Azerbaijan’s countryside on a 3-day 2-night hiking and trekking tour to remote villages of Guba along historic trails of the Greater Caucasus Mountains that have been used by ancient people of the Mountains.
This trekking travells through changing landscapes, nature and wildlife above sea level up to 2360m altitude. You experience the coexistence of communities, though in separate settlements, Shiites, Sunnis and Jews in Guba, and ancient peoples of Khinaligis, Grizis in remote villages. You also do a homestay with host families in the villages we travel to. Meanwhile, you will taste the local cuisine of people.
Azerbaijan
Baku-Guba Drive Early morning drive to the north of Azerbaijan, stops for coffee/tea and some local snacks on the way to break drive. Guba-Grizdahna Drive and Hike to Griz Village via historic “Eh Yolu”. After the lunch break, we drive to Grizdahna village to start our hike to Griz Village. This hike is quite demanding and therefore requires caution and experience. The trails are clearly visible everywhere. NOTE: It is very important to have suitable hiking clothes as this is a relatively difficult hike. This route is not suitable for those who are afraid of heights as there is a steep ascent (elevation gain 1160m) along the trail.
Hiking to Galaykhudat Village, on the way stop at Gurgur waterfall and view of Kokosh Canyon. Lunch break in Galakhudat. Afterwards continue hiking to Khinalig Village. In the village visit our host family for dinner. Overnight stay in Khinalig. NOTE: Griz-Galakhudat Trail requires moderate fitness level to cross the Kokosh Canyon. Galakhudat-Khinalig trail is easy complete.
Khinalug, Azerbaijan
After breakfast, We do sightseeing in the Khinalug village and half an hour easy ascent to nearby hills for distant view of the village. After Khinalug, we drive back to Guba ((change vehicle to lada nivas, stop at several spots) for sightseeing in Guba and visiting Genocide Memorial Complex, Mosques (women to wear headscarf and men no shorts) and Jewish Red Town. Lunch Break and drive back to Baku
Our guide picks you up from the lobby of a hotel or any other address where you are staying. The guide wears a red badge with his name and Logo of Azerbaijan Traveller.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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