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Beshbarmag & Candy Cane Mountains Tour
4.4
11 Ratings
Baku
Discover Azerbaijan’s beauty with our Guba and Shahdag tour. Ski, hike, and explore rich culture in the Caucasus Mountains. Book your adventure now!
Discover Azerbaijan’s beauty with our Guba and Shahdag tour. Ski, hike, and explore rich culture in the Caucasus Mountains. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Guba-Khachmaz Region - The journey will commence around 8 am. The total travel time from Baku to Guba Shahdag and back to Baku will be approximately 7 hours spent in the car.
- Candy Cane Mountain - The Candy Cane Mountains are a mesmerizing area of red-pink and white striped exposed rock located in the Northwest of Azerbaijan. The deep red…
- Guba-Khachmaz Region - The journey will commence around 8 am. The total travel time from Baku to Guba Shahdag and back to Baku will be approximately 7 hours spent in the car.
- Candy Cane Mountain - The Candy Cane Mountains are a mesmerizing area of red-pink and white striped exposed rock located in the Northwest of Azerbaijan. The deep red color of the mountains is due to iron in the ground, while the white parts are composed of powdery shale. These elements have mixed underground through a geological process, forming layers that, when exposed to the elements, have eroded into a stunning and unique sight.
- Red Village - Red Village, or “Qırmızı Qəsəbə” (Krasnaya Sloboda), is the largest Mountain Jewish settlement in Azerbaijan. It is the only entirely Jewish settlement outside of Israel and the United States, featuring several active synagogues.
- Quba - Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
- Qechresh - The next stop is Qechresh, one of the largest villages in the Guba region, surrounded by forests. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Copper House here.
- Shahdag Mountain Resort - The Shahdag Winter and Summer Tourism Complex offers world-class services and relaxation year-round. Located 25km from Gusar, one of Azerbaijan’s beautiful regions, it provides 19 ski slopes during the winter season for skiers of all levels. A professional ski school and ski shop offer a wide range of equipment and advice to meet every guest’s needs. A new ski station, equipped with the latest snow machine technology, ensures perfect snow conditions throughout the season.
In the summer, visitors can enjoy the roller coaster, cable car, and other activities at Shahdag.
The roller coaster offers thrilling rides with fast turns and high-speed descents against the stunning mountain backdrop. The cable car provides a ride with breathtaking views of the mountain landscapes, ideal for photography and enjoying nature.
What's Included
- Professional tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up, Drop-off service
- Professional tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up, Drop-off service
What's Not Included
- Any personal requirements
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Any personal requirements
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
Embark on a journey with a picturesque drive, passing the iconic Beshbarmag Mountain, a remarkable natural wonder. Proceed to the enchanting Candy Cane Mountains in Khizi, where the terrain is adorned with red and white stripes. Explore the historic Red Village, also known as the Jewish Village, which is home to one of the oldest Mountain Jewish…
Embark on a journey with a picturesque drive, passing the iconic Beshbarmag Mountain, a remarkable natural wonder. Proceed to the enchanting Candy Cane Mountains in Khizi, where the terrain is adorned with red and white stripes. Explore the historic Red Village, also known as the Jewish Village, which is home to one of the oldest Mountain Jewish communities.
Then, soak in the tranquil beauty of Qachresh Forest, enveloped in lush greenery. Conclude your adventure at the Shahdag Ski Resort, which offers a variety of activities. In winter, partake in skiing and snowboarding on private tours, while other seasons offer exciting roller coaster rides and cable car trips with breathtaking mountain vistas.
- Not recommended for elderly people.
Location
Sahil m/s dayanacaq
Zarifa Aliyeva Street
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(11 Ratings)
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317arpitag
Jan 28, 2025
Baku trip - I had a great time with the tour , appreciate the effort of the crew . I met a lovely, enthusiastic, young and vibrant guide from the tour her name is Laila . She was informative and interactive throughout the tour. I will recommend others to give a try.,,❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Anikk130
Dec 13, 2024
Leyla was a nice Guide: A true sample of excellent tour guide❤️ - Leyla was our tour guide for the day and she was truly amazing. I felt like I had hired a friend for the day. She was so nice and accommodating. She was professional yet personable. We really wanted to experience Shahdag and Candy Cane Mountain like a local and she gave us that experience. She took us to every shop, store and restaurant we were looking for on that part of the Candy Cane Mountain tour. She also gave us restaurant tips. Thank you so much Laila for giving us such a wonderful tour.
