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The 15 Best Candy Cane Mountains Tours

29 tours  ·  from $25

The striped ridges near Khizi are a roadside stop, not a destination, so the day around them matters more than the view itself. The 15 below compare what else gets bolted on, from the pink lake to Beshbarmag and Khinaliq, with prices and driving hours.

Baku: Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village with Homemade Lunch - The 8:00 AM departure from Baku
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Baku: Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village with Homemade Lunch

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

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

Leave Baku early for the striped Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmag views, Red Village, Gachrash Forest, and a rugged 4x4 ride to Khinaliq at 2,350 meters. You’ll walk the ancient village, meet local people, and may share a three-dish homemade lunch with fresh bread. Guides such as Leyla and Murad lead the English and Russian tours.

“One of the best experiences in Azerbaijan. A must-do tour while in the country. Great arrangements including the lunch. Very warmly hosted by Leyla, who did a great job as the tour lead. Should be done by everyone looking for a unique experience while in Azerbaijan.”

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Baku: Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch - Beshbarmag Mountain gives the morning a sense of place
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Baku: Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch

2.Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch

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

Travel from Baku into northern Azerbaijan with a guide such as Murad, Adil, Sahil, or Narmin. Visit Beshbarmag Mountain, striped Candy Cane Mountain, Gachrash Forest, Red Jewish Village, and Khinalig. Expect a long but varied day, a home-cooked Azerbaijani meal, museum visits, and spectacular mountain roads.

“Gani guide was amazing ! We got amazing informstion and really inspiring stories. One of the best trips we ever had!! I recommend using this guide and this trip.”

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Baku: Candy Mountain, Pink Lake, Besh Barmag Dag and Mosque - Bibiheybat Mosque adds a serious cultural pause
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Baku: Candy Mountain, Pink Lake, Besh Barmag Dag and Mosque

3.Candy Mountain, Pink Lake, Besh Barmag Dag and Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 273 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $48

Spend 7 to 8 hours beyond Baku with a guide such as Ali, Namig, or Samir, visiting the First Oil Well, Bibiheybat Mosque, Masazir Pink Lake, Besh Barmag, and Candy Cane Mountains. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and a fish restaurant stop are included, but lunch costs extra.

“It’s was good Mr Ali is very nice person and an great guide also one of supportive person also the driver was very professional and good”

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Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours) - From Baku to the striped hills of Khizi
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Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)

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

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

Leave Baku with a professional guide such as Samir, Namig, or Alex, and head north by minivan to Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmag, Qachrash Forest, Gudialchay Canyon, and Khinalug. The day includes a home-cooked village lunch for 12 AZN, a museum and mosque visit, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

“All in all very nice and authentic experience, relaxed atmosphere and a knowledgeable guide. The food in the village was very delicious, as were also the qutabs at one of our stops.”

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Guba-Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entrance Included - Shahdag Mountain Resort in the Greater Caucasus
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Guba-Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entrance Included

5.Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entrance Included

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

Set out from Baku at 9:00 am for Beshbarmag Mountain, Shahdag Mountain Resort, and the striped Candy Cane Mountains. You get a guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and return, plus photo stops. Ali and Hussain are among the guides praised for friendly service. Cable cars and rollercoaster rides cost extra unless you select that option.

“Great hospitality by Ali. It was coordinated very well. I definitely recommend this tour. Do not miss the gondola ride.”

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

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

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

Travel north from Baku with an English or Russian-speaking guide such as Leyla, stopping at the Candy Cane Mountains, Red Village, Qechresh Forest, and Shahdag Resort. You get air-conditioned transport, mountain scenery, and free time for optional activities such as the roller coaster. Lunch and personal costs are separate.

