Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
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1 week 2 days
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We invite you to join us on a unique 9-day trek through remote villages in the stunning green Caucasus Mountains along Azerbaijan's northern border. Discover unique people, places, and ancient traditions in our beautiful country while staying at local guest houses along the way.
We will hike approximately 46 kilometers during these days, taking you up a stony trail toward the land of the Qriz people, one of the many ethnic groups in the Quba district, with roots in Caucasian Albania. Quba is home to 28 different ethnic groups living in isolated villages in this remote region.
From Quba, our route will lead us to the remote villages of Jek, Elik, Bostankesh, Khinaliq, Qalakhudat, and Qriz. The Qriz villages retain a sense of isolation and a simple agricultural way of life. The unique lifestyle of its people makes Khinalig, one of Azerbaijan's famous mountain villages, often compared to an open-air museum.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
What To Expect
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodations
Overnight at the hotel in Baku
Baku
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Baku.
BAKU – QUBA- VİLLAGE ELIK
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Quba
BAKU – QUBA- VİLLAGE ELIK: Transfer to Elik Village (38km;1 hr), Altitude around 2000m . Overnight in the local House inside village of Elik. Dinner in local family. Tour plan 13:00 – 14:00 Transfer to Elik Village. 14:00 – 19:10 On arrival to Elik village meet with local family exploring village. 19:10 – 20:10 Dinner in the village of local family. Overnight in the village of Elik (local house).
ELIK MOUNTAIN VILLAGE (1700 m)– BOSTANKESH Village (1850 m) MOUNTAIN VILLAGE:
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Breakfast in the village of local family. After breakfast brief training (15 minutes) on safety on the route. Starting route to the east direction from Elik village to Bostankesh village (Distance 9 km, Altitude 1850 m). Continue road to Bostankesh village (1850 m, 4 km). On arrival accommodation in local house and dinner. Tour plan 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast in the village of local family. 10:00 – 10:15 brief training (15 minutes) on safety on the route 10:15 – 13:00 Starting route to the east direction from Elik village to Bostankesh village (Distance 9 km, Altitude 1850 meters) 13:00 – 17:00 Continue road to Bostankesh village (1850 m, 4 km). 17:00 – 17:00 On arrival to Bostankesh village meet with local family exploring village. 19:10 – 20:10 Lunch and Dinner in the village of local family. Overnight in the village of Bostankesh (local house).
BOSTANKESH VİLLAGE (1900 m) – XİNALİQ VİLLAGE (2100 m)
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Xinaliq
Breakfast in the local family. Road to Xinaliq (2100 m) distance 9 km will pass along a riverbed. Accommodation in local houses of Xinaliq village. Lunch and Dinner in local family. Tour plan 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast in the village of local family. 10:00 – 10:15 brief training (15 minutes) on safety on the route 10:15 – 13:00 Starting route to Xinaliq village (Altitude 2100 m, 9 km) from Bostankesh village. 13:00 – 16:00 Continue road to Xinaliq village (2100 m, 4 km). 16:00 – 19:10 On arrival to Xinaliq village meet with local family exploring village. 19:10 – 20:10 Lunch and Dinner in the village of local family. Overnight in the village of Xinaliq (local house).
XINALIG VILLAGE (2100 m) – QALAXUDAT MOUNTAIN VILLAGE (2250 m)
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Breakfast in the village of local family. Start road to Qalaxudat village (2250 m), is located, in the distance 10 km from Village Xinaliq. After walking 4 km we will ascend to 2400 m and descend to Qalaxudat village (2250 m). Total distance will be around 10 km. Overnight in local house of family and dinner. Tour plan 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast in the village of local family. 10:00 – 10:15 brief training (15 minutes) on safety on the route 10:15 – 13:00 Starting route to Qalaxudat village (Altitude 2250 m, 10 km) from Xinaliq village. 13:00 – 16:50 Continue road to Qalaxudat village 16:50 – 19:10 On arrival to Qalaxudat village meet with local family exploring village. 19:10 – 20:10 Lunch and Dinner in the village of local family. Overnight in the village of Qalaxudat (local house).
QALAXUDAT MOUNTAIN VILLAGE (2250 m)- GRIZ MOUNTAIN VILLAGE (2000 m)
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Breakfast in the village of local family. Today we will continue our trek to village Griz located in distance 10 km from Qalaxudat village and altitude 2000 m. 5 km of road we will descend to 2300 m and then descend to 2000 m. we will visit Griz waterfall. On arrive to Griz village accommodation in local house and dinner. Tour plan 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast in the village of local family. 10:00 – 10:15 brief training (15 minutes) on safety on the route 10:15 – 13:00 Starting route to Griz village (Altitude 2000 m, 10 km) from Qalaxudat village. 14:00 – 17:00 Continue road to Griz village 17:00 – 19:10 On arrival to Griz village meet with local family exploring village. 19:10 – 20:10 Lunch and Dinner in the village of local family. Overnight in the village of Griz (local house).
GRIZ VILLAGE (2000 m) – SUSAY MOUNTAIN VILLAGE (1700 m)
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Breakfast in the village of local family. Continue trek to Susay mountain village approximate distance 10 km. The altitude that we will reach is 2600 meters. Arrive to Camping point on the mountain. Dinner and overnight in tent. Tour plan 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast in the village of local family. 10:00 – 10:15 brief training (15 minutes) on safety on the route 10:15 – 13:00 Starting route to Susay village (Altitude 1700 m, 6 km) from Griz village. 14:00 – 16:00 Continue road to Susay village (1700 m, 4 km). 16:00 – 17:00 On arrival to Susay village meet with local family exploring village. 19:10 – 20:10 Lunch and Dinner in the village of local family. Overnight in the village of Susay (local house).
Susai - Baku
Accommodations
Overnight at the hotel in Baku
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Baku
09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast in the village of local family. 10:00 - Leaving for Baku 13:00 - Arrival to Baku 13:10 - Dropp you to your hotel
DEPARTURE DAY
Baku
Transfer you to airport. Pick up you from hotel Dropp you to airport
Options
Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Personal insurance
Transport available only on the 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th days.
Accommodation in hotels and family guest houses.
Mountain guide expenses
Horse for carrying your luggage.
Storing your unnecessary luggage in the car's trunk.
Flight tickets
Equipment for hiking
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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