From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Nature Tour
🏎 Why We Picked This
gygCulture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
⚡ Race-week favourite — books out early
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Group Tour
$67 per person
Private Tour
$126 per person
From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Nature Tour
From $67 per person
About this experience
Travel into the mountains of Azerbaijan from Baku on a full-day tour. Explore Shamakhi and Gabala, discovering Azerbaijani food, vast lakes, and alpine scenery.
After pickup from your hotel in Baku, head off into the Azerbaijani mountains for a full-day adventure. You’ll start in the Shamakhi region, visiting the Juma mosque, dating back to the 12th century. Driving through the picturesque northeastern caucasian mountains, you’ll arrive in Gabala. After sitting down for a lunch of traditional Azerbaijani delicacies, you’ll head off into the verdant mountains that Gabala is renowned for. At the foot of Mount Tufandagh, you’ll board a cable car to head up to the top of the mountain to gaze upon the lush valleys beneath you. Afterwards, head off to Nohur Lake, known for its emerald-green waters surrounded by stately mountains. Next, you’ll visit the hill up to the 7 Beauties Waterfall, named for the 7 stages of the falls. After taking in innumerable natural beauty, you’ll head back to your accommodation in Baku.
Highlights
- ✓Visit the Juma mosque, the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan
- ✓Take a cable car up a mountain for for splendid views over the surrounding area
- ✓Experience Azerbaijani culture through its food in Gabala City
- ✓Explore the pristine Nohur Lake and 7 Beauties Waterfall
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Air-conditioned minivan or car
- ✓National Park entrance fees
Not included
- ✕Cable car in Gabala (an additional cost of $12)
- ✕Lunch (available to purchase)
Good to know
• Please note that in the winter the Seven Beauties waterfall may have to be skipped due to weather or road conditions