“I recently visited Azerbaijan and took a tour with Leyla as my guide, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The tour was well-organized, informative, and truly enjoyable. Leyla was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable — she shared interesting insights, made sure everyone was comfortable, and went above and beyond to make the day memorable. Highly recommend this tour and, especially, Leyla as your guide! Thank you for such a great experience. 😊”

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Khizi Candy Mountains, Shahdagh Full Day Guided Tour - Shahdag Resort gives you 3.5 hours to choose your fun
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Khizi Candy Mountains, Shahdagh Full Day Guided Tour

7.Khizi Candy Mountains, Shahdagh Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $40

Leave Baku at 8:00 am for Khizi’s red-and-cream Candy Cane Mountains, a forest stop at Qechresh, and up to 3.5 hours at Shahdag Resort. Your guide handles the route, while you choose paid activities such as cable cars, skiing, coasters, ziplining, and snowmobile rides. Guide Tebriz has earned special praise for his friendly help.

“The trip was great and the trip guide tebriz was a great guide. The only problem was the bus was very small and not comfortable at all for the long trip”

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Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group) - The Candy Mountains are the day’s most colorful stop
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Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $69Top rated

Travel from Baku into northern Azerbaijan on a 12-hour guided trip covering Besh Barmag, the colorful Candy Mountains, Red Village, Quba, Gudyalchay Canyon, Qechresh, and Khinalig. Guides may include Leyla, Nurlan, or Toghrul. Expect long drives, mountain roads, a local Azerbaijani lunch, and a possible Soviet off-road vehicle transfer.

“Cool places to see but never saw them in any great detail as we were rushed from itinerary point to point. 10 mins at each place is nowhere near enough. We should have started earlier or made it an overnight tour. It's ridiculous to rush this, especially given the conditioRead more”

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Candy Mountains, Pink Lake, Altiaghaj Forest, Bibiheybat Mosque - Masazirgol, the Pink Lake
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Candy Mountains, Pink Lake, Altiaghaj Forest, Bibiheybat Mosque

9.Candy Mountains, Pink Lake, Altiaghaj Forest, Bibiheybat Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $57

Travel from Baku with a professional guide to six very different sights, from the 13th-century Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the world’s first oil well to Pink Lake, Candy Cane Mountains, Altiaghaj, and Beshbarmag. Guides such as Ali, Samir, and Elchin have led this route. Expect an eight-hour day, short stops, one-hour walks, and a small group of up to 18.

“Good experience. Cotton candy mountains was definitely the highlight of this itinerary. Some areas such as the pink lake was underwhelming. Tour guide Ali made the experience much better. Very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Baku: Guba-Shahdag Resort-Candy Mountain and Laza Waterfall - Leaving Baku for the Candy Cane Mountains
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Baku: Guba-Shahdag Resort-Candy Mountain and Laza Waterfall

10.Guba-Shahdag Resort-Candy Mountain and Laza Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 11 hours · from $30

Travel from Baku with an English or Russian-speaking guide to see Candy Cane Mountains, BeshBarmaq, Quba, Shahdag, and Laza Waterfall. The day mixes photo stops, forest and mountain views, lunch, off-road driving, and optional cable cars, roller coasters, zip lines, skiing, and other paid activities. Guides may include Ramil, Murad, Elvin, or Cavid.

“Our trip was absolutely wonderful, and having Ramil as our guide made the experience even better. Since our group on the bus was small, we had plenty of time to talk with him and learn a lot about life, traditions, and culture in Azerbaijan. He was warm, fun, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire day. The itinerary itself was excellent. If you have the chance, definitely choose the option that includes the Laza Waterfall and lunch — the waterfall is mesmerizing, and even the meal was surprisingly good. After lunch, we continued toward Shahdag, where the roller coaster ride turned out to be a highlight. A great tip is to…”

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Baku Guba Shahdag resort and Candy Cane mountain Day trip - Beshbarmag Mountain in 25 minutes
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Baku Guba Shahdag resort and Candy Cane mountain Day trip

11.Baku Guba Shahdag resort and Candy Cane mountain Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $30

Travel from Baku in a small group of up to 17 people to see Beshbarmag Mountain, Candy Cane Mountain, Red Town’s synagogue, and Shahdag Resort. Guides including Yusif, Solmaz, and Nurlan add history and games along the way. Cable cars and resort rides cost extra, so bring money for lunch and activities.

