Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Candy Cane mountains: After 1.5 hours driving (90 km), we will reach the place. The beautiful area where the pink-and-white striped hills are. In the pictures the color of these mountains are so alive comparing what You see in reality.
Five Finger Mountain: You will just see it from far, where we give a short brake. If You expect something unusual, You might be disappointed. In fact, "Beshbarmag Dag" is a sacred pilgrimage site where visitors come to receive blessings.
Gachrash forest: beautiful area to give a break.
Photo stop at the "Gudialchay" river
Eagle peak: if we are lucky, we can observe the clear view of flying Caucasian Golden Eagles in Northern Caucasus skies.
Broken bridge: passing the river with SUV car.
Finally, we will reach to Khinalug at around 14:00-14:30. Here the local host - Mr. Rahman will meet us. A very funny and hospitable local of Khinalug village.
After lunch, we will have a mini excursion in the village. We are going to visit the Khinalug museum
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not a specific health restrictions
What To Expect
Start of the tour.
Candy Cane Mountain
The Candy Cane Mountains in Azerbaijan are colorful, striped hills that look like candy canes. Found in the Khizi region, these hills have red, white, and pink layers of rock. The beautiful patterns make it a great spot for nature lovers and photographers. Visitors can walk the trails and enjoy the amazing views of this unique landscape.
Options
Group tour
Shared tour Pickup included
Private tour
Privately organized Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Home-made lunch in Khinalug (12 AZN per person)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A long drive, but worth it.
Crevulus,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting Khinalig was unlike visiting anywhere else on earth. The village was charming and fascinating, and photos cannot do justice to the sheet beauty of the place. The drive is long, though. Our trip was 12 hours; we probably spent about 9 hours in the car in total. The mountain road was also a little treacherous in places, but for me that was part of the fun. Our tour guide was great and I would definitely do a tour with this company again.
Go for it !
marcelfM2741AQ,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Highly recommended 😊 The canyon was amazing, good guide and nice nature. Though not so fond of the lunchrestaurant we stayed at and we suggest changing to another.
Guba and Khinalig
emperorlambo,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible day trip that took us from our accomodation in Baku right out to the north of Azerbaijan. Ali our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable and I will never forget the amazing landscapes I saw!
Sites in Baku
Mex-viajero,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the tour. We saw what’s outside of Baku, as well as sites such as the first oil well in the world, Ms. Bibi mosque, the Pink Lake, Five Finger Mountain, and the Candy Mountain. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch. We liked the tour. Highly recommend the tour and the guide!
Khinalug tour was unsurpassed.
KenTracker,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nothing happened yesterday to change the glowing reviews I’ve left earlier for Old City Tours!!! If anything, the Khinalug experience might have been the best. First, I liked the candy cane mountains much more than I expected to. And then the forest and canyon were amazing. But without doubt the visit to Khinalug was the highlight. And lunch was outstanding!!! Everything was amazing. As always, the guide and driver were superior. Big thumbs up!!
First Lovely Visit in Azerbaijan
Vacation714308,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views are so amazing! We had the most convenient time with Old City Tours exploring their countryside which was best for a day trip only. Our tour guide has been so accommodating in assisting our travel.
Amazing experience in real Azerbaijan
Wage16,May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We participated in the Guba full day tour with Old City Tour and we were impressed! The guide Elmar was fantastic, with an in-depth knowledge of the history and culture of the place. The visited places were wonderful, immersed in the most beautiful nature. I highly recommend the agency and guide Elmar to anyone who wants to discover the true essence of Guba and the fantastic people of Azerbaijan. Thank you very much for an unforgettable day! Greetings from Italy.
Wonderful and memorable trip to Khinaliq Village.
ianx17489,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Khinaliq was the highlight of the three trips we did with Old City Tours. (We also did the mud volcanoes and Gabala trips). The office staff were extremely helpful during booking especially Laila. The guides were very knowledgeable and informative, Samir also entertained us with a host of stories and wit. On the trip to Khinaliq, our guide Elmar was excellent, very clear speaker and very friendly. The scenery on the trip up to the village was stunning and well worth the "long" drive there and back. Lunch with the family in the village was enjoyable and great value... Elmar took us for a tour of the village, up to the highest point for the wonderful panoramic views. He also sent us some useful recommendations for the rest of our trip in Azerbaijan. They were small group tours of only six on each trip which was great. I would happily recommend Old City Tours to family and friends.
Tour by Samir as guide
Sightsee575203,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guba Khinalug tour guided by Samir was one of the best tour I had in Azerbaijan. He led a small group of 3 tourists and drove the car to the destinations. He was very friendly and helped us taking pictures. We had nice lunch home made in the midst of mountains. It was was a memorable tour, and I recommend everyone to experience the same.
Too long too less
Alessandro P,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00An endless ten-hour round trip with a short stop at the beautiful Candy Cane Mountans and lunch in an interesting village on the Caucasus. I wouldn't do this long tour again for just two attractions
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