Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)
Overview
Available languages
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The Gobustan-Absheron tour is one of the most popular sightseeing routes in Baku. Entirely historical, it nevertheless introduces the guests of the country to our culture, the peculiarities of the nature in the Absheron peninsula, as well as the adjacent Gobustan desert. The roads of the Gobustan and Absheron tour will lead you to the active craters of mud volcanoes, salt lakes of the semi-desert, the most extreme mountain of the Greater Caucasus, from the depths of which flames escape to the meditativeness of a truly unearthly landscape of rocky hills and the expanses of oil rig fields.
The staff of Azerbaijan Travel International, with its inherent professionalism, provides tourists with generous information in stories about various historical epochs of Azerbaijan. From the Stone Age to modern history and the realities of the present, from Roman legionnaires to Hindu ascetics - events and personalities will become an unforgettable part of your new knowledge about Azerbaijan.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
2 qutabs (1 with greenery stuffing and 1 with meat stuffing); 2.Assorted kebab (chicken, lamb, lula-kebab); 3.Pilaf; 4.Choban salad; 5.Ayran/coke; 6.Tea.
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide services in two languages (English and Russian)
Tickets ( Mud Volcanoes Complex,Open-air Museum, Fire Temple, Yanardag, Natural History Exhibition)
Personal expenses
What To Expect
Baku
Morning The guests meet with the tour guide, go to 70 km. to the south of Baku city in the Gobustan desert and fall into an oriental fairy tale.
Mud Volcanoes
Mud volcanoes One of the features of the geology of the region is that there are many mud volcanoes on these lands. A dirt road, not devoid of romanticism, will lead to the accumulation of their active craters. According to legend, djinn live in these places. Volcanic mud, which is based on blue clay, creates a landscape like the moon. And the only thing that calms a tourist who does not want to say goodbye to this phantasmagoric spectacle is the anticipation of contemplating even more interesting landscapes.
Options
Group tour (All inclusive)
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch
Mini bus, Van
Off-road experience on the way: Entrance tickets to museums (Mud volcanoes, Open-air Museum, Fire Temple, Yanardag)
Private tour (All inclusive)
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch
Van, Minibus
Entrance fees
Group Tour (All exclusive)
Duration: 9 hours
Van, Mini bus
Reviews
1,024 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not what was expected according to the Viator program
Alexandra B,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour guide was nice but very poorly informed. Below is a list of what was expected on the trip versus what actually happened. What to expect: "The holy place “Pir Hydyr Zundzha” is located at the foot of the Beshbarmag Mountain, where the travelers stop to perform prayers and worship. Your professional guide will tell you the mythical stories associated with this place." The guide did not tell any information about this during the trip. What to expect: "The Guba carpet weaving school." We never visited this place. What to expect: "Qachrash Forest: stop for 30 minutes to enjoy the landscape and for photo shoot and drinking Azeri tea (free included the package)" There was no tea provided. What to expect: "stop in the Red Town" We stopped in a parking lot, there was nothing worthwhile to see. What to expect: "Quba Azərbaycan turalpottery" We never stopped here. What to expect: "lunch will be Azerbaijan traditional local foods at local people's home" The food was poor in quality and quantity.
An excellent day tour from Baku.
Tracy A,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is an excellent full Day Tour from Baku…that covers all the highlights of the surrounds of the city. There is definitely no time wasted! Our guide, Sayid, was top-notch- engaging, informative and enthusiastic. I would recommend paying for all tickets and lunch together as it is just easier all round and if you are on the tour, why miss anything? Highly recommend.
Value for money trip
RajJanakkumar B,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour covers all places in vicinity of Baku. A little bit fast paced, but the trip is worth it. The tour guide Saiyyed was gem of a guy, he talked a lot about the places we visited passionately. Takes care of parents as well, everyone's comfort as well. Tried to keep things engaging. TOur went on time, he answered all the questions. So, overall great tour, but you might feel like the tour is slightly paced, but you will get ample time to click enough pictures for your perfect Instagram shot
This is the most...
William B,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
2.00This is the most touristic day tour in Baku. I wish we saw more of the mud volcanoes. You actually just stay around a museum exposing elephant skeletons and giving you little to no fact about the region. In other tours, people went further away around the volcanoes. Gobustan is overcrowded and disorganised. The restaurant is a random one located in a Baku suburb, the food was average but nothing spectacular. The stops at the Ashberon peninsula bring no add-ons to the tour, you can visit them by yourself using Bolt or public transport. Overall, we lost a lot of time at every stop because some people didn't prebook their tickets. The guide was ok but he didn't seem to enjoy his job. But I can't tell if the service is different with other companies since they all do the same tour with the same price.
Good but too long
Sherif A,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00Had a good time. But was a very long ride from Baku. Bit underwhelming. Overall ok if you want to go around.
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