“From the moment I booked the Shahdag tour, their team demonstrated professionalism and responsiveness. They provided clear communication about the itinerary, pickup details, and what to expect, which immediately put me at ease. Read more”

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Shahdag Sightseeing and Candy Cane mountain Group Tour - Quba and Red Town add local character
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Shahdag Sightseeing and Candy Cane mountain Group Tour

12.Shahdag Sightseeing and Candy Cane mountain Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $30

Travel from Baku into northern Azerbaijan on a small-group day trip to Candy Cane Mountain, Besh Barmag, Quba, Red Town, and Shahdag Resort. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, a guide such as Leyla or Abid, and about two hours for paid mountain activities. Lunch, cable cars, and the alpine coaster cost extra.

“The tour was well organised and would like to mention about Leyla, our guide. She was helpful, kept the tour vibe light and cheerful. Though, it was her first experience as a guide, she managed to excel in her services.”

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Baku: Pink Lake, Candy Cane & Beshbarmag Mountains - The long ride north to Beshbarmag Mountain
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Baku: Pink Lake, Candy Cane & Beshbarmag Mountains

13.Pink Lake, Candy Cane & Beshbarmag Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6h 30m

This private 6.5-hour tour takes you from Baku to Beshbarmag Mountain, the striped Candy Cane Mountains, and Masazir-Gol Pink Lake. You travel by comfortable van with a guide speaking Azerbaijani, English, Russian, or Turkish. Guides such as Bairam, Ozal, and Fira have been praised for punctuality, helpful explanations, and safe driving.

“We had a great day and Bairam was an amazing guide. On time, very friendly and helpful. Explained us a lot about Azerbaijan and showed us the great Landscapes around Baku. Will recommend this tour.”

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Baku to Khinaliq village, Guba, Candy Cane, w Homemade Lunch - From Baku to Candy Cane Mountain
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Baku to Khinaliq village, Guba, Candy Cane, w Homemade Lunch

14.Baku to Khinaliq village, Guba, Candy Cane, w Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $36

Spend 12 hours traveling from Baku to Khinaliq with English or Russian-speaking guides such as Leyla and Ruslan. See Candy Cane Mountain, Red Village, Qechresh Forest, Eagle Top, and Gudiyalchay, then enjoy village life and a homemade Azerbaijani lunch in a local house-museum, if selected.

“LEYLA az idegenvezetőnk nagyon ügyes és jól szervezett túrát tartott nekünk!Teljes szívből csinálja nagyon örülök hogy őt kaptuk meg! Mindenben segít és nem kell várakozni sehol sem órákat finom ebédet kaptunk! Mindenkinek csak ajánlani tudom!”

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3-hour Candy Mountains Small Group Trip - The 1.5-hour ride from Baku
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3-hour Candy Mountains Small Group Trip

15.3-hour Candy Mountains Small Group Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $65

Ride from Baku to Azerbaijan’s pink and white Candy Cane Mountains, outside Altyaghach National Park. Baku Explorer provides hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and return transport. Expect about three hours on the road and roughly 30 minutes at the hills, with independent exploring rather than a fully guided walk. Driver Salma has led some departures.

“We took a private tour to candy mountains & simply loved it for the expansive mountain terrain & the serenity. There were no crowds , it was a breezy day & the sun was not too harsh. For miles there was not a soul in sight & it felt so surreal. We were almost tempted to just Read more”

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★ 5.0A Full Day Adventure: Khinalug, Guba & Candy Mountains TourFrom $573 reviews
★ 5.0Shahdag & Candy Cane – No Obligatory Extras (Group/Private)From $334 reviews
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