Candy Cane mountains

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5 to 7 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

The astonishing colours are said to be due to groundwater that’s altered the oxidation state of iron compounds within the rock.

What's Included

English speaking guide service
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
Lunch
Snacks
Any service which is not mentioned in inclusion list

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick up guests all together in one point or one by one from city center area

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 7 hours (approximately)
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    Guba-Khachmaz Region

    One of Azerbaijan’s most beautiful stretches of road leads for about 40 kilometres from the Guba-Baku highway west towards the mountain village of Altiaghaj. Roughly mid-way between the two one passes through a dramatic valley flanked by rolling shale mountains whose astonishing red, orange, pink and chalk-coloured swirls led British travel writer Mark Elliott (author of the very popular 'Azerbaijan' guidebook) to dub them the Candy Cane Mountains, a name that’s stuck with travellers ever since.The astonishing colours are said to be due to groundwater that’s altered the oxidation state of iron compounds within the rock. If taking an organised hike here, which can be booked through tour companies in Baku and is preferably undertaken in autumn or spring, glance down beneath your feet: you may discover tiny fossils and perhaps even a squid-like belemnite from the cretaceous period.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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