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Tasmeerk2024
Dec 3, 2024
Guba and shahdagh tour - We went to shahdagh and guba , The views were amazing, we had a lot of fun and guide went with us her name was leyla she was very nice,and co.operative.. totally recommend
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Vaibhav
Nov 28, 2024
Awesome Trip - It was an awesome me experience. Our guide Leyla (does require a special mention) was very well spoken and explained everything.
We got to witness this year's first snowfall.
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Arpitha_j
Oct 30, 2024
Day out with Mr Watermelon - 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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Paulakj4205xi
Sep 21, 2024
Great full day tour from Baku - Tour was very nice, we stopped at beautiful candy cane mountains, where our lovely guide Leyla took a lot of great pictures of us. Then we had very tasty lunch, would recommend to buy this tour with lunch included, it is traditional Azerbaijani cuisine and very tasty.
After we went to Shahdag mountain resort where we took roller coaster ride, would recommend it highly, very nice experience and good also for people who are scared of hights as it is not that scary.
Be aware that the trip is a long drive and you spend a lot of time in a car, but the bus is very modern and seating is comfortable.
Thank you Leyla, you are amazing, you made the trip much better.
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Jareedm2024
Aug 29, 2024
The perfect guide and trip - It was a great experience and especially tha guide Leyla lead the trip to another level , nice service have been provided, thank you for today’s ❤️
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657meenakshic
Dec 2, 2024
Shahdag was beautiful - Leyla was the perfect tour guide. Very friendly and helped us take a lot of photos. Shahdag was beautiful - the mountain coaster was a lot of fun. But nothing much to see at candy cane though. Very muddy and slippery since it was raining. It was a good trip except for the van - the seats were too tight and small and not comfortable for long travel
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Sumitkathare
Dec 5, 2024
Could have been much better with a proper guide - This day tour could have been much more enjoyable with a better guide and program. The Guide by name Fuad is just not upto the mark despite doing this job fir 12 years. He is utterly inept and does not have the slightest idea of how to interact with tourists and explain information about the stops along the tour.
In fact, when we reached Shahdag in the afternoon, he simply failed to provide basic information of what to expect in the cable car lift. I was travelling with elderly parents who cannot move around easily and yet this guide insisted that old people can jump onto a moving cable car lift ! Absolute lunacy on his part. He also failed to inform us about the big crowds that were on the upper station of the cable car due to which we had to wait 2.5 hours in the queue with a snowblower blasting ice onto the tourists. This was purely cruel on the part of the Shahdag staff. We nearly froze to death up there.
The guide and this tour provider should definitely modify the program and stop at Shahdag first, instead of making totally useless stops at a farmers house in the name of "organic" fruits.
Along the way he showed us lousy You tube videos on his phone in an attempt to explain the culture of Azerbaijan. And then he makes stops at souvenir shops just to get his "cut" of the sales.
While booking this tour, please confirm the guide, If it is Fuad, just cancel the tour or ask for another guide. I have been to several countries and several tours and I usually provide positive feedback to all guides. But this bitter experience needs to be called out so other travelers have a fair warning.
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Travel61587629926
Nov 29, 2024
Go for a private tour to Shahdag Resort than a group tour - The guide: Layla was our guide. It was easy to communicate with her. History wise there is not much to be communicated about the resort either way but the guide did cover some info about the Red Village and other kinda relevant points
The vehicle: we got a mini van. I had the option to choose from two seats both of the seats were broken so just imagine 12h of the trip on broken seats
The stop for the food/Restaurant: extremely overpriced. Extremely slow service. On top of that 10 percent service tax which should have been communicated to us by the guide. Also, the guide will leave you with the staff of the hotel that doesn't even understand English only to re-appear at the end just to ask if it was a "good"
Experience. The food at the main shahdag resort is 10x better taste wise and cheaper.
Shahdag as a destination is just 3h away the trip people take an unnecessary detour to quba to show some overpriced honey saffron shop and another restaurant which pays them commission. This part is totally unnecessary and adds nothing to the overall experience.
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