Overview
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2 days
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The peak is located in the territory of Azerbaijan Republic, Guba district. The name of summit means Golden or Red Rock becouse it's color in sunset light is red. Among the locals is known as Baltagaya (Axe Rock).
The peak way passes through alpine meadows and pastures. You will see many shepherd fields in the surrounding areas. There is a gorgeous view opens to Shahdagh, Khinalug, Tufan, Bazarduzu and Babadagh mounts during clear and cloudless weather condition. It is located in the northeast part of the Greater Caucasus (in Azerbaijan).
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
What To Expect
Baku - Khinalug village
Accommodations
Overnight in local house in Khinalug village
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner in local house (national cuisine)
State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig
14:30 Meeting 15:00 Moving to Khinalug village (5 hours) There will be stops at picturesque points. 20:00 We will reach to the village home in Khinalug 20:30 Dinner (national cuisine) 21:30 Preperation for tomorrow
Summit day
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast in local house
State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig
05:30 Berakfast 06:00 We will start walking up from start point 12:00 At the peak (approximate distance from start point is 7 km) 12:30 Moving back to Khinalug village 16:00 In Khinalug 6:30 Moving to Baku 20:30 In Baku
Options
Qizilqaya (golden Rock) - 3726 M
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Walkie-talkie (10km coverage area)
1 night accommodation
Insurance
Transportation
Guide service
Mountain equipment for personal use
Mountain nutrition
Pickup points
Hilton Baku
Azadlig Avenue 1B Baku Azerbaijan
Hyatt Regency Baku
6 Izmir Street, Baku Azerbaijan
JW Marriott Absheron Baku
674 Azadliq Square, Baku Azerbaijan
Heydar Aliyev Intl Airport
Baku Azerbaijan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mountain trekking.
marekmU660TJ,Dec 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Professionally planned and organized trekking trip to Qizilqaya and some other peaks at almost 4000m. Rufat is very professional guide, very helpful to reach the goal. Whole trip arranged by him including transport from Baku, overnight stay in mountain village, equipment for mountains. Highly recommended.
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