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Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days

Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days

By Elvin Sadikhov
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$4,077 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

We invite you to join us on a unique 9-day trek through remote villages in the stunning green Caucasus Mountains along Azerbaijan's northern border. Discover unique people, places, and ancient traditions in our beautiful country while staying at local guest houses along the way.
We will hike approximately 46 kilometres during these days, taking you up a stony trail towards the land of the Qriz people, one of the many ethnic groups in the Quba district, with roots in Caucasian Albania. Quba is home to 28 different ethnic groups living in isolated villages in this remote region.
From Quba, our route will lead us to the remote villages of Jek, Elik, Bostankesh, Khinaliq, Qalakhudat, and Qriz. The Qriz villages retain a sense of isolation and a simple agricultural way of life. The unique lifestyle of its people makes Khinalig, one of Azerbaijan's famous mountain villages, often compared to an open-air museum.

Activity location

  • Baku
    • Baku, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Baku
    • Baku, Azerbaijan

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Trekking Remote Villages in Azerbaijan Mountains for 9 Days
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d9d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00 am
Price details
AU$4,076.56 x 1 AdultAU$4,076.56

Total
Price is AU$4,076.56

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport available only on the 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th days.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation in hotels and family guest houses.
  • What's includedWhat's includedMountain guide expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFlight tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedvisa fee

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Meeting in the airport and transfer to Hotel.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Baku
Baku
  • 45m
Meeting in the airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Baku
Day 2: Baku - Quba - Jek village
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at a local family house.
Quba
  • 3h
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Northern region of Azerbaijan, to Quba city (3 hrs trip by bus). Transfer to the village of Jek. Overnight in Jek (local house/or tent).
Day 3: Start of Trekking route: Jek - Elik - Bostankesh
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at a local family house.
Bostankeş kənd yolu
  • 11h
Breakfast in the village at a local family. After breakfast short briefing (15 minutes) on safety along the route. We start hiking to the east from Jek to Elik village (Distance 3 kms, Altitude 1800 metres). On arrival to Elik, meeting with local family and introduction to local traditions. Time for relaxing and photos. The route continues to Bostankesh village (Distance 9 km, Altitude 2300 metres). On arrival Dinner with a local family. Overnight in the local family house/or tent.
Day 4: Bostankesh – Khinaliq
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at a local family house.
State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig
  • 11h
Breakfast in the village at a local family’s home. We continue with the trek. Distance 9 km (ascending 2 km); altitude: 2500 metres. When we reach Khinaliq village we will have an excursion around. Khinaliq (Xinaliq, Khinalyg) is one of the most famous mountain villages of Azerbaijan. It has a population of about 2000 people. The historical and ethnic values represent 220 families. The few villagers of Khinaliq constitute a unique, separate ethnographic group. A mountainous (2500 m above sea level) settlement, because of it is rare landscape and the unique lifestyle of its people, Khinalig is compared to an open-air museum. Khinaliq was known as the most isolated village in Azerbaijan with a population of 2000 people which speaks their own distinct language (Ketsh). We will have a dinner and overnight in a local family house.
Day 5: Khinalig - Qalakhudat
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at a local family house.
Kalaykhudat
  • 11h
Breakfast in the village with a local family. Qalakhudat village is located at 10 km distance from Khinaliq, at an altitude of 3400 metres. After walking 4 km, we will ascend 6 km to reach Qalakhudat. Then we will explore the village and will be introduced to local traditions. Dinner and overnight at the house of a local family.
Day 6: Qalakhudat - Griz
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at a local family house.
Qrız
  • 11h
Breakfast with local family. Griz village is located at 12 km distance from Qalakhudat, at an altitude of 2700 metres (5 km ascent and 7 km will be descending on the route). Dinner and accommodation at a local family house.
Day 7: Griz or Qriz village - Susai village
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at a local family house.
Susay
  • 11h
Breakfast at local family house. Drive(1 hour) to Griz village and Darkness valley on small cars (Niva/UAZ or other soviet car). Then we will continue the trekking road to Susai village (6 km descending only). Along the road we will enjoy beautiful views. Accommodation in Susai village.
Day 8: Susai - Baku
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at a local family house.
Baku
  • 4h
Breakfast in Susai village. Transfer to Baku (4 hours). On arrival, free time in Baku.
Day 9: DEPARTURE DAY
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Baku
  • 45m
Transfer you to airport. Pick up you from hotel Dropp you to airport

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBaku
    • Baku, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBaku
    • Baku, Azerbaijan

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