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10:00 AM - Hotel Pick-up: Meet your guide in Baku and depart for Gobustan, 64 km away.
11:00 AM - Gobustan Reserve: Visit this UNESCO site, famous for over 6,000 ancient rock carvings and petroglyphs. Explore scenes of prehistoric life, dating back 5,000-40,000 years. Visit the Gobustan Museum for interactive exhibits on the area's history.
Midday:
01:00 PM - Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Azerbaijani meal at a local restaurant, sampling dishes like kebabs and plov.
Afternoon:
02:00 PM - Mud Volcanoes: Explore Gobustan's mud volcanoes, a unique natural phenomenon, perfect for photography and a rare geological experience.
03:30 PM - Return to Baku: Start your return journey, enjoying the scenery.
Late Afternoon:
04:30 PM - Optional Stop: Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque if time allows.
05:30 PM - Hotel Drop-off: Arrive back in Baku, ending your tour
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are pickup our guests at 09.00 AM
Itinerary
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1Gobustan Rock Art
Gobustan geographical region is situated in the west-south of Baku. The meaning of the word «Gobustan» is derived from two words «gobu» – «ravine» and «stan»- «place», i.e. ravine area. The word «gobu» is also of Turkic origin and means «a dried up river valley». The tour will start off from Gobustan Museum where you will see ancient human bones, work tools used in back to thousand years ago during the Mesolithic period. Then, you will advance to the mountain in order to see real rock paintings in the open air museum. Later on the tour will continue to the Mud Volcano which is not far from Gobustan National Museum.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Mud Volcanoes
Azerbaijan keeps the first place in the world for the number of mud volcanoes. About 300 mud volcanoes are to be found in Azerbaijan – at the shore, in the sea and on islands. During this trip you will get a great chance to see these amazing active volcanoes from very close distance.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Gobustan Rock Art
In Gobustan Rock, guests can explore a fascinating blend of ancient history and natural beauty. The site is famous for its unique rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, and mud volcanoes. Visitors can marvel at over 6,000 carvings that depict scenes of early human life, animals, and hunting rituals, dating back thousands of years. The vast, rugged landscape offers stunning views of the surrounding area, and guests can learn about the area's rich cultural and archaeological significance, making it a must-see destination for history and nature enthusiasts alike.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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