Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Temple & Burning Mountain
(12) Reviews
Qobustan
About
Begin your tour with a pickup from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement to explore ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. Next, visit the Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan for 45 minutes to learn why Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes in the world. Then, spend 15 minutes at the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a key Islamic monument. Continue to the site of the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well from 1846. Stop at Ateshgah Fire Temple for an hour to admire the eternal flame. Proceed to Yanardag Reserve and the village of Mammadli for 45 minutes of guided exploration. Conclude with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
If option Not selected
Gobustan entry ticket (15 AZN)
Atesgah Fire Temple and Burning Mountain combo ticket (25 AZN) (If Option not Selected)
Car to Mud Volcanoes (30 AZN) Mandatory Charge to be paid at the start of the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
191 Tolstoy
Our Guide will wait for you at this location. We will even whatsapp you a day prior incase of any changes. Please leave your whatsapp number or a local number for coordination.
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Travel time is already included to the total tour duration.
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Approx. 6 Hours Drive time is included to the total tour duration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Temple & Burning Mountain
(12) Reviews
Qobustan
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About
Begin your tour with a pickup from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement to explore ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. Next, visit the Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan for 45 minutes to learn why Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes in the world. Then, spend 15 minutes at the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a key Islamic monument. Continue to the site of the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well from 1846. Stop at Ateshgah Fire Temple for an hour to admire the eternal flame. Proceed to Yanardag Reserve and the village of Mammadli for 45 minutes of guided exploration. Conclude with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
If option Not selected
Gobustan entry ticket (15 AZN)
Atesgah Fire Temple and Burning Mountain combo ticket (25 AZN) (If Option not Selected)
Car to Mud Volcanoes (30 AZN) Mandatory Charge to be paid at the start of the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
191 Tolstoy
Our Guide will wait for you at this location. We will even whatsapp you a day prior incase of any changes. Please leave your whatsapp number or a local number for coordination.
Return
Itinerary
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Gobustan Rock Art
Depart from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement. Spend about an hour exploring the ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. As you walk, delve into the area's rich history.
1 hour
2
Mud Volcanoes
Head to the renowned Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan. Discover why Azerbaijan has the highest number of mud volcanoes in the world and spend about 45 minutes exploring this unique area.
45 minutes
3
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque which is now a spiritual center for Muslims in the region and a significant monument of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.
20 minutes
4
Baku
Enjoy a leisurely lunch for one hour (optional, extra fee).
1 hour
5
Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Visit Ateshgah, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and spend an hour exploring this sacred site, admiring the eternal flame, and finding inner peace.
45 minutes
6
Yanar Dag
Next, head to the Yanardag State Historical, Cultural, and Natural Reserve in the village of Mammadli, spending 45 minutes exploring with your guide.
45 minutes
7
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
Conclude your tour with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Learn about the rich cultural traditions of the area before returning to your hotel in Baku.
