Baku to Guba, Candy Cane, Khinaliq village with HOMEMADE lunch
Overview
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What makes this tour truly unique is its perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and unforgettable adventure. You will marvel at the stunning Candy Cane Mountains with their striking natural patterns, and as we continue toward Khinaliq, you’ll be surrounded by majestic mountain scenery that will truly leave you speechless.
The tour also includes a one-of-a-kind cultural highlight: lunch in a local house-museum, where you will enjoy a homemade meal prepared with fresh, natural ingredients, including traditional freshly baked bread, offering you an authentic taste of local life
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Gosha Gala Tower
We provide pickup from central hotels in Baku, except for hotels located on Nizami Street (Tarqovaya) and in the Old City. Guests staying in these areas are kindly requested to come to the meeting point.
Candy Cane Mountain
The Candy Cane Mountains are shale mountains in the Khizi and Siyazan districts of Azerbaijan, part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range. The 'Candy Cane Mountains' were originally dubbed so by travel author Mark Elliott in his guidebook 'Azerbaijan with Excursions to Georgia'. The mountains' colors are produced by groundwater that alters the oxidation state of the iron compounds in the earth.
Options
Group Tour with Homemade Lunch
Homemade Lunch Pickup included
Private Tour
Traditional Homemade lunch SUV or Van: 1-3 Sedan or Jeep 4-6 Mercedes Vito 7-12 Toyota Hiace Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional Tour guide service – English, Russian
Azerbaijani national dishes Lunch will be served in the local house in Khinalug)
Comfortable Transport with AC
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Entry/Admission - State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig
Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
Any personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
289 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A beautiful day iut in nature
Jennifer I,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very nice tour. Musa the guide was very good and made great photos. I enjoyed being out in nature and seeing diverse landscapes. Candy cane reminded me of rainbow mountain in Peru but not as spellbinding. Khinalig village was very beautiful and we enjoyed having lunch with a local family. We had amazing photo stops and it was beautiful.
Stunning Mountain Views on Fun, Well-Organized Group Tour
Mimi C,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As a solo female traveller I typically plan out my own adventures and outings, but this type of trip required some local guidance. This ended up being a well-organized bus tour with several stops at beautifully scenic points deep into the mountains of the unique countryside of Azerbaijan. Our tour guide was highly personable and provided all kinds of useful facts about national culture, language, history. He also very kindly assisted many fellow travellers several times with photography/videography. Booking was easy on the Viator platform; however, the dates could potentially change with some notice (I was asked to move my booking to a day later than I had originally confirmed, which forced me to have to rearrange my schedule) - but definitely book it if you have a flexible itinerary! The mountain views are quite stunning, especially into the second half of the trip. Highly recommend taking anti-nauseants if prone to motion sickness (for the hours driving on rough, winding roads), packing a sweater or jacket for the frigid temperatures at some of the higher-altitude stops (even in summer!) and wearing hiking shoes, particularly if you intend to head up a ways on the Candy Cane slopes for better views/photos, and for the unavoidable ~15-20 min trek up stony paths for the village lunch. All in all, a lovely and memorable day to discover the breathtaking beauty of Azerbaijani nature!
Great tour experience
Brian S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Transport was rather cramped with 3 traveling backwards although pickup from hotel included it never happened and meeting point very difficult to locate how ever guide collected me after a stressful time Huseyn our guide was very helpful kind friendly and knowledgeable 7 on the tour and a long 13 hour day but worth it
Exciting, adventurous, rich cultural experience
Zach R,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, the provided lunch was fresh, clean, and delicious. All natural ingredients, mostly raised and processed in the village. Ruslan was very welcoming and friendly, would absolutely recommend it.
The best long day tour from Baku
Sam D,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maybe the best tour of the three I took from Baku, with Azerbaijan’s best views. I would perhaps have liked a little longer in the village, but otherwise all good!
Reliable Service and Great Support from Birtour.com
139emina,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly, I visited Azerbaijan recently and used Birtour.com for transfers and tours. Everything was priced upfront, the drivers arrived on time, and I didn't run into any of the issues you described.
Excellent Day excursion to the Mountain villages of Azerbaijan
melissa p,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour to escape Bali and to see the forests and mountain scapes of Azerbaijan. Our guide, Leyla, was a fantastic communicator and ensured everything ran smoothly from communicating pickup time to helping everyone to get the perfect photos. During our lunch stay in Khinalug, Leyla explained a lot of the artifacts in the house and about the language and traditions of the Kettid villagers. We were lucky to have Elmar as our driver, who navigated both the winding mountain roads and the highway with expert speed. The only complaints were that the seats in the back of the bus were quite affected by the fast pace and the bumpy roads. It was a workout to hold on. Additionally, the rest stop in Quba was quite a tourist trap, with really high prices. Unfortunately, it was raining during our stop, or maybe you could wander to find a more local offering.
Honest review
Rahul T,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best tour you’ll have in Baku is this. Just ask for Layla as the tour guide. Food is top notch Locations are top notch. Super comfortable Cars.
Scenic tour with Leyla
parththemarketer,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great day trip tour with our guide Leyla who provided lots of information and made sure the tour ran smoothly. A scenic tour with cultural information, highly recommend.
We had a lovely day trip...
Spela S,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely day trip with Leyla, who is super nice and knowledgeable gal, where we were admiring Azerbaijan stunning nature
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