Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes & Absheron Trip | Group & Private

Bibi - Heybat Mosque. The mosque was built in 1267-1300. It was a rare construction, both with its beauty and history of creation.The Bibi-Heybat Mosque includes the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum (a descendant of Muhammad), and today is the spiritual center for the Muslims of the region and one of the major monuments of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.It is locally known as "the mosque of Fatima".

Step into the ancient world of Gobustan at the Gobustan Museum, where you can discover the fascinating history of the region and its prehistoric inhabitants. Explore interactive exhibits, ancient artifacts, and stories about the people who lived here thousands of years ago. The museum also provides a great introduction to the famous rock carvings and archaeological sites of Gobustan that you’ll discover during the tour.

Get ready to discover one of Azerbaijan’s most unusual natural wonders — the famous mud volcanoes of Gobustan. Azerbaijan is home to around 350 of the world’s known mud volcanoes, making it one of the best places to experience this unique landscape. Travel off the main road in a special Soviet Lada SUV and get close to these fascinating active volcanoes. Watch the bubbling mud and explore a landscape that feels almost otherworldly. The special off-road vehicle is provided at no extra cost and is included in your tour. The visit to the mud volcanoes is weather-dependent. In case of rain or unsuitable road conditions, we will visit an indoor museum instead. The museum entrance fee is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately.

Enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant. Please note that the cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.

Azerbaijan’s iconic "Burning mountain"-Yanardag is located north of Baku city, around 23km from the Old Town. The main attraction of Yanardag is a spectacular hill with a constantly burning wall of flames. Thanks to tectonic shifts and volcanic material below the earth’s surface, natural gas leaks from the rocks. The Italian trader and traveler Marco Polo even mentioned the flames during his travels to Baku and its surroundings, but most probably the fire has been burning for over more years at Yanardag. The fire line surrounding the foot of the summit will give you an impression of the Land of Lights and leave an unforgettable memory of the tour. To protect Yanardagh and attract tourists here, this area was declared a historical, cultural and natural reserve in 2007.

After lunch, we’ll visit Ateshgah, also known as the Fire Temple of Baku. Located in the Surakhani district, this unique temple was once a place of worship for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs over the centuries. The name ‘Atash’ means ‘fire’ in Persian, and the temple was built around natural gas flames that burned continuously. Dating back to the 17th–18th centuries, Ateshgah became an important pilgrimage site until the late 1800s. The temple has a five-sided structure with fortress-like walls, an arched entrance, and a central altar in the courtyard where fire-worshippers once gathered.

You'll return to the starting point.