Azerbaijan · SHAHDAG & GUBA MOUNTAIN TOURS
Quba is apple country three hours north of Baku, and the road keeps climbing to Shahdag and the waterfall at Laza. The 15 below are long days: compare them on how far up the valley they get, whether lunch is a home kitchen, and the winter road conditions.
Explore Azerbaijan’s Candy Cane Mountains, BeshBarmaq, Shahdag Resort, optional Laza, cable cars, and lunch on a long day from Baku.
“Bahkish was a really cool tour guide. Spoke many languages at such a young age! The candy cane mountains were gorgeous in the sunlight!”
Travel from Baku to Candy Cane Mountains, Quba, and high-altitude Khinaliq for mountain views, a Soviet 4x4 ride, and homemade food.
“Absolutely unrepeatable experience! The landscapes were breathtaking and the visit in village very interesting, warm and exceptional. All the stops were very organised and absolutely worth it. Also no words for our amazing tour guide, Leyla, knowledgable and passionate about what she is doing, always filling us with positive energy. Thank you!”
Review of Baku’s Guba and Shahdag day tour, with Candy Cane Mountain, Red Village, local lunch, Laza Waterfall, and mountain rides.
“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”
Travel from Baku to Khinalig, Candy Cane Mountain, Guba, and Red Village with mountain views, a homemade lunch, and an expert guide.
“Absolutely amazing tour! The landscapes were unreal — especially the Candy Cane Mountains — and the visit to Khinalig was a real highlight. The homemade lunch in the village felt genuinely authentic. Huge shout-out to Adil, our guide: super knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole long trip feel effortless. Everything was well-organized, safe, and relaxed. If you want to see the best nature spots around Baku without stress, book this tour. Highly recommended!”
Review of the Baku to Quba and Khinalig tour, with mountain views, homemade Azerbaijani food, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We enjoyed the tour to Quba and Khinalig. The views driving to Khinalig and from the village were truly memorable. The lunch in the village was lovely, and the hospitality of the host was special. Our driver/guide Ruslan was accommodating and kind and a great advocatRead more”
Travel from Baku to Khinalug, with Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmag, canyon views, a village lunch, and a long but memorable mountain drive.
“The best experience of Baku..I must say! Thanks to our guide Namig and the driver (s), it was no short of an adventure through the northern peaks of Azerbaiçan. The first stop at Candy cane mountains was a Mars experience of a sort. And then when we entered QubRead more”
Explore Besh Barmag, Shahdag, and Azerbaijan’s striped Candy Cane Mountains on a full-day tour from Baku with hotel pickup.
“Great hospitality by Ali. It was coordinated very well. I definitely recommend this tour. Do not miss the gondola ride.”
Travel from Baku to Khinalig and Guba for colored mountains, Caspian views, mountain roads, village culture, and a hearty Azerbaijani lunch.
“We had a negative experience during this tour. Initially, the tour guide provided us with an introduction and outlined the attractions we would visit, which seemed promising. However, towards the end of the tour, we discovered that the information provided on the website Read more”
Review of the Baku to Khinaliq day trip, with mountain views, Red Town, Candy Cane Mountains, canyon roads, and homemade Azerbaijani lunch.
“This was a 10-hour trip where most of it, say 90%, was driving. The view at the top of the trip was nice but not worth the driving for me. The trip operator did not provide a pickup time the day before as written in the Viator confirmation email; we received it just before the pickup. The operator's phone number is no longer in service and they did not respond to a message I sent through Viator. The provided lunch wasn't served until 4:00 pm and 4 of the participants were charged for it, a surprise to them. This was not the trip I expected based on other reviews. I…”
Travel from Baku to Quba, Red Town, and high-mountain Khinalug for dramatic views, a Soviet 4x4 ride, and homemade Azerbaijani lunch.
“Layla is the best tour guide! She was so friendly and fun, really in touch with what young people are looking for in a tour. She was really down to earth and didn't put on a performative tour that many guides tend to do. She was genuine and always truthful. My friend and I hRead more”
Compare this 10 to 12-hour Baku trip to Quba, Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmag, and Shahdag, with lunch and optional mountain rides.
“It was an amazing guide Rasool he is a very nice person..supportive and guided us in every place in detail. The good thing was although travelling was a long route quite boring he never let us bored he talked to us through some games and stories it was quite an interactive trip.”
Review of the $25 Baku to Guba and Shahdag day trip, with Candy Cane Mountains, Qechresh Forest, mountain views, and optional activities.
“It was great. Leyla was an amazing and fun tour guide. She made sure everyone was comfortable and had a great and quality time.”
Review of the Khizi-Shahdag tour from Baku, with Candy Cane Mountains, Besh Barmag, Shahdag activities, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Amazing trip…nazperi is very impormative on all places we go🥰😘😍try visit Azerbaijan specially in baku night , tufandag , in shahdag”
Travel from Baku to Khinalig through Candy Mountains, Red Village, and Caucasus scenery, with local lunch, guide, and off-road mountain access.
“Great tour. Leila was such a great guide and fun person. Roller coaster ride through the shahdag mountain ranges was a great experience.”
Review of Baku's $30 day trip to Candy Cane Mountains, Quba, Shahdag, and Laza Waterfall, with practical advice on costs, timing, and activities.
“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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