Quba and Khinaliq Village: Explore Ancient Azerbaijan

Embark on a full-day tour of Guba and Khinalig in Azerbaijan, exploring the age-old beauty of this region. Discover the historic city of Guba and visit the remote and ancient village of Khinaliq, nestled in the Caucasian mountains.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gala Gapisi - We will pick up from central hotels in Baku except Hotels that are situated 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 Mountain - Just over an hour’s drive north-west of Baku along the Guba highway is a 382-metre high mountain whose…
What's Included
  • All Entrance Ticket
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch - Azerbaijani National Dishes (Local House-Museum)
  • Professional Tour guide
    English, Russian
  • Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
What's Not Included
  • Any personal expenses
  • The fee for a Soviet off-road vehicle that will transport you to the village. (20azn per person)
Additional Information

Quba has always stood out as one of Azerbaijan’s largest and most stunning regions! If you’re planning to explore other cities in Azerbaijan, don’t miss out on Quba! This city, founded in the 15th century, lies 165km north of Baku.
One of the noteworthy destinations in Quba is the Khinaliq village, which is the most distant and highest among all the…

Location
Old City Hub (avtobus dayanacağı)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Inge
Oct 28, 2024
Amazing nature of Azerbaijan - This tour is the best! The nature you drive through and visit is so beautiful, way more impressive than pictures can show. The lunch in the village is lovely. We had a very kind guide (Leyla) and a good driver. Definitely recommend to take this tour, only fools will regret it
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Everlastingsong
Oct 23, 2024
Great experience - highly recommend - Just got back from an amazing trip to Guba, Khinalig, and the Candy Mountains, and I can’t recommend it enough! We were lucky to catch some stunning views before we hit a snag—our car got stuck in the mud due to the bad weather. But our guide Leyla and the driver were incredible. They worked really hard to get us out and back on the road. We managed to have our dinner at an authentic Azerbaijan restaurant. The food was great! Overall, it was a fantastic adventure, and we made it back safe and sound. If you’re looking for a memorable experience, this tour is the way to go! Big thanks to Leyla!
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Erik
Oct 6, 2024
See the authentic mountain villages of Azerbaijan! - What an experience! I had a wonderful day spent with our small group, very caring and personable guide, and expert driver. It took me a long time to decide on which tour to take with my limited time and I'm glad I chose this one. Leyla went out of her way at every stop to take photos for us, explain the area thoroughly with her excellent English and let us know what to expect. One of the best guides I have ever had. Yes it's a long drive there, but nothing beats the experience of driving on tight mountain roads and eating a traditional meal in a high up mountain village. Plus the van was well air conditioned and a good quality ride.
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Madelyn_h
Oct 5, 2024
Review - It’s a lot of driving, but it’s an absolute must to see this part of Azerbaijan! The meal was wonderful as well.
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Andrew_g
Sep 20, 2024
Excellent tour of Guba, Khinalig and the Candy mountains - This small group tour offers a nice escape from Baku for the day to see some stunning mountain scenery and have a local lunch. We can't fault the enthusiasm of our guide, Layla, who made the day fun and interesting, and whose positive outlook never waivered. The drive up to Guba and Khinalig takes a good couple of hours, but there are stops along the way (most notably the Candy mountains) to break up the journey so the day didn't feel too long. Would recommend!
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Karl_m
Sep 10, 2024
Fantastic tour in Azerbaijan mountains - This was an amazing experience, which I totally recommend (we did the tour on 9th Sept). We both really enjoyed the itinerary, which was very well paced. We loved the beautiful colours of the candy cane mountains and the history in the red village was interesting. The highlight of the tour was the mountain views as we got closer to Khinalig - just stunning - and the lunch in the house in Khinalig village was also a fantastic experience. Wonderful hospitality. Our guide Leyla was an absolute delight, huge energy and lots of fun. She was so welcoming and even helped with taking photos during the day. She explained the sights clearly and it was an all-around great experience. We think Leyla is one of the best guides we have ever had. The driver of the tour was also great fun, and we enjoyed his singing!! Overall, this is a great way to experience a different side to Azerbaijan and we totally recommend it.
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Asaid21
Aug 25, 2024
Beautiful views with a lovely lunch - Lovely trip winding up the mountains. We got to stop at gorgeous views and had a welcoming homemade lunch. Would recommend 👌
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Travelfreak135
Sep 23, 2024
Good trip but optional - Great guide Leyla. Candy cane and local village experience is good. Humble host delicious food. Beautiful views on the way. But if you have limited time you can skip this.
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Nick_t
Sep 10, 2024
Stunning mountain landscapes - We did enjoy this trip, but felt that the itinerary was a bit over-egged. It was essentially a very long drive to Khinalig village for lunch. The stops along the way were not much more than comfort breaks, as opposed to a chance to see anything meaningful. This was OK and we did enjoy the day and are glad we did the trip, but we thought the itinerary descriptions were a little misleading. For instance, we had expected to see much more of the Red Village, but in reality, it was just a few minutes' stop outside the synagogue, also it would have been good to have had a guided walk around Khinalig village, rather than simply a lunch stop. The landscape and mountains of Guba were truly stunning, so it was worth the trip just to see them. Lunch at the museum house in the village was also an amazing experience, though the options for vegetarians were limited to soup, salad and rice because all main courses were meat-based even though we were asked about this during the booking process. There was a lot of pressure from the guide to write a review of the trip before we left the mini-bus, which we felt was unprofessional. Overall though, an experience we wouldn't have missed.
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Marina_s
Sep 7, 2024
Choose a better tour! - Cool places to see but never saw them in any great detail as we were rushed from itinerary point to point. 10 mins at each place is nowhere near enough. We should have started earlier or made it an overnight tour. It's ridiculous to rush this, especially given the conditions of the mountain roads (NO barriers)! Ulya was disappointing too, not showing any concern when I got bitten as she claimed there were no bees in Azerbaijan. In the summer heat. OK then... Give this tour a miss!
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