Baku: Gobustan National Park Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG1141386-1750893
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
On your trip to Gobustan, you will learn about its secret history and connection with the Scandinavians.
Gobustan National Historical and Artistic Reserve, located 65 km from Baku, is a unique place for history and nature lovers. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, this area reflects 15 thousand years of history.
Here you can see more than 6,000 rock paintings (petroglyphs) dating back to the Mesolithic period (Middle Stone Age), depicting the lifestyle of ancient people, hunting scenes, and dance ceremonies. The images in the paintings, reminiscent of the Yalli dance, are of particular interest.
The reserve is also known for its unique natural monuments, including its proximity to the Absheron Peninsula, where 70% of the world's mud volcanoes are located. As part of the tour, you can also visit the clanging Gavaldash.
This tour is a great opportunity to discover the ancient culture, archeology, and natural beauties of Azerbaijan.
Highlights
- Secrets of UNESCO: Each of these rocks tells a thousand-year-old story
- The First Traces of Humanity: From Camel Caravans to Ritual Dances
- Gobustan: Not just a rock, but also the oldest open-air art gallery.
- Discover Gobustan with a professional guide
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Inclusions
- Professional Tour Guide
- Professional Driver Assistance
- Hotel pickup
- Drop-off (Baku city area)
- Comfortable vehicle with A\C
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
