Gabala-Tufandag Day Trip in Nature

Experience a day trip in the nature and visit one of Azerbaijan’s oldest cities and its newest resort town during this full-day tour from Baku. Travel into the Azerbaijan mountains from Baku.
Tour starts from defined hotel or in Double Gate of Old City or Nizami Metro Station.
The distance from Baku to Gabala is about 220 km. Except the activity durations mentioned on the tour itinerary, only the road trip is 7-8 hours. The time required for the planned tour activities is estimated to be 3-4 hours. Therefore, the total time allotted for the Gabala tour is set between 10-12 hours.

On the way to Gabala we will pass by Shamakhi region. Shamakhi is one of Azerbaijan’s most historical cities and the birthplace of legendary Azerbaijani poets such as Sabir and Nesimi.

We will stop at Juma Mosque in Shamakhi. Mosque is the largest mosque of Azerbaijan. It is one of the first mosques of Azerbaijan after the Arab occupation of Caucasus. The Arabian writings reflected on the walls of the mosque show the construction year as 744 AD. This makes the mosque the earliest one in whole Caucasus after the Juma Mosque in Derbent, which was completed in 734 AD.

After Shamakhi region, we will pass by Ismayilli region. Situated on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, surrounded by forests and mountains, the Ismayilli region, drowning in greenery, is one of the most beautiful regions of Azerbaijan. Ismayilli is part of the historical region of Shirvan. The territory of the district, as well as all the territories of Northern Azerbaijan, was part of the Caucasian Albania. Here a large number of ancient monuments of different periods are preserved. Tourists are also attracted to the unusually colorful villages of the district, in which various nationalities live and traditional crafts are practiced.


Our next stop will be the Nohur lake ( Nohurgol) is located in a few kilometres southeast of Qabala is one of Azerbaijan’s most beautiful spots, 700 m above sea level. Eye-catching Lake Nohur is a manmade lake created after World War II to supply surrounding villages with water.

Tour continues to Summer-Winter Touristic Complex Tufandag and our guests can enjoy our matchless beautiful nature in unsurpassed recreation tourism center just about 4 km from Gabala City.

The final destination will be “Seven Beauties” waterfall. This waterfall gives cooling and freshness of crystal clear water. This mountainous waterfall flowing from the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and the name of the Seven Beauties (Yeddi Gozal) Waterfall originates from the name of the 7 mountain roads that should pass to reach the waterfall.

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.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.