From Baku: Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group)
Overview
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12 hours
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This region has always been one of the biggest and one of the most beautiful parts of Azerbaijan! So, if you decide to visit other Azerbaijani cities, we highly recommend you to see Quba! Guba has been founded in the XV century and is located 165km to the north from Baku.
Khinaliq village is the most remote village among all others in Quba. It is also the highest village as it is located in the middle of Caucasian mountains. And this remoteness is exactly what helped the inhabitants of the village to survive from the invasions. The history of this village goes right back until the Albanian period. The remains of ancient caves of early humans are still left in this territory between the mountains. Due to its long history, Khinaliq village is considered one of the oldest inhabited places in the world and has been included in the UNESCO list of World Historical Monuments.
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
What To Expect
We will pick up from central hotels in Baku except Hotels that are situated in the Old City and near by. That guests are coming to the meeting point - Garage Azparking
Candy Cane Mountain
One of Azerbaijan’s most beautiful stretches of road leads for about 40 kilometres from the Guba-Baku highway west towards the mountain village of Altiaghaj. Roughly mid-way between the two one passes through a dramatic valley flanked by rolling shale mountains whose astonishing red, orange, pink and chalk-coloured swirls led British travel writer Mark Elliott (author of the very popular 'Azerbaijan' guidebook) to dub them the Candy Cane Mountains, a name that’s stuck with travellers ever since.
Options
Group Tour With Lunch
Homemade Lunch Pickup included
Group Tour Without Lunch
Pickup included
Private Tour
Traditional Homemade Lunch KIA Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe:: or Mercedes VITO 4X4 NIVA RIDE: : In a private tour, we will drive all the way to Khinaliq without changing vehicles the off-road transport is already included Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Entrance Ticket
Homemade Lunch - Azerbaijani National Dishes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Tour guide – English, Russian
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
90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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E8760LWjank,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00super trip with Layla nice mautains
Great tour and experience!
francescoa523,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of Khinalug was great! Even though the car journey was long, the stops were excellent and there were many things to admire. Congratulations in particular to the guide Leyli (fantastic) and the driver Mahmoud. It's a must do tour of you are in Baku.
Beautiful and exciting sight
796kriszti nb,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time, visited places with beautiful views. The bathroom breaks were always at the right time. Leyla, our tour guide, was kind and attentive. She created a good atmosphere for us.
Ruslan is an excellent...
Alexander K,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ruslan is an excellent guide who provided us with comprehensive information about the places we visited, he’s also a very responsible driver, the whole drive from Baku to Khinalig was very smooth, without excessive speed and we felt safe on all the sections of the road. The highlight of the tour was the village of Khinalig which is very special and authentic. We also had a nice lunch there included in the tour program. There was also a friendly dog who accompanied us as we hiked through the village. Overall, we definitely recommend this tour and Ruslan as a guide.
Trip to Khinalig
545ainurb,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed the trip to Xinalyk with Leyla, the tour guide. Everything was so organised. They picked me up from the hotel. During the trip, Leyla took photos and video for us. The views of landscapes and mountains was stunning. In the highest village we had delisious lunch. If you travel to Baku, please visit Khinalig. This place definitely deserves your time.
Great trip and guide
72danz,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During this trip we went to Candy Cane Mountain all the way to Khinaliq village near the Russian border. Leyla was a very knowledgeable and hospitable guide who went above and beyond to ensure the entire trip went as smoothly and enjoyable as possible.
Unforgettable experience
Erminio0104,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Candy Mountains, Guna and Khinalig Village are well worth a visit. The guide, Leyla, explained all the details, keeping the group united and interested. Very good. The impeccable driver.
Nice views and tour but terrible experience
MariaNeus F,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour is very interesting but unfortunately the weather wasn't good, a heavy snow started when we got Khinalug, the way to go up was completely white but with care the cars got the village, but it was very difficult on the way back, both cars had serious problems to driving through the snowed road and they both slippered on the road, one of them had no chains and the other one even with chains was difficult to manage. The drivers asked to walked down so many meters, about 20 or 30minuts trought the snow, we were really afraid as was getting dark and the way down were 2h driving on that terrible road. The forecast was that snow was coming theses days, it was not unexpected, no plan b at all to get down, the tour should be cancel on these conditions. Leyla, our guide was very kind, helpful and very professional all the time. Thanks Leyla! she explained all history and details.
Heavy Snow, Great Tour - Leyla Made It Easy
798muhammadalik,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains Group Tour yesterday, and it was snowing so hard that for a moment we honestly thought we'd accidentally booked an "Arctic expedition" instead. Massive credit to our guide Leyla - she was brilliant. Even with the weather making everything more challenging, she kept the group together, calm, and (most importantly) safe, without letting the day turn stressful or dull. That's not an easy thing to do. If you're thinking about doing this tour, go for it - and if you get Leyla, you're in really good hands. Highly recommended!
Adventure Experience
W1103FCjeromer,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's was absolutely amazing adventures experience today's tour. Special mention to MS. LEYLA who guide us to our adventure all day to explore different cultures and hospitality experiences. Very well done 👍👍👏👏
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