9-Day Trek Through Remote Villages in Azerbaijan｜Azerbaijan

Itinerary
Day 1: Baku
Meeting in the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Baku

Day 2: Baku - Quba - Jek village
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Northern region of Azerbaijan, to Quba city (3 hrs trip by bus). Transfer to the village of Jek. Overnight in Jek (local house or tent).

Day 3: Start of Trekking route: Jek - Elik - Bostankesh
Breakfast in the village at a local family. After breakfast short briefing (15 minutes) on safety along the route. We start hiking to the east from Jek to Elik village (Distance 3 kms, Altitude 1800 meters). On arrival to Elik, meeting with local family and introduction to local traditions. Time for relaxing and photos. The route continues to Bostankesh village (Distance 9 km, Altitude 2300 meters). On arrival, we will have dinner with a local family. Overnight in the local family house or tent.

Day 4: Bostankesh – Khinaliq
Breakfast in the village at a local family’s home. We continue with the trek. Distance 9 km (ascending 2 km); altitude: 2500 meters. When we reach Khinaliq village we will have an excursion around. Khinaliq (Xinaliq, Khinalyg) is one of the most famous mountain villages of Azerbaijan. It has a population of about 2000 people. The historical and ethnic values represent 220 families. The few villagers of Khinaliq constitute a unique, separate ethnographic group. A mountainous (2500 m above sea level) settlement, because of its rare landscape and the unique lifestyle of its people, Khinalig is compared to an open-air museum. Khinaliq was known as the most isolated village in Azerbaijan with a population of 2000 people who speak their own distinct language (Ketsh). We will have a dinner and overnight in a local family house.

Day 5: Khinalig - Qalakhudat
Breakfast in the village with a local family. Qalakhudat village is located at 10 km distance from Khinaliq, at an altitude of 3400 meters. After walking 4 km, we will ascend 6 km to reach Qalakhudat. Then we will explore the village and will be introduced to local traditions. Dinner and overnight at the house of a local family.

Day 6: Qalakhudat - Griz
Breakfast with local family. Griz village is located at 12 km distance from Qalakhudat, at an altitude of 2700 meters (5 km of ascent and 7 km of descent on the route). Dinner and accommodation at a local family house.

Day 7: Griz or Qriz village - Susai village
Breakfast at local family house. Drive (1 hour) to Griz village and Darkness valley on small cars (Niva/UAZ or other Soviet car). Then we will continue the trekking road to Susai village (6 km descending only). Along the road we will enjoy beautiful views. Accommodation in Susai village.

Day 8: Susai - Baku
Breakfast in Susai village. Transfer to Baku (3 hours). On arrival, free time in Baku.

Day 9: Departure