Quba and Khinaliq Village: Explore Ancient Azerbaijan

Embark on a full-day tour of Guba and Khinalig in Azerbaijan, exploring the age-old beauty of this region. Discover the historic city of Guba and visit the remote and ancient village of Khinaliq, nestled in the Caucasian mountains.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gala Gapisi - Guests will be picked up from central hotels in Baku, excluding those located in the Old City and nearby areas. Guests staying in these areas should meet at the Double Gates, the main entrance to the Old City (Qosha Qala qapisi).
  • Besh Barmag Mountain - Located just over an hour’s drive northwest of Baku along the Guba highway,…
What's Included
  • All Entrance Ticket
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch - Azerbaijani National Dishes (Local House-Museum)
  • Professional Tour guide
    English, Russian
  • Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
What's Not Included
  • Any personal expenses
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Quba has always stood out as one of Azerbaijan’s largest and most stunning regions! If you’re planning to explore other cities in Azerbaijan, don’t miss out on Quba! This city, founded in the 15th century, lies 165km north of Baku.
One of the noteworthy destinations in Quba is the Khinaliq village, which is the most distant and highest among all the…

Location
Old City Hub (avtobus dayanacağı)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pietron273
Sep 30, 2025
Perfect 1-day journey outside Baku - We scheduled this excursion for the 28th September in a 3-days trip in Baku. It was the best decision we had. First of all Layla was the perfect guide: attentive and super kind. She explained everything in detail and answers our questions with patience and happiness. Every scheduled stop was interesting, reaching the top (in all senses) when we entered into the mountains: eagle top with the incredible view of the valley, and Khinalug village makes you think that you are on different planet. The lunch there was very good with lot of different dishes to taste and curiosities to learn. The drivers were also very skilled in every terrain, even on the road to Khinalug where their knowledge of the path is necessary. I strongly suggest you to give a try if you want to discover Azerbaijan outside Baku.
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Sappingtonj
Sep 29, 2025
Very good experience - Thank you very much to our tour guide Leyla for taking us to visit Guba, Khinalig and Candy Mountains. She told us a lot of history of the place and took a lot of photos for us. I was very happy and also had a very delicious lunch.
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Onair24629928846
Sep 29, 2025
A wonderful experience - I would highly recommend the trip, the guide Leyla was very lovely and the people we went with added a great amount to the experience! The small village was my favorite part with the homemade lunch and everything, truly a unique experience!
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Garrett_s
Sep 16, 2025
Into the mountains - Met our guide Yusif at 8 am He was friendly and has a lot of knowledge about our trip. Tour lasts for about 12 hrs. Plenty of stops along the way for sights and toilet breaks. Take heavier clothes if your going from September as it was cold up in the village. Lunch was included and very nice. I recommend this trip for a day away from the city.
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Huihuac
Sep 8, 2025
Well-organized trip to some beautiful sites - A long day but good pacing with rest breaks and photos stops along the stunning route made this very enjoyable. Visiting Khinaliq and learning about it's unique culture and history was a highlight. Murad was an excellent guide, always willing to answer questions.
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Bloomy53
Sep 2, 2025
Great trip - Beautiful experience! We had a wonderful day spent with our small group, very caring and personable guide Arlan. We got to stop at gorgeous views and had a welcoming homemade lunch. Thank you!
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Hussain
Aug 10, 2025
Very beautiful and scenic. - The views were extremely beautiful. Nice lunch at the village as well. The guide Leyla is also very sweet and informative. Recommended for sure
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Tim_w
Aug 6, 2025
Leyla - the best guide ever ! - We had read the fantastic reviews for this trip, and even these were surpassed. This trip is a real authentic off-the-beaten-path adventure, brought to life by our tour guide Layla’s infectious excitement for this beautiful country and the passionate story’s she tells to bring alive the sights you see. The high light for us was the trip in a Soviet 4x4, up through the mountains and the most beautiful scenery to the village of Xinaliq. When we reached the village, which is one of the highest in the country, we had a traditional home made lunch with a local family, which was full of local ingredients and was so tasty. Layla makes sure that the drive is broken up with stops perfectly planned and a chance to snap some amazing photos and to take in the beauty on the journey to the north of the country. Layla took over 80 photos for us, and is fantastic at capturing those perfect pics for Insta ! Leyla really is a special guide she is so patient, really paid attention to everyone and their different needs, and was genuinely warm, caring and friendly. My girlfriend and I were left with such wonderful memories and a real appreciation for the region's heritage.
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Jasmeetdoctor
Jul 8, 2025
Beautiful Khinaliq ! - Very beautiful time with Yusuf and his colleagues ! Lovely homemade lunch at the village. Beautiful scenery ! Driving in old soviet vehicles was fun !
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Takchi_w
Jul 8, 2025
I had a phenomenal day... - I had a phenomenal day with Yusif. He reached out the prior day to confirm details and was very helpful in exchanging for local cash required for the off-road vehicle. The day has a lot of driving, but Yusif provided a lot of information and the views were mesmerizing even in overcast weather! Khinaliq and having a local meal in a family home was one of the highlights, and best of all, we saw no other tourists the entire time besides the first stop at Candy mountain! I'd highly recommend this tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).