Gobustan, Mud volcanoes, Fire temple, Fire mountain PRIVATE TOUR
Experience the lifestyle of prehistoric people dating back to thousand years and learn the history of hand drawing petroglyphs. Enjoy the ride in a soviet car(s) and see the bubbling Mud volcanoes called Modern Mars in Azerbaijan. Learn about Zoroastrians in Azerbaijan who lived here for around 300 years. Visit the site that was revered by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. Admire the pentagonal complex with an altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers. Travel to one of the most famous and popular tourist places in Azerbaijan, Yanardag and see a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Discover the natural wonder of the state-protected conservation area of the mountain Yanar Dag.
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PRIVATE TOUR
Minimum of 2 PAX
Pickup included
What's included in Gobustan, Mud volcanoes, Fire temple, Fire mountain PRIVATE TOUR
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gobustan Rock Art
Following a morning pickup from the meeting point in Baku, head in direction of Gobustan. The journey continues to the Gobustan Museum of Petroglyphs, an indoor and outdoor museum located approximately 60 kilometers (1 hour way distance) from Baku. Our well-educated guide will give you detailed information In the Museum and Rock Art Museum about Marvel at prehistoric rock drawings and petroglyphs which were carved by primitive men on walls of caves and on rocks, reflecting the culture, economy, and world outlook of the ancient Azeri people. General tour duration takes 1 hours to 50 minutes in this area.
Mud Volcanoes
Then, head to the coastal area of Azerbaijan, home to 400 mud volcanoes far from 25 km far from the Gobustan Preserve area with Lada car(s). Tourists will spend 30 minutes at least enjoying the stunning scenery. The total duration with a road distance is one hour.
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
After completing the tour Make a stop to visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque and an industrialized oil well close to the Mosque. The accredited guide will explain the religion in Azerbaijan and the historical background of this holy place and the Oil boom in Azerbaijan experimentally showing the first oil industry areas. After that, a lunch stop at a local restaurant savoring delicious Azerbaijani dishes or takeaway can be arranged. Total duration takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Gobustan Mud Volcaones
- Gobustan Rock Art
- Ateshgah - Fire Temple
- Yanardag - Fire Mountain
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Luggage or large bags are not allowed
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The defined meeting points are quite reasonable and it is very easy to find this place. The travelers can take a taxi or come by metro train. This place is at the centre in Baku which is near to all Hotels around.
Meeting / End Points
- The best place is in front of Nizami Metro station. We generally point the meeting there.
