Private Tour
Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
Overview
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216 hours
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Personal insurance
Breackfast(8 days), Lunch(5 days), Dinner(6 days), Coffee break(6 days)
Transport available only on the 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th days.
Accommodation in hotels and family guest houses.
Mountain guide expenses
Storing your unnecessary luggage in the car's trunk.
Flight tickets
Horse for carrying luggage
Equipment for hiking
What To Expect
Meeting in the airport and transfer to Hotel.
Accommodations
Overnight at the hotel in Baku
Baku
Meeting in the airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Baku
Baku - Quba - Jek village
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Quba
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Northern region of Azerbaijan, to Quba city (3 hrs trip by bus). Transfer to the village of Jek. Overnight in Jek (local house/or tent).
Start of Trekking route: Jek - Elik - Bostankesh
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Breakfast in the village at a local family. After breakfast short briefing (15 minutes) on safety along the route. We start hiking to the east from Jek to Elik village (Distance 3 kms, Altitude 1800 meters). On arrival to Elik, meeting with local family and introduction to local traditions. Time for relaxing and photos. The route continues to Bostankesh village (Distance 9 km, Altitude 2300 meters). On arrival Dinner with a local family. Overnight in the local family house/or tent.
Bostankesh – Khinaliq
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig
Breakfast in the village at a local family’s home. We continue with the trek. Distance 9 km (ascending 2 km); altitude: 2500 meters. When we reach Khinaliq village we will have an excursion around. Khinaliq (Xinaliq, Khinalyg) is one of the most famous mountain villages of Azerbaijan. It has a population of about 2000 people. The historical and ethnic values represent 220 families. The few villagers of Khinaliq constitute a unique, separate ethnographic group. A mountainous (2500 m above sea level) settlement, because of it is rare landscape and the unique lifestyle of its people, Khinalig is compared to an open-air museum. Khinaliq was known as the most isolated village in Azerbaijan with a population of 2000 people which speaks their own distinct language (Ketsh). We will have a dinner and overnight in a local family house.
Khinalig - Qalakhudat
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Breakfast in the village with a local family. Qalakhudat village is located at 10 km distance from Khinaliq, at an altitude of 3400 meters. After walking 4 km, we will ascend 6 km to reach Qalakhudat. Then we will explore the village and will be introduced to local traditions. Dinner and overnight at the house of a local family.
Qalakhudat - Griz
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Breakfast with local family. Griz village is located at 12 km distance from Qalakhudat, at an altitude of 2700 meters (5 km ascent and 7 km will be descending on the route). Dinner and accommodation at a local family house.
Griz or Qriz village - Susai village
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Breakfast at local family house. Drive(1 hour) to Griz village and Darkness valley on small cars (Niva/UAZ or other soviet car). Then we will continue the trekking road to Susai village (6 km descending only). Along the road we will enjoy beautiful views. Accommodation in Susai village.
Susai - Baku
Accommodations
Accommodation at a local family house.
Baku
Breakfast in Susai village. Transfer to Baku (4 hours). On arrival, free time in Baku.
DEPARTURE DAY
Baku
Transfer you to airport. Pick up you from hotel Dropp you to airport
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Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
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