Itinerary
- Gosha Gala Tower: We pick up from central hotels in Baku exept Hotels that aresituated 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: Driving along the M1 motorway connecting the capital of Azerbaijan with the largest cities of Russia, you will see the mountain Beshbarmak, located near the coast of the Caspian Sea. Beshbarmak is a place of pilgrimage for the local population and thanks to its height and shape has been an excellent reference point for sailors since ancient times. The holy place “Pir Hydyr Zundzha” is located at the foot of the Beshbarmag Mountain, where the travelers stop to perform prayers and worship. Your professional guide will tell you the mythical stories associated with this place.
- Candy Cane Mountain: One of Azerbaijan’s most beautiful stretches of road leads for about 40 kilometres from the Guba-Baku highway west towards the mountain village of Altiaghaj. Roughly mid-way between the two one passes through a dramatic valley flanked by rolling shale mountains whose astonishing red, orange, pink and chalk-coloured swirls led British travel writer Mark Elliott (author of the very popular 'Azerbaijan' guidebook) to dub them the Candy Cane Mountains, a name that’s stuck with travellers ever since. The astonishing colours are said to be due to groundwater that’s altered the oxidation state of iron compounds within the rock.
- Qirmizi Qasaba: The next destination will be Guba city, which is located in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Azerbaijan. On the way to Guba, our guests will visit the unique settlement of Jews in mountains, "Caucasian Jerusalem" - the Red Town. The village has 13 synagogues, among which two are operational. There are about 4-5 thousand Jews live in Qirmizi Qesebe that is symbol of pluralism in Azerbaijan and symbol of peace and harmony among the different religions.
- Qechresh: Qechresh is one of the largest villages in the Guba region.The area is covered with forest on all sides. Qechresh is famous for its natural springs and plants. Along the road, there are recreation areas and restaurants where you can sample the local cuisine.
- Stop at a restaurant for lunch
- Shahdag Mountain Resort: Last point of the tour will be Shahdagh Mountain Resort Complex which is situated in Qusar city. They can enjoy there with diferent winter attractions. There are activities such as roller coaster, cable car, zip line, and ATV cars.
- Guba-Khachmaz Region: You will spend 6 hours on the road. Go and back
Includes
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Professional tour guide
- Any personal expenses
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Details
The Guba-Shahdag tour is a journey through the European part of Azerbaijan. Along the Caspian Sea along the Samur-Divichinsky lowland there is a road that takes tourists by semi-express to the mountains of the North Caucasus. A trip to one of the most popular ski resorts in Azerbaijan, located on the Shahdag Mountain– is a journey through the vast steppe and dazzling snowy mountains.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
