Guba-Khinalig Group Tour with handmade lunch options Baku: CandyCane Guba Khinaliq village without Homemade Lunch
ID: GYG1183111-1813877
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País: Azerbaijão
Duração:
11:00 horas
Descrição
Explore the colorful Candy Cane Mountains, visit the city of Guba, discover the ancient village of Khinalug, enjoy a traditional homemade meal, and take in spectacular mountain scenery along the way.
The tour begins around 8:00 AM. The exact pickup time and final details will be shared by our guide one day before departure.
Tour highlights:
Pink Lake – Our first stop is the famous Pink Lake, known for its unique color and striking scenery, perfect for photos.
Candy Cane Mountains – Discover the colorful striped shale mountains of the Greater Caucasus. Their distinctive red-and-white layers are created by natural iron oxidation, giving them their iconic appearance.
Red Village (Krasnaya Sloboda) – Visit the only all-Jewish settlement in Azerbaijan, renowned for its traditional wooden houses, rich culture, and mountain surroundings.
Qechresh Forest – One of the greenest areas in the Guba region, surrounded by dense forests and natural springs.
In winter, off-road Soviet vehicles are used here to continue the journey toward Khinaliq.
Tengealti (Gudyalchay Canyon) – Travel through dramatic canyon landscapes with steep cliffs, winding mountain roads, and scenic forest views.
Eagle Point – Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Caucasus Mountains, offering breathtaking views of the entire region.
Khinaliq Village – Explore one of the highest and most ancient mountain villages in Azerbaijan, recognized by UNESCO as a site of world cultural importance. Known for its unique language, architecture, and traditions, Khinaliq has been an ethnographic reserve since 2007. Along the way, you may spot eagles soaring above, wild horses near rocky rivers, and clouds drifting at eye level.
Optional Lunch:
During the tour, you may choose to enjoy a traditional homemade lunch at a local family’s home in Khinaliq. This is a full meal with four freshly prepared local dishes and warm homemade bread, offering an authentic taste of mountain cuisine. Guests are welcomed like family, not served tourist-style food.
Please note: You will spend at least 8 hours on the road (round trip).
Destaques
- Khinaliq Village Lunch – Authentic Mountain Flavors Experience
- Meet locals and learn about the unique culture, language, and life in Khinaliq
- We have been running this tour since 2019. We conduct the tour almost every day.
- Traditional Khinaliq Cuisine – Freshly Made by Local Families
- Explore Khinaliq, an ancient mountain village at 2,350 meters above sea level
Idiomas de guia
INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
Please note that if your hotel or accommodation is located within the Old City (Icherisheher) or on Nizami Street (Targovaya), we kindly ask you to walk to the nearest designated pick-up point, as minibuses are not allowed to enter these areas.
Please note that the group tour starts at 8:00 AM. On weekdays, we pick up guests between 7:00 and 8:00 AM in order to avoid heavy traffic on the roads. The exact starting time of the tour will be provided by our guide one day before the tour.
INCLUÍDO
- Optional full homemade lunch with 3 traditional dishes and freshly baked village bread.
- Professional tour guide in English or Russian, Turkish.
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport.
- Pickup and drop-off from your Baku accommodation.
- Soviet off-road vehicle ride to reach Khinaliq village.
- Entry to Khinaliq State Historical, Architectural, and Ethnographic Reserve.
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.
