Baku: Guba-Khinalig Day Trip with Guide｜Azerbaijan

Begin your journey by traveling along the Caspian Sea and the Samur-Divichinsky lowland, leading you to the majestic mountains of the North Caucasus. Make your first stop at the Candy Cane Mountains, also known as the Colored Mountains, Agate Mountains, or Rainbow Mountains, named for their striking purple-stained hues resembling sugar candies.

Continue to Beshbarmag Mountain, which translates from Azerbaijani as “Five Fingers.” This area holds deep cultural significance for Azerbaijanis and is associated with the Quranic character Khadir according to legend of Azerbaijani folklore. Stop here for a rest, listen to the stories of your professional guide, and unwind after a long road.

Next, enjoy lunch in one of the cozy restaurants in the city of Guba. Taste the traditional dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine, which are famous for their rich taste and the use of fresh local ingredients. After the main course, enjoy national tea, served with jam and sweets.

After lunch, continue to Gechresh forest, a stunning and breathtaking, dense and lush forest that can truly make anyone fall in love with the scenery. With the road winding along a wall of trees, which almost fully cover the summer skies with their crowns, this place can be easily taken from a fairytale scene.

Next, head to the Gudialchay gorge, arguably the most stunning location in Azerbaijan, and one of the oldest in geophysical terms. Take a half-hour walk on an asphalt road that winds between towering, majestic rocks alongside a roaring mountain river.

Finally, arrive at Khinalig, the highlight of the tour. Journey along a winding road through the majestic mountains of the Greater Caucasus, leading to Azerbaijan's highest settlement, perched at 2500 meters above sea level in the Alpine meadows climatic zone. This is Khinalig, a Caucasian village where the people speak a language unlike any other in the world.