Griz Waterfall Hiking Tour from Baku with Home-made Lunch

Hike 3 km to a waterfall in a mountain cave, then eat lunch cooked by locals in the village.

A full-day private hiking tour from Baku to Griz Village in Azerbaijan's Shahdag region, featuring a 3 km hike to a waterfall set in a small cave and lunch prepared by a local family using organically grown ingredients. Pickup from your Baku location is included, along with an English-speaking guide and transportation in off-road vehicles once you reach the mountain roads. The tour departs at 7:30 AM and returns by late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Griz Waterfall Hiking and Cultural Tour

• Pick up from Baku
• Drive to Quba district
• Switch to off-road vehicles
• Drive to Griz Village with photo stops
• Enjoy tea break in village house
• Hike 3 km to Griz Waterfall
• Lunch with local family
• Return drive to Baku
• Drop off at city center

The experience

The day starts with a 2-hour drive from Baku to Quba district, known for apple orchards and carpet production. Once there, you switch into off-road Niva Ladas or UAZs: necessary for the mountain terrain ahead. The 90-minute drive to Griz Village passes through dramatic landscape. You can stop for photos if the views pull you over. Griz sits in one of the hardest-to-reach corners of the Shahdag region, a place where locals still make carpets by hand, keep livestock, and live among the ruins of what was once a fortress.

After a tea break in a village house, the hike itself is easy and covers 3 km to reach a waterfall tucked inside a small cave. The altitude ranges between roughly 2,000 and 2,032 meters, and in winter the water freezes solid, turning the whole scene into something stark and strange. You hike back down to the village, where a local family has prepared lunch using recipes passed down through the Caucasus mountains. Everything grown and raised nearby. Then it's the long drive back to Baku, roughly three and a half hours, with drop-off at your location in the city center.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Baku location and back.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch prepared by a local family using traditional recipes and organic ingredients.
• off-road vehicle transport through the mountain roads.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 10 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Bag Baku Tour

Is this one for you?Pickup from anywhere in Baku means you don't need a car or local driving knowledge to reach a village most tourists never find: the guide and vehicles handle the remote mountain roads, so you can focus on the hike and the landscape.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (1 to 10 years).

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 long does the full tour take from pickup to drop-off?

The tour runs 12 hours total, including all travel time. You're picked up at 7:30 AM and return to central Baku by late afternoon.

What is the hike to Griz Waterfall actually like?

The hike is 3 km, rated easy, and leads to a waterfall inside a small cave. In winter the water freezes, creating an unusual landscape. In other seasons you see the water flowing and mountain views from the trail.

Do I need my own car or special driving skills to reach Griz Village?

No. Pickup from your Baku location is included, and the tour switches you into off-road vehicles once you reach Quba district, where regular cars can't safely navigate the mountain roads.

What kind of lunch is served, and who prepares it?

A local family in Griz Village prepares lunch using traditional Caucasian mountain recipes and locally grown, organic ingredients. You eat in the village after the hike.

Is this tour suitable for people who aren't experienced hikers?

Yes. The hike is rated easy and covers only 3 km, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Children from age 1 are welcome, though the long travel time and altitude may affect very young children.