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The 15 Best Guba and Shahdag Tours from Baku

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North is the long day: orchards, the Laza waterfalls and the Shahdag massif behind them. These 15 are compared on how far up the valley they actually get, whether lunch is included and how much of the day is spent in the vehicle.

Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour - The road from Baku to the Candy Cane Mountains
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Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour

1.Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,455 reviews · 12 hours · from $5Our pick

Travel north from Baku to the Candy Cane Mountains, Khizi District, and Shahdag Mountain Resort on a 12-hour guided trip. Guides such as Nabat, Dinara, Ramiz, and Ulker are praised for warm, engaging service. Add lunch, cable cars, the Shahdag Coaster, or the optional off-road ride to Laza.

“Really well organized tour. Pickup was on time, the minibus was comfortable, and the stops along the way were fun. The guide kept us entertained and shared a lot about Azerbaijani culture.”

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Baku: Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village with Homemade Lunch - Leaving Baku at 8:00 AM
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Baku: Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village with Homemade Lunch

2.Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village with Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 519 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Travel north from Baku to the striped Candy Cane Mountains, Quba’s Red Settlement, and Khinaliq, one of Azerbaijan’s highest villages. Your English or Russian-speaking guide, often Leyla or Murad, handles the day while you enjoy scenic stops, a Soviet 4x4 ride, local culture, and optional homemade lunch.

“Absolutely unrepeatable experience! The landscapes were breathtaking and the visit in village very interesting, warm and exceptional. All the stops were very organised and absolutely worth it. Also no words for our amazing tour guide, Leyla, knowledgable and passionate about what she is doing, always filling us with positive energy. Thank you!”

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Baku: Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall - Five Fingers Mountain and the old Silk Way
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Baku: Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall

3.Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 506 reviews · from $15

Travel from Baku into Azerbaijan’s northern mountains with a professional guide such as Servi, Gani, Solmaz, Adil, or Zeyneb. Expect Candy Cane Mountain, Five Fingers Mountain, Guba forest, Red Jewish Village, lunch, Shahdag activities, and an optional off-road ride to Laza Waterfall.

“We had an amazing experience with Servi as our guide for Guba, Shahdag, and Laza Waterfall. She was incredibly friendly and made everyone feel comfortable right from the start. What really stood out was how she kept the whole group engaged with her stories and fun facts about the places we visited ,it really broke the ice among all the tourists and created such a lively atmosphere. She also went out of her way to take beautiful couple pictures for us, which we’ll always cherish. Overall, Servi turned the trip into not just sightseeing, but a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend her if you’re visiting Azerbaijan!Read more”

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Baku: Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch - Candy Cane Mountain is made for photographs
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Baku: Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch

4.Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 447 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

Spend 11 hours traveling from Baku to Khinalig, the Caucasus mountain village marketed as Europe’s highest, with stops at Beshbarmag, Candy Cane Mountain, Quba, Red Jewish Village, Gachrash Forest, and Eagle Mountain. Guides such as Murad, Adil, Sahil, and Narmin lead the trip in English, Turkish, or Russian.

“Everything was fine thanks and Adil was great tour guide”

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Guba and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch - Khizi’s red rocks are best enjoyed with flexibility
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Guba and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch

5.Guba and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · from $75

Travel from Baku to Quba and remote Khinalig in a small group of up to 13 people. Expect a long mountain drive, red rock views near Khizi, tea and sweets, a homemade meal, and time in one of the Caucasus region’s highest inhabited villages. Guides may include Ruslan, Narmin, Said, or Alex.

“Excellent tour.. Guide Alex is very excellent and super friendly and highly professional..highly recommended”

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Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours) - Beshbarmag, the Five-Fingered Mountain
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Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)

6.Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · from $79

Travel from Baku into northern Azerbaijan with Old City Tours on a small-group day trip to Khinalug. Expect Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmag, forest and canyon photo stops, a 2,335-meter village, and home-cooked lunch for 12 AZN. Guides such as Samir, Namig, and Alex have led past departures.

“Far exceeded my expectations. Spectacular scenery in the Caucasus mountains highlighted by an excellent lunch with a mountain village family. If you are looking for an authentic experience in Azerbaijan this is it. Excellent value for a memorable experience.”

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Guba-Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entrance Included - Two hours at Shahdag Mountain Resort
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Guba-Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entrance Included

7.Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entrance Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · from $59

Travel from Baku to Azerbaijan’s striped Candy Cane Mountains, Five Finger Mountain, and Shahdag Resort on a 10 to 11-hour small-group trip. Hotel pickup, transport, guide service, photos, and return drop-off are included. Cable cars and the roller coaster cost extra unless you choose that option.

“The car was very bad with no working air conditioner. The tour says english speaking guide, whereas he was just a driver who could barely speak any english. He kept talking on his phone the entire time which was very irritating after a point. I spent extra money on privatRead more”

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Guba and Khinaliq trip with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private) - Leaving Baku at the Double Gates
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Guba and Khinaliq trip with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)

8.Guba and Khinaliq trip with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $63Top rated

Travel from Baku into the Caucasus on a 12-hour group or private trip to Khinalig. Stop at Besh Barmag, Candy Cane Mountain, Red Town, Qechresh forest, and Gudyalchay Canyon before a homemade Azerbaijani lunch in a local home. Guides may include Layla, Murad, Nurlan, or Nazif.

