Fire, Mud & Culture: Full-Day Baku Highlights with Picnic

Discover Baku’s spirit on a full-day tour. Visit Highland Park, Gobustan carvings, mud volcanoes, fire temple rituals, and enjoy a local-style picnic.
Begin your journey at Highland Park, where panoramic views stretch across Baku Bay and the Caspian Sea. Walk through Martyrs’ Lane, a symbolic memorial, while your guide shares the moving history behind this national landmark.

Travel to the Gobustan National Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Petroglyph Museum before walking among rocks etched with ancient carvings dating back over 12,000 years, revealing the lives of prehistoric communities.

Continue to the Mud Volcano State Complex, where you’ll learn about Azerbaijan’s unique geology. Explore its museum and safely view active mud volcanoes up close, a rare natural phenomenon found almost nowhere else.

Take a break at a Caspian Sea cliff or beach viewpoint, where you’ll enjoy fresh air, beautiful photos, and peaceful scenery.

For lunch, delight in a local-style picnic in nature—either along the Caspian coast or in a nearby Absheron village. Taste homemade dishes, warm bread, fresh vegetables, and herbal tea with jam—an authentic slice of Azerbaijani hospitality.

Step into ancient spiritual traditions at the Ateshgah Fire Temple, once a crossroads of Zoroastrian and Hindu rituals, and discover why fire has always held sacred meaning in Azerbaijan.

Next, witness the eternal flames of Yanardag (Burning Mountain), where fire bursts continuously from the hillside, a breathtaking natural wonder that has burned for centuries.

Before returning, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Green Bazar, where locals shop for fresh produce, dried fruits, spices, and cheeses. Stroll through colorful stalls, interact with traders, and, if you wish, taste or purchase organic seasonal fruits.

End your day enriched with a deeper understanding of Azerbaijan’s history, culture, and daily life, before your return transfer back to your hotel.

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.

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.