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The 15 Best Guba & Khinaliq Tours from Baku

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Everything north of the Candy Cane ridges is a long day on one road. The 15 below compare the village runs, the Shahdag and Laza loops and the private cars, with prices, lunch arrangements and how much climbing each one really does.

Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour - Candy Cane Mountains and the first photo stop
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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

Spend 12 hours traveling from Baku to the Candy Cane Mountains, Khizi, Guba, and Shahdag Mountain Resort. Guides such as Nabat, Dinara, Ramiz, and Hikmat are praised for friendly, lively commentary. Choose paid rides, lunch, and the optional off-road trip to Laza, then return to Baku.

“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 - The 8:00 AM departure from Baku
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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

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 & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall - Five Fingers Mountain and the old Silk Way route
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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 northern Azerbaijan with a guide such as Servi, Gani, Solmaz, Adil, or Zeyneb. See Five Fingers and Candy Cane mountains, eat local food, visit Red Jewish Village, and spend time at Shahdag. The Laza Waterfall option adds an off-road mountain ride and a scenic walk.

“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 - Beshbarmag Mountain gives the morning a sense of place
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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

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

5.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 and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch - Khizi’s red rocks bring color to the route
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Guba and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch

6.Guba and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch

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

Travel from Baku to Quba and remote Khinalig on a 10-hour small-group outing for up to 13 people. Expect red rock views at Khizi, tea and sweets, Qechresh forest, mountain roads, and a homemade Azerbaijani meal. Guides have included Ruslan, Narmin, Said, Alex, Ali, and Farid. Weather can change the route.

“We had a wonderful time. The fresh breeze from the mountains was all we needed. The hospitality of the people was great. Simply wonderful”

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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)

7.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

8.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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Guba & Khinalig tour - Besh Barmag Mountain, pilgrimage, and local stories
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Guba & Khinalig tour

9.Guba & Khinalig tour

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

Travel from Baku in a small group of up to 15, stopping at Khizi’s striped Candy Cane Mountains and sacred Besh Barmag before reaching Guba and Khinalug. A bilingual English and Russian guide leads the day. Expect a long mountain drive, a local meal, and a separate 40 AZN off-road vehicle charge for the final route to Khinalug.

“We had a negative experience during this tour. Initially, the tour guide provided us with an introduction and outlined the attractions we would visit, which seemed promising. However, towards the end of the tour, we discovered that the information provided on the website Read more”

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Guba and Khinaliq trip with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private) - Leaving Baku through the Old City gates
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Guba and Khinaliq trip with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Baku into the Caucasus, stopping at Beshbarmag, Candy Cane Mountain, Red Town, Qechresh, and Tengealti before reaching Khinalig. The homemade lunch in a local house is included. Guides may include Layla, Murad, Nurlan, or Nazif. Expect a long drive and rough mountain roads.

“We had a great trip to Khinaliq with Nurlan. Really organized, kept us on schedule, and provided detailed information about each stop. Honestly I could have skipped everything except Khinaliq and been happy. What a cool place and ability to interact with locals. Nurlan traRead more”

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Guba & Khinalug with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private) - Leaving Baku through the Double Gates
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Guba & Khinalug with HOMEMADE lunch (Group or Private)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $70

Leave Baku for Quba, the Red Town, Qechresh Forest, Gudialchay Canyon, and remote Khinalug. A guide such as Leila, Yashar, Temur, Samir, or Zaur may lead the day, depending on the departure. Expect striking mountain scenery, a bumpy Soviet-era vehicle ride, and lunch in a local home, with a 30 AZN off-road fee paid separately.

“The tour is a long drive but it could be improved by: making different stops on the way to and from Khinalug. During the many driving hours, the driver and guide kept the windows open, despite asking two times to close them... the result is that me and my friend were sicRead more”

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From Baku: Private or Shared Quba & Shahdag Trip with Lunch - Leaving Baku for the Candy Cane Mountains
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From Baku: Private or Shared Quba & Shahdag Trip with Lunch

12.Private or Shared Quba & Shahdag Trip with Lunch

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

Travel from Baku to the pink Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmag, Quba, and Shahdag Mountain Resort. Expect a long but scenic day, hotel pickup, lunch if selected, and optional cable-car and coaster tickets. Guides such as Elshad, Gul, Rasool, and Dinara are known for keeping the ride lively and informative.

“I had an amazing experience with Heritage Tours Baku! The group tour was well-organized, and our guide, Nazir, was simply outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trip enjoyable with his positive vibe. Every part of the tour was well-planned, and the overall atmosphere was fantastic. I truly enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend Heritage Tours Baku to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!”

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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

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

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

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-Shahdag Tour - Shahdag offers a second kind of mountain day
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Khizi-Shahdag Tour

14.Khizi-Shahdag Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $34

Travel from Baku to the striped Candy Cane Mountains, stop at sacred Besh Barmag, then spend time at Shahdag Mountain Resort. This 11 to 13-hour trip includes air-conditioned transport, a guide, and a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Nazperi and Rasim are noted for clear history and helpful group management. Shahdag activity tickets and lunch cost extra.

“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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Khinalug tour and more... ( All inclusive ) - Reaching Khinalug at 2,450 meters
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Khinalug tour and more… ( All inclusive )

15.Khinalug tour and more… ( All inclusive )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $69

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Baku through striped Candy Cane Mountains and Qechresh forest to Khinalug, a stone village at 2,450 meters. You’ll have a local English- or Russian-speaking guide, lunch, hotel pickup at selected hotels, and time for photos, village walks, and mountain views. Guides may include Ashi, Samir, Terlan, or Rza.

“Great experience, stunning mountain scapes, bumpy road journey just adds to the experience, and to finish, a simple but delicious meal of dolma, potatoes and buttery pilau with some pickled cabbage and cheese with the villagers truly a memory I'll cherish.”

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