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The 15 Best Shahdag & Laza Tours

29 tours  ·  from $5

Shahdag runs as a resort in winter and a walking country the rest of the year, and the Laza waterfalls sit in the valley below it. These 15 cover both seasons, priced, with the transfer times and what the weather can move.

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: 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

2.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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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

3.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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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

4.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

5.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

6.Khizi-Shahdag Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $34Top rated

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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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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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

8.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, Laza waterfall - The first stop: Five Fingers Mountain
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Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza waterfall

9.Guba, Shahdag, Laza waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 36 reviews · 11h 30m · from $9

This long day from Baku combines mountain scenery, cultural stops, and free time at a Caucasus resort. Depending on the option confirmed, you may visit Guba, Candy Cane Mountains, Red Jewish Village, Shahdag, Laza Waterfall, or the Gabala and Tufandag route. Hotel pickup, transport, and a guide are included, but lunch and some activities cost extra.

“I've booked a whole day tour in French from Baku to Gabala-Shamakhi-Tufandag -Nohur lake - Lavender fields in October 2025. I waited more than one hour outside of my hotel (it was supposed to be an hotel pickup) but the supplier never showed up!! The supplier also didn't answer to phone calls! Be careful when booking tours with this supplier!”

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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

10.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

11.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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Guba Shahdag (Group or Private Tour) - Gosha Gala Tower and the Old City departure
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Guba Shahdag (Group or Private Tour)

12.Guba Shahdag (Group or Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $40

Spend nearly 12 hours traveling from Baku to northern Azerbaijan by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. You’ll see Besh Barmag Mountain, Candy Cane Mountain, Qirmizi Qasaba, Qechresh forest, Tengealti Gorge, Quba, and Shahdag Mountain Resort. Lunch is extra, and the resort activity is usually a roller coaster or cable car, depending on weather.

“The guide is very friendly and cheerful. We spent many hours on the old mini van, which can be quite uncomfortable if you have car sickness as it is going up and down of a mountain, and it is stuffy and squeezy for 10 passengers and 1 driver to be in a mini van (I was sitRead more”

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Guba Shahdag Scenic Mountains and Cultural Tour - Leaving Baku for Beshbarmak
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Guba Shahdag Scenic Mountains and Cultural Tour

13.Guba Shahdag Scenic Mountains and Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $45

Spend a full day traveling from Baku to Beshbarmak, Quba, Gachrash Forest, and Shahdag Mountain Resort. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, onboard WiFi, and a guide such as Aydin, Vahid, Nurlan, or Rufat. The long Shahdag stop leaves time for mountain views and activities, though lunch and resort fees cost extra.

“Tour was good. Vahid helped to understand location history and managed tour well”

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Shahdag Majesty of the Caucasus Unforgettable 2 Day in Azerbaijan - Krasnaya Sloboda and the Quba stop
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Shahdag Majesty of the Caucasus Unforgettable 2 Day in Azerbaijan

14.Shahdag Majesty of the Caucasus Unforgettable 2 Day in Azerbaijan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Guide Niko takes your private group of up to four from Baku into Azerbaijan’s Caucasus Mountains. You’ll visit ancient Xinaliq, Krasnaya Sloboda near Quba, Qusar, cloud-high Sudur, and Shahdag Mountain Resort. Expect long drives, mountain views, local stories, seasonal activities, and weather-based flexibility.

“Winter in the mountains was something else. The snowy peaks, frozen waterfalls, and stunning views were just amazing. We even saw some wildlife, which was so cool. The food was really good, and we learned a lot about the history and cultRead more”

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Guba Candy Canes and Shahdag Mountain Resort Tour - Candy Cane Mountain and its striped rock
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Guba Candy Canes and Shahdag Mountain Resort Tour

15.Guba Candy Canes and Shahdag Mountain Resort Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $45

Travel from Baku to the striped Candy Cane Mountains, Red Village, Quba, Qechresh, and Shahdag Mountain Resort. Your guide handles the long drive and shares local history along the way. The tour includes pickup, drop-off, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch and Shahdag activities cost extra.

“Abid who goes by Mr watermelon was very nice guide. Speaks English very well and showed us all the locations with atmost patience. Easy to talk to to very friendly.very knowledgeable as well. Will recommend him for any tours you might want to take in Baku. He coming back from his honeymoon just after 5 days of the trip for this tour shows his commitment.”

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