azerbaijan.
According to Persian inscriptions, the temple served as a place of worship for Hindus, Sikhs, and Zoroastrians. “Atash” (آتش) is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex, featuring a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a central tetrapillar-altar, was constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, likely due to the decline of the Indian population in the area. The natural eternal flame extinguished in 1969 after nearly a century of petroleum and gas exploitation but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city.
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
This inclusive excursion is a one-time payment deal - no extra charges will be levied during the course of your journey. The tour gives you an exclusive blend of age-old rock illustrations, notable historical sites, natural splendor and enlightening cultural learning. It serves as a complete representation of the region’s antiquity, customs, and picturesque vistas, promising a remarkable and edifying experience for the tourists.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
