Travel into the mountains of Azerbaijan from Baku on a full-day tour. Explore Shamakhi and Gabala, discovering Azerbaijani food, vast lakes, and alpine scenery.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pickup from your hotel in Baku. Your guide will be waiting in the lobby with a sign with the local partner's name on it.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Juma mosque, the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan
- Take a cable car up a mountain for for splendid views over the surrounding area
- Experience Azerbaijani culture through its food in Gabala City
- Explore the pristine Nohur Lake and 7 Beauties Waterfall
Full description
After pickup from your hotel in Baku, head off into the Azerbaijani mountains for a full-day adventure. You’ll start in the Shamakhi region, visiting the the Juma mosque, dating back to the 12th century. Driving through the picturesque north-eastern caucasian mountains, you’ll arrive in Gabala.
After sitting down for a lunch of traditional Azerbaijani delicacies, you’ll head off into the verdant mountains that Gabala is renowned for. At the foot of Mount Tufandagh, you’ll board a cable card to head up to the top of the mountain to gaze upon the lush valleys beneath you.
Afterwards, head off to Nohur Lake, known for its emerald-green waters surrounded by stately mountains. Hopping in to a Soviet-era Lada car, you’ll mount the hill up to the 7 Beauties Waterfall, named for the 7 stages of the falls. After taking in innumerable natural beauty, you’ll head back to your accommodation in Baku.
Includes
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned minivan or car
- National Park entrance fees
- Cable car in Gabala (an additional cost of $12)
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Important information
Know before you go
- Please note that in the winter the Seven Beauties waterfall may have to be skipped due to weather or road conditions