Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour from Baku

Pink-and-white striped hills and a 12-hour loop to Azerbaijan's highest village

A 12-hour guided tour from Baku to Khinalug village in the northern Caucasus, traveling through the Candy Cane Mountains and stopping at forest, river and eagle-viewing points along the way. The route covers 90 km north, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide in English or Russian, lunch in a local house, and a walking tour of Khinalug's museum and mosque. Choose between a shared group tour or a private option depending on your preference for company and flexibility.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 79 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Group tour 09:00 Guide in English or Russian Pickup is included in the shared tour

Private tour 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 Guide in English or Russian Privately arranged tour that includes pickup

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Candy Cane Mountains and Khinalug

• Start the tour
• Visit Candy Cane Mountains
• Stop near Five Finger Mountain
• Break at Qachrash Forest
• Photo stop at Gudialchay Canyon
• View Eagles at Eagle Height
• Arrive in Khinalug village
• Lunch in local house
• Walk excursion in Khinalug
• Visit Khinalug museum and mosque
• Drive back to Baku
• Drop-off at hotels, end tour

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Baku.
• professional guide in English or Russian.
• walking tour of Khinalug village including the museum and mosque.

Times

• Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 12

Live guide English and Russian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a 90-kilometer drive north into the Khizi region, where the Candy Cane Mountains come into view: pink-and-white striped hills that look far more muted in person than in photographs, but still distinctive enough to stop for pictures. The guide will point out the Five Finger Mountain (Beshbarmag Dag) from a distance. It's a sacred pilgrimage site, and the stop is brief. You'll break at Qachrash Forest for 15 minutes to walk and shoot photos, then move on to the Gudialchay Canyon for another photo stop along the river.

Eagle Height comes next, and if conditions are clear, you may spot Caucasian Golden Eagles in the Caucasus skies. The route crosses a broken bridge by SUV before arriving in Khinalug around 2 to 2:30 p.m. The village sits high in the mountains and is one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus, built on stone with cobblestone streets. Your local host, Rahman, will meet you for lunch served in a private house: a homemade meal that costs 12 AZN per person if you choose to add it. After eating, a walking excursion takes you through the village to visit the Khinalug museum and mosque, giving you time to move at a slower pace and absorb the setting.

The return drive to Baku takes the afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel by evening. A professional guide travels with the group or with you privately, depending on which option you book, and can speak English or Russian. The tour suits all fitness levels, and vegetarian meals can be arranged if you request them when booking. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants can sit on a lap or ride in a stroller if needed.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is it from Baku to the Candy Cane Mountains?

The Candy Cane Mountains are 90 kilometers north of Baku, reached after about 1.5 hours of driving at the start of the tour.

What is Khinalug village like when we arrive?

Khinalug is one of the oldest and highest villages in the Caucasus, built with stone houses and cobblestone streets on a mountainside. It offers views of the surrounding peaks and a glimpse of traditional life in the region.

Will we see the Five Finger Mountain up close?

The Five Finger Mountain (Beshbarmag Dag) is viewed from a distance during a short stop. It's a sacred pilgrimage site and the tour does not climb or approach it closely.

What happens in Khinalug after we arrive?

After lunch in a local house, you'll take a walking tour of the village to visit the Khinalug museum and mosque, exploring the settlement at a relaxed pace.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch in a local house costs 12 AZN per person and is arranged separately. The tour includes hotel pickup, drop-off, a professional guide, and the walking excursion through the village.