From Baku: Guba and Shahdag Mountains Day Trip

Discover the beauty of the Caucasus Mountains on a day trip. Visit the Candy Cane Mountains, explore the Jewish village, and take a cable car ride over the mountains at the Shahdag Mountain Resort.
Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Guba District on a full-day tour from Baku. Visit the Candy Cane Mountains, explore the Red Village, and enjoy a cable car ride at the Shahdag Mountain Resort.

Start your day with a visit to the Candy Cane Mountains in Khizi, also known as Colored, Agate, or Rainbow Mountains. Admire the striking purple-stained hues that resemble sugar candies. Enjoy an unforgettable adventure on the Caucasus Mountains Tour, with a winding road offering breathtaking views.

Afterward, drive through the North Caucasian foothills to the Guba District, an important city in Azerbaijan. Explore a Jewish Village, home to mountain Jews (Mizrahi Jews) for centuries. Highlights include a bus ride through its quarters, crossing a 21st-century bridge over the Gudialchai River, and visiting a historic synagogue.

Stop for a delicious lunch at a restaurant near an enchanting Azerbaijani forest. Savor local delicacies, including traditional Azerbaijani cuisine and Lezgian bread. After tea, continue to the majestic Shahdag mountain resort.

Drive through the dense Gechresh Forest, where trees form a natural tunnel. For several kilometers, enjoy the harmonious blend of forest, mountains, and river.

Arrive at the Shahdag Mountain Resort, the highlight of the tour. Enjoy activities like a cable car ride over the mountains and relax at a cozy café. After a 3-hour rest, return to Baku, taking home lasting memories from this adventure-packed day in the Guba District.

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.