Full Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private) [90200P26]
Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through Azerbaijan's rich history and natural wonders. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Baku City Tours office, this 7-8 hour tour begins with a visit to the Bibi-Heybat region, home to the world's first industrial oil well and the iconic Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Next, explore Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing ancient petroglyphs from the Stone Age. Nearby, experience the fascinating mud volcanoes, with Azerbaijan hosting the world's largest concentration of these natural phenomena. The adventure continues to the Absheron Peninsula, where you'll marvel at Burning Mountain a natural fire burning for centuries, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple, an ancient site of fire worship. This captivating tour combines history, culture, and nature, offering an unforgettable glimpse into Azerbaijan's treasures. Note: Guests choosing the tour without tickets must bring cash for entry fees at the sites.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- depending to weather condition, mud volcanoes can be excluded from the tour
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee to Burning Mountain (if the tickets included option selected)
- Entrance fee to Fire Temple (if the tickets included option selected)
- Entrance fee to Atesgah (if the tickets included option selected)
- Soviet SUV car and Mud Volcanoes (if the tickets included option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entrance fee to Gobustan National Park (if the tickets included option selected)
NOT INCLUDED
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- stop at bibi haybat mosque
- Guests will change the car to Soviet SUV lada to go to volcanoes
- Gobustan State Reserve located west of the settlement of Gobustan, about 40 miles southwest of the centre of Baku was established in 1966 when the region was declared as a national historical landmark of Azerbaijan in an attempt to preserve the ancient carvings, mud volcanoes and gas-stones in the region.
- stop for buffet restaurant for lunch
- The Baku Ateshgah often called the "Fire Temple of Baku" is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- visit yanardagh
