Explore Azerbaijan’s Guba-Shahdag tour: a scenic journey from the Caspian Sea to the North Caucasus mountains. Discover top ski resorts and breathtaking landscapes.
Explore Azerbaijan’s Guba-Shahdag tour: a scenic journey from the Caspian Sea to the North Caucasus mountains. Discover top ski resorts and breathtaking landscapes.
- Gosha Gala Tower - Guests are picked up from central hotels in Baku, except those located in the Old City and nearby. Guests staying in these areas should meet at the Double Gates, the main entrance to the Old City (Qosha Qala qapisi).
- Besh Barmag Mountain - Traveling along the M1 motorway, which links Azerbaijan’s capital with Russia’s…
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Gosha Gala Tower - Guests are picked up from central hotels in Baku, except those located in the Old City and nearby. Guests staying in these areas should meet at the Double Gates, the main entrance to the Old City (Qosha Qala qapisi).
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Besh Barmag Mountain - Traveling along the M1 motorway, which links Azerbaijan’s capital with Russia’s largest cities, visitors will encounter Beshbarmak Mountain near the Caspian Sea coast. This mountain is a pilgrimage site for locals and has served as a navigational landmark for sailors due to its height and shape. At the base of Beshbarmag Mountain lies the sacred site “Pir Hydyr Zundzha,” where travelers pause for prayer and worship. A knowledgeable guide will share the mythical tales associated with this location.
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Candy Cane Mountain - One of Azerbaijan’s most scenic roads stretches approximately 40 kilometers from the Guba-Baku highway westward to the mountain village of Altiaghaj. Midway, travelers pass through a striking valley bordered by rolling shale mountains with vibrant red, orange, pink, and chalk-colored swirls. British travel writer Mark Elliott, author of the popular ‘Azerbaijan’ guidebook, named them the Candy Cane Mountains, a name that has captivated travelers ever since. The stunning colors are attributed to groundwater altering the oxidation state of iron compounds in the rock.
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Qirmizi Qasaba - The journey continues to Guba city, nestled in one of Azerbaijan’s most picturesque landscapes. En route, guests will visit the unique Jewish settlement in the mountains, known as “Caucasian Jerusalem” or the Red Town. The village boasts 13 synagogues, two of which are active, and is home to about 4-5 thousand Jews. Qirmizi Qesebe symbolizes pluralism in Azerbaijan and represents peace and harmony among different religions.
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Qechresh - Qechresh is one of the largest villages in the Guba region, surrounded by forests. It is renowned for its natural springs and flora. Along the road, there are recreational areas and restaurants where visitors can enjoy local cuisine.
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Quba - A stop is made at a restaurant for lunch.
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Shahdag Mountain Resort - The tour concludes at the Shahdagh Mountain Resort Complex in Qusar city, where visitors can enjoy various winter attractions. Activities include a roller coaster, cable car, zip line, and ATV rides.
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Guba-Khachmaz Region - The journey involves 6 hours of travel time, round trip.

- Professional tour guide
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation (in Baku only)
- Professional tour guide
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation (in Baku only)
- Any personal expenses
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Any personal expenses
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
The Guba-Shahdag tour is a journey through the European part of Azerbaijan. Along the Caspian Sea along the Samur-Divichinsky lowland there is a road that takes tourists by semi-express to the mountains of the North Caucasus. A trip to one of the most popular ski resorts in Azerbaijan, located on the Shahdag Mountain– is a journey through the vast steppe and dazzling snowy mountains.
The Guba-Shahdag tour is a journey through the European part of Azerbaijan. Along the Caspian Sea along the Samur-Divichinsky lowland there is a road that takes tourists by semi-express to the mountains of the North Caucasus. A trip to one of the most popular ski resorts in Azerbaijan, located on the Shahdag Mountain– is a journey through the vast steppe and dazzling snowy mountains.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.