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Trekking Through Remote Villages in Azerbaijan 9 Days

By CAUCASUS TRAILS PURSUITS
Free cancellation available
Price is S$2,576 per adult

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Overview

  • Experience Azerbaijan’s remote villages and unique Qriz culture.
  • Hike through stunning landscapes in the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains.
  • Stay with local families for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Activity location

    • Baku
    • Baku, Bakı, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 20 km Bakı şəhərindən, Şimal, Азербайджан | We can arrange pick-up and drop-off based on the itinerary mentioned in the tour plans.
    • Şimal, Bakı, Azerbaijan

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Trekking Through Remote Villages in Azerbaijan 9 Days

  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$2,576.31 x 1 AdultS$2,576.31
Total
Price is S$2,576.31

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Breakfast
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Dinner
  • Inclusions
    Transport during the trip
  • Inclusions
    Personal insurance
  • Inclusions
    Transport start and back
  • Inclusions
    Mountain guide expenses
  • Inclusions
    Hotel accomidation for the 1st day and for the 8th day
  • Exclusions
    Flight tickets

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Baby buggies, Drones, Electric wheelchairs, Explosive substances, Firework, Fishing, Littering, Loose clothing, Making fire, Non-folding wheelchairs, Nudity, Pets, Weapons or sharp objects
    • Not suitable for: Children under 16 years, People afraid of heights, People over 95 years, People prone to seasickness, People with altitude sickness, People with back problems, People with epilepsy, People with food allergies, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with recent surgeries, People without experience, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Itinerary
    Day 1: Baku
    Meeting in the airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Baku

    Day 2: Baku - Quba - Jek village
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Breakfast in Susai village. Transfer to Baku (3 hours). On arrival, free time in Baku.

    Day 9: Departure

Location

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    • Baku
    • Baku, Bakı, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 20 km Bakı şəhərindən, Şimal, Азербайджан | We can arrange pick-up and drop-off based on the itinerary mentioned in the tour plans.
    • Şimal, Bakı, Azerbaijan