“I had a wonderful experience with Azerbaijan Travel. Their tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly. During our trip to Khinalag, there was a minor hitch due to rainfaill. But the guide went out of her to way to arrange an alternate destination. 100% recommend.”

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Guba-Khinalig Tour - Khizi’s Caramel Hills in a short photo stop
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Guba & Khinalig tour

9.Guba & Khinalig tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $33

Leave Baku for the Candy Cane Mountains, Besh Barmag, Guba-Khachmaz, and high-altitude Khinalig. This 12 to 13-hour small-group outing includes an English and Russian-speaking guide, Baku pickup, mountain scenery, and a separate 40 AZN off-road ride to the village.

“We had a good time going to the Jewish village in Quba and the mountains; we enjoyed the lunch and learned about the town of Khinalik. We were disturbed, though, by the extensive and overt antisemitism we encountered on the trip, from both our fellow travelers and our gRead more”

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Guba & Khinalug with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private) - The long road north from Baku
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Guba & Khinalug with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)

10.Guba & Khinalug with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $70

Travel from Baku to Quba and the high mountain village of Khinalug in a group of up to 15 or on a private tour. Expect a long, scenic day, a Soviet-era 4x4 transfer, local Azerbaijani lunch, and guides such as Leila, Yashar, Temur, Zaur, or Samir.

“The most memorable parts of my experience was the crazy ride up the mountain in the Soviet era van. It was bumpy and fun! I also loved seeing the eagles, sheep, and the homemade meal we had in the village was delicious. The only thing that made this experience a 4 and Read more”

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From Baku: Private or Shared Quba & Shahdag Trip with Lunch - Beshbarmaq and its mountain stories
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From Baku: Private or Shared Quba & Shahdag Trip with Lunch

11.Private or Shared Quba & Shahdag Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $35

Travel from Baku to Azerbaijan’s Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmaq, Quba, and Shahdag Mountain Resort with hotel pickup, a guide, water, and optional lunch. You get photo stops, mountain views, and three hours at Shahdag for cable cars or coasters. Guides include Elshad, Gul, Rasool, and Galandar.

“My brother and I had a fantastic experience with Baku Heritage Tours at Shadagh Resort, guided by the exceptional Elshad. His knowledge and engaging personality made each stopover enjoyable and informative. With a variety of other tours available, the experience was both personalized and memorable. Highly recommended!”

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Baku: Guba, Candy Cane, and Shahdag Mountain Resort Trip - Leaving Baku in a Mercedes-Benz minivan
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Baku: Guba, Candy Cane, and Shahdag Mountain Resort Trip

12.Guba, Candy Cane, and Shahdag Mountain Resort Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · 12 hours · from $25

Travel from Baku to the Candy Cane Mountains, Red Village, Guba, Qechresh Forest, and Shahdag Mountain Resort in an air-conditioned minivan. English or Russian-speaking guides, including often-praised Leyla, lead the day. Choose optional activities such as the roller coaster and cable car, with no required on-site purchases.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the trip the guide leyla was very helpful kind and very punctual I highly recommend her.”

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Khizi-Shahdag Tour - Two hours among the striped hills of Khizi
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Khizi-Shahdag Tour

13.Khizi-Shahdag Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $34

Travel from Baku to Besh Barmag, Khizi’s red and white Candy Cane Mountains, and Shahdag Mountain Resort in a small group of up to 15. Expect an 11 to 13-hour day, an English-speaking guide such as Nazperi or Rasim, air-conditioned transport, and extra fees for Shahdag activities.

“Its was good experience. The driver and the guide both were very good and the guide was informative.i totally recommend this company as i was the trip went really well.The only thing is the lunch we paid 15m per person for was really bad and i really doubt the hygiene of thRead more”

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Khizi Candy Mountains, Shahdagh Full Day Guided Tour - Qechresh and the forest pause
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Khizi Candy Mountains, Shahdagh Full Day Guided Tour

14.Khizi Candy Mountains, Shahdagh Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $40

Set out from Baku at 8:00 am for Khizi’s striped Candy Cane Mountains, Qechresh forest, and 3 to 3.5 hours at Shahdag Resort. Guide Tebriz has led this route. The $40 price includes transport, hotel pickup, drop-off, and guiding, but not lunch or resort activities.

“Amazing place to be if you are in Baku....not to be missed definitely....roller coaster and mountain cable car is a must to do in activities. Lots of eating joints a bit expensive though it was fine with a choice of world cuisine .....I would recommend a night stay rather than a day tour to enjoy the place to the fullest.”

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Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group) - Besh Barmag, the Five-finger Mountain
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Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group)

15.Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $69

Travel north from Baku to Besh Barmag, the Candy Cane Mountains, Red Village, Quba, and remote Khinalig. Expect about eight hours in the vehicle, a local Azerbaijani lunch, English or Russian guidance, and possibly a Soviet off-road vehicle for the final mountain road.

“This was an amazing experience, which I totally recommend (we did the tour on 9th Sept). We both really enjoyed the itinerary, which was very well paced. We loved the beautiful colours of the candy cane mountains and the history in the red village was interesting. The hiRead more”

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