Full day Gobustan & Absheron Tour (Group or Private)
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Get an up-close peek at Azerbaijan’s iconic mud volcanoes—plus other natural and historic attractions—on this full-day excursion. Other highlights include ancient rock art at the open-air Gobustan museum, a visit to a Zoroastrian fire temple and burning mountain.8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Pick up and drop off service depends on accomodation place
Professional tour guide – English, Russian
Any personal expenses
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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You'll get picked up from your accommodation in Baku. The tour starts at around 9 a.m. in front of the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi).15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Mud Volcanoes
Qobustan, Azerbaijan, 3700Discover why the landscape around Baku is fulfilled by mud volcanoes, how are they formed and the meaning of its eternal flames.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Gobustan Rock Art
Qaradag Rayonu, Qobustan qNsNbNsi, 60 km South of Baku, Qobustan, Azerbaijan, AZ1080From prehistoric rock art to musical stones, the Azerbaijani people’s prehistoric past comes dramatically to life in the Gobustan State Reserve, home to an astonishing collection of over 6,000 ancient petroglyphs. Depicting scenes of people, warriors, animals, boats, dances, hunting, camel caravans and more, they chart ways of life dating back between 5,000 and 20,000 years. 40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Gobustan Rock Art
Qaradag Rayonu, Qobustan qNsNbNsi, 60 km South of Baku, Qobustan, Azerbaijan, AZ1080After Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Reserve, our guests will visit a modern interactive museum complex, in which more than 100 thousand archaeological materials are collected. Petroglyphs resembling the Azerbaijani Yalli round dance meet visitors at the entrance. In the information center of the museum, visitors can use the touchscreen display to get detailed information in various languages about the reserve and the museum structure, which is divided into thematic sections. Many unique artifacts, tools relating to the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic, animated presentations, video materials allow tourists to see the extent of the natural changes that took place in Gobustan, the geography of human settlements, to get acquainted with the culture and views of ancient people.40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location5
Absheron Region
AzerbaijanYou will have lunch at the traditional restaurant.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Baku, AzerbaijanTravel to Bibi-Heybat Mosque, along the Caspian Sea shoreline in Baku. Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a beautiful and historically significant religious site. The mosque, originally built in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 1990s, houses the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. As a sacred place of worship and an architectural gem, Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a must-visit attraction for travelers to Baku.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Surakhani, Baku, AzerbaijanThere is a fire temple 21 km east of Baku, with permanent natural gas flowing from under the ground. The temple was built by Indian merchants in the 18th century. After Discovering the source of gas, the Hindus from the Ganges started visiting the site to pray. As the merchants praised the place, the number of visitors increased. According to historian Sara Ashurbayli, the Ateshgah fire temple was built on an ancient fire worshipping site. Ateshgah resembles like a small fortress. There are cells inside the stoned – fenced courtyard, while the shine is in the centre. Fire Worshippers led an ascetic lifestyle here.40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location8
Yanar Dag
Mammadli Village, Baku, Azerbaijan, 0125Yanar Dag (burning mountain) is located in the western part of Mahammadi village. The fires in the area are the result of blazing up of natural gas flows seeping from the fissures created as a result of rock erosions in layer of oil and gas in depths of the earth, tectonic activities, as well as eruption of mud volcanos – in short, volcanic-tectonic processes.25 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers will be picked up 40 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Baku time to receive 100% refund.
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