Overview
The Guba Shahdag Tour is one of the most popular and scenic day trips in Azerbaijan, ideal for travelers who want to discover mountain landscapes and cultural highlights in a single full-day journey.
Starting from Baku, you head north toward the Greater Caucasus — past the colorful Candy (Pink) Mountains and the legendary Beshbarmaq (Five Finger Mountain) — to Guba, a region known for its forests, apple orchards, rivers and calm mountain climate.
The highlight is Shahdag Mountain Resort: cable cars, ziplines, roller coaster, mountain scooters and horseback riding in summer; skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowmobiles in winter. As an extra gift, we offer a complimentary Baku Night Tour (seasonal).
Highlights
- Explore the surreal Candy (Pink) Mountains — a natural wonder unique to Azerbaijan
- Admire the dramatic landscape of the Greater Caucasus Mountains
- Capture panoramic mountain views and scenic forests in Guba
- Enjoy Shahdag Resort activities: cable car, zipline, snow sports & more
- Comfortable pickup & drop-off from your hotel
- Complimentary Baku Night Tour (seasonal) included as a gift
Itinerary
- Start
Pickup from Baku
Your driver/guide picks you up from your hotel or residence. Enjoy a scenic drive toward the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
- 1
Qecresh Forest
20–30 minutes among tall, peaceful trees in one of the most relaxing nature spots in northern Azerbaijan.
- 2
Tenghi Canyon
15 minutes at a breathtaking deep canyon with panoramic views.
- 3
Guba City Center (optional)
20-minute walk or photo stop in the historic center of Guba.
- 4
Shahdag Mountain Resort
2–3 hours at Azerbaijan's modern all-season mountain resort — the highlight of the day.
- End
Return to Baku
Safe drop-off at your hotel in Baku.
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