What to do and see in Khinalug, Guba-Khachmaz Region: The Best Tours

During this tour we will visit north area of Azerbaijan. First stop will be in Quba city - one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan. Unique nature, nice climate and gorgeous air -all this you will find in Quba. Then our rout heading 60 up in the mountains -   to the unique place “ Xinaliq", "Khinalug"; also rendered as Khanaluka, Khanalyk, Khinalykh, or Khynalyk) is an ancient Caucasian village going back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located high up in the mountains of Quba Rayon, Azerbaijan.  Khinaliq is among the most ancient and continuously inhabited places in the world, with history of over 5,000 years. Because of the high altitude and remoteness of Khinaliq it managed to survive and withstand many invasions. There are also some other historical places such as a 12th-century mosque, a 15th-century mosque, and several ancient cemeteries between the mountains

Inclusions: Lunch, National Park fees, Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Here are the highlights of our Full-day Trip: -The tour provides a chance to discover the distinctive local cuisine, spectacular natural landscape with stunning mountain forests and hundreds of types of apples. The town and its surroundings remain the country's top supplier of this fruit. - The town provides an ideal base for exploring the region's the highest and most remote mountain villages like the Khinalig which attracts a large number of travellers every year around the world. Nothing can be more interesting than exploring the challenging lifestyle and unique traditions of inhabitants living here. -The tour program also covers the Red Settlement - the home to one of the largest communities of Mountain Jews in the world. - Next impressive natural landscape is Qachrash forest - one of the must-see attractions of Quba. It's well known because the trees are so thick that daylight cannot get through to the forest floor.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional Local Guide , Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

The peak is located in the territory of Azerbaijan Republic, Guba district. The name of summit means Golden or Red Rock becouse it's color in sunset light is red. Among the locals is known as Baltagaya (Axe Rock). The peak way passes through alpine meadows and pastures. You will see many shepherd fields in the surrounding areas. There is a gorgeous view opens to Shahdagh, Khinalug, Tufan, Bazarduzu and Babadagh mounts during clear and cloudless weather condition. It is located in the northeast part of the Greater Caucasus (in Azerbaijan).

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, 1 night accommodation, Transportation, Guide service, Insurance, Walkie-talkie (10km coverage area), Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions: Mountain equipment for personal use, Mountain nutrition

Take a break from city's noisy lifestyle and book this tour to see beautiful nature and ancient historical places of Azerbaijan.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Your local guide will offer you a warm welcome and be eager to provide you with authentic experiences about our country. In the dramatically situated capital of Baku, your guide will show you both the winding streets of Old City and the city's modern cultural scene.Your guide is happy to design a tour program that reflects your unique travel interests and it means if you're fortunate enough to travel here you'll bring home some truly unique stories.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel pick up & drop-off, Professional Licensed Guide & Driver

Exclusions: Meals & Drinks, Personal Expenses

Isolated from the Wolrd, Khinalug village is located at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level and will be the last point to visit during this tour. You will see not only the ancient architecture of this village, you will also enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the peaks surrounding this village. And on the way to Khinalig, you can often see eagles flying overhead, wild horses galloping along the banks of stony rivers and clouds descending so low that sometimes they can even be touched.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Landing and facility fees, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Any other expenses

Our tours are not only informative, but also interesting: our guides will do their best to turn the tour into a show rather than a lesson - you are not at school, you are on rest - so let us improve it!

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Entry tickets, Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Personal payments

This is an all-included tour. You will pay once and after you will have no extra charges. Our professional guides will help and give you detailed information throughout the tour.

Inclusions: You will have lunch in one of the houses in Khinaligh which contains entree,main course,salads,beverages and tea with homemade murabba. Vegetarian and Vegan are also available., Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Entrance ticket to the museum in Khinaligh

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During the Guba & Khinalig Tour you will be a ble to see and admire to Landscape of the Guba city, Carpet Weaving Factory, Mosques, Qecresh Forest, the highest and one of the oldest village - Khinalig Village, Red Settlement - Jewish Village. This trip is an opportunity to meet friendly locals, eat delicious food like none other on earth, enjoy the beauty of incredibly diverse landscapes and feel the freedom and the power of mountains.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Professional Tour Guide, Hotel pick up & drop off

Exclusions: Any meals & drinks, Personal Expenses, Any entry fees

We leave Baku at 9:00am in the morning, with some stop-points in "Beshbarmag Dag" (Five-Fingered Mountain), Guba City and Masdargah, approximately at 13:00pm we are going to be in the highest village of all Europe - the Khinalug! ABOUT KHINALUG By some defini­tions Xınalıq (2335m) is Europe’s highest village. Its upper half retains many ancient stone houses that form distinctively aus­tere stepped terraces up a steep highland ridge. And the whole scene is often mag­ically wrapped in spooky clouds that part sporadically to reveal 360-degree views of the surrounding Caucasus. Apart from examining the one-room museum and gazing at the hypnotic views, the main attraction is meeting and staying with Xınalıq’s hardy shepherd folk who have their own language (Ketsh) and still live much of their lives on horseback. Bring warm clothes – nights can be icy cold.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch at the local house in Khinalug village (10 AZN)