Guba, Candy Cane mountain, Khinaliq village with HOMEMADE lunch
Overview
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What makes this tour truly unique is the combination of breathtaking landscapes, cultural experiences, and adventure. You will marvel at the stunning 'Candy Cane Mountains,' and as we travel to Khinaliq, you will be surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery that will leave you speechless. The tour also includes a one-of-a-kind experience of having lunch in a local house-museum, enjoying a homemade meal made from fresh, natural ingredients, including freshly baked bread. To top it off, the journey to Khinaliq features an exciting off-road adventure, adding an extra touch of thrill to your unforgettable day.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
The fee for a Soviet off-road vehicle that will transport you to the village. (30azn per person)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Besh Barmag Mountain
Driving along the M1 motorway connecting the capital of Azerbaijan with the largest cities of Russia, you will see the mountain Beshbarmak, located near the coast of the Caspian Sea. Beshbarmak is a place of pilgrimage for the local population and thanks to its height and shape has been an excellent reference point for sailors since ancient times. 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.
Options
Private Tour
Traditional Homemade lunch
SUV or Van: 1-3 Sedan or Jeep
4-6 Mercedes Vito
7-12 Toyota Hiace
4x4 ride: In the private tour, we will drive all the way up to Khinalig without changing vehicles, meaning no off-road transport is req
Pickup included
Group Tour with Homemade Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
222 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Leyla was the best guide!
hoai p,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Make sure you bring 30 Monat for the ride to the mountain village. It’s totally worth it! I’ve been doing tours all over Europe and multiple in Baku but Leyla has been the most genuinely happy and enthusiastic guide I’ve met! She really made the experience worthwhile and even took great pics for me!
Very good service, very knowledgeable Guide, and an unforgettable experience
rohinimajithia,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a breathtaking, exhilarating, and unforgettable trip! Ruslan, our guide and our designated driver for the day, was brilliant. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he was also most charming, friendly, spoke good English, and was a cautious and safe driver as the roads to Xinaliq were treacherous! He knew all the right places to take us to, which had clean loos and made timely stops for coffee and refreshments. He was most patient, and the fact that there are so many pictures of us is only because he patiently took our pictures. He was so well informed about this region and was able to answer all our questions, even those that were outside of this tour. It was a very long trip where we drove over 500 km, and we were out for a full 11 hours. This is a MUST DO tour for all, and it was so exciting to visit Xinaliq, the oldest village in the world, which is a heritage village. We were also fortunate to see and hold a meteor in the museum there at a height of over 7000 feet! Since this is a heritage village, UNESCO does not permit any hotels or restaurants to be present in the village, so there are homestays and home meals with the local villagers. I have never eaten such fresh food, and it was finger-licking delicious. The freshly baked hot bread straight from the wood oven completed the meal of delicious Shorba, beef curry with potatoes, rice, and Chicken drumsticks with assorted pickles as accompaniments. The scrumptious meal ended with tea and fresh preserves made from plums, persimmons, and pears, which also went very well with the hot bread.
Must do!
Shreyas G,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Went on this tour in November 2025. It was well organised and our tour guide was Leyla who was super nice and well knowledgeable. We really enioved the tour and would recommend it to everyone who visits baku tc do it. Its a long tour but worth it. You get a nice home made lunch as well
Must experience when in Baku.
shreyasgopal,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on this tour in November 2025. It was well organised and our tour guide was Leyla who was super nice and well knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to everyone who visits baku to do it. Its a long tour but worth it. You get a nice home made lunch as well.
Must do experience
L6156VFphiliph,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip with unforgettable experiences, and Ley the guide was very well informed and extremely friendly. Highly recommended to see the other side of Azerbaijan after time in Baku.
Best tour in Azerbaijan
Stefanos D,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00By contrast the best tour I did in Azerbaijan. Magical landscapes, incredible nature, traditional people. Our guide Leyla was wonderful. I recommend the tour unreservedly!!!
Great trip far off the beaten path
joshkA7893JH,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent and exceeded my expectations. Our guide Layla was fantastic, brimming with both knowledge and enthusiasm. A great trip!
We had a wonderful...
Ayman E,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience on this tour, and I highly recommend both the company and our tour guide, Ms. Leyla. She was incredibly friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the entire trip. Her warm personality and professionalism made the experience truly memorable. Thank you, Ms. Leyla, for making the tour exceptional!
Amazing tour and guide
torrent Mla,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Khinaliq is a cant miss and worth the circuitous drive up. I had low expectations for the included lunch but it was surprisingly good. Leyla was a great guide- eloquent and detailed in her explanations and answers. She was on time (early in fact) herself and did her best to manage an obnoxious group that was constantly late. She took very good pictures- directing participants to the best spots.
Khinaliq - a special experience
Cruiser65669040930,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect trip - everything was right: Pick up, tour, lunch and guide. The drive to Khinaliq and the stay there were particularly impressive.
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