Experience an unforgettable escape from the city on this Guba – Khinalig day trip from Baku, where nature, culture, and history meet. Located just a 2.5-hour drive from the capital, Guba is one of the top destinations for travelers seeking a mix of scenic landscapes and authentic local traditions.
From the lush forests of Gachrash to the UNESCO-listed mountain village of Khinalig, this tour is perfect for those who want to discover Azerbaijan’s hidden gems in the north. The journey includes Jewish heritage sites, breathtaking viewpoints, and even a chance to witness the ancient art of carpet weaving.
Your private tour begins with hotel pickup in Baku by a professional driver and continues through Azerbaijan’s picturesque northeastern highlands.
The first stop on your Guba tour from Baku is Gachrash Forest, one of the most beautiful and mysterious natural areas in Azerbaijan. Known for its cool climate and tall, dense trees, this forest is a popular destination for nature tours from Baku, especially during summer when the shade and mountain breeze offer the perfect escape from the heat.
Walking along its shaded paths feels magical — a true highlight for photographers and nature lovers. This region is often searched as “Gachrash forest Azerbaijan” or “scenic forest tour Guba”.
Next, your Guba journey continues toward Mastargah, home to a charming, lesser-known waterfall. This peaceful spot is often overlooked in standard itineraries, making it perfect for those seeking hidden nature spots in Azerbaijan. The Mastargah Waterfall, tucked away in the Guba mountains, is ideal for a short photo stop and peaceful break.
Adding this stop makes your mountain tour from Baku even more special, offering an off-the-beaten-path adventure into Guba’s untouched landscapes.
Your next stop for Guba day trip is the Khinalig Village, one of the oldest and highest-altitude settlements in the Caucasus. This UNESCO-protected mountain village sits over 2,300 meters above sea level and is one of the most searched destinations for “Khinalig village tour” in Azerbaijan.
What makes Khinalig special is not just the location, but its people — an isolated ethnic group speaking their own unique language. The architecture is just as unique: the homes are stacked amphitheater-style on steep mountain slopes. If you’re looking for a mountain village Azerbaijan experience, Khinalig is an unforgettable highlight.
After visiting Khinalig, your Guba tour continues with a visit to Red Village (Krasnaya Sloboda), known as the only all-Jewish settlement in the post-Soviet space. Often called the “village of millionaires,” it’s home to the Mountain Jews of Azerbaijan, many of whom now live abroad but maintain deep ties to this unique community.
The Red Village Guba experience is perfect for travelers interested in Jewish heritage tours in Azerbaijan. You’ll see synagogues, historic homes, and learn about the close-knit traditions of this ancient group.
Before heading back to Baku, stop at the Gadim Guba Carpet Factory (translated as “Old Guba”). Here, local women weave stunning handmade carpets in Azerbaijan using centuries-old techniques. Each piece takes 5–6 months to complete and showcases Guba’s famous patterns, which are highly valued around the world.
You can watch the process firsthand and even order a custom-made carpet, a perfect souvenir from your trip. This stop is often included in “cultural experience tour Azerbaijan” and is one of the best ways to support local artisans.
This is more than a tour - it’s a full cultural immersion into one of Azerbaijan’s most authentic and photogenic regions, covering the top places to visit in Guba. Whether you’re exploring ancient mountain villages or relaxing in forested canyons, this experience includes the very best things to do in Guba, Azerbaijan. Our Guba – Khinalig tour is fully customizable to suit your travel preferences — from relaxed nature stops to deep cultural immersion.
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We had a wonderful full day tour Guba. We enjoyed a lot even inside car also on our way to region. Our guide Elnara exlained each and every place clearly to us as before days. She teach us some Azeri words. " Nejesan? " hahahahaha. It is good to have fun and learn in same time. I would love to recommend this tour to any traveller who want to see the village lifestyle and stunning views from the Khinalig village. Perfect organization. Thanks for all and a lot. rahul s November 21, 2019
Ramil, Emin were very accomodating and allowed us to stop in many places for best pictures. Emin (our guide) explained the all answer of our questions about the the country, people of guba, lifestyle of khinalig people and etc. We had great lunch together with them in qacrash forest. It was nice and delicious. We had very nice time in Azerbaijan. Highly recommended! Bernard g November 25, 2019
Fuad and Driver Ramil are so kind funny and energetic. Driver-Ramil his service i cannot say even in words. He treat you like a family he make sure you all are comfortable, Enjoy and even we have extra request like taking pictures when we see beautiful place along the way and he suggested foods and other places that we should not missed it. We really Love our Tour. Thank you so much. You created a tour that surely unforgettable.π P.S saying good bye, That moment was heart breaking.π’π Lei Escano November 28, 2019
This was one of the most breath taking scene Iβve ever seen it was really a surreal experience for me and i would love to be back again and again although i was sad that we were not able to reach kanalig village because of heavy snow the road is dangerous but nonetheless the rest of the tour was enough for me to say this tour is the best especially to our private driver ramil, youβre the best! Jean Lim November 28, 2019
Being able to vist Guba is like living inside a painting. It was so beautiful seeing the snow on top of the mountains, branches of trees covered in white and snow sparkling from the ground. Itβs surreal and even the pictures i took doesnβt justify the reality of its beauty. Thank you so much to Ramir for driving us safely there! Lei A November 28, 2019