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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It was around 3 hour distance to Khinalig if you go directly to Khinalig.But we stopped in 3 places.First in carpet place where we see how ladies making carpet.It was first time i seen carpet weaving..Amazing experience.then we stopped in 2 mosques -both was historical and unique.Guide and driver were nice and guide was very very informative about places that we visited.would love to have more time in Azerbaijan with this company.my husband and our child w-we all soent our best experience in amazing nature and even it happened in december because of our luck the weather was very beautifull. thank you guidedazerbaijan for unforgettable experience. meyla h December 15, 2019
Me and my wife had one day tour to Guba town and Khinalig vilage. Our tour was by Elsever. He had made this tour amazing and we find everything more than our expectations. He is the best tour guide I have ever meet! Thomas c December 15, 2019
Baku to Guba is only 2 hour distance.me and my wife when we checked the program of our honeymoon we seen it was drawing our dreams.So in Guba we spended around 1 hour and then we visited to Khinalig. Road was like in novels-extraordinary beautifull.Guide was super amazing and very informatic. We will recommend guidedazerbaijan to all our friends. niko a December 15, 2019
Me and my wife took a to for Guba and Khinalig trip. By our luck weather was amazing and we were able to reach to Khinalig village. On there our guide Nurlan had some friend's house and we tasted local tea on there. After that we stopped in the forest for the lunch. First time I tasted the pilaf with greens. Overall I liked all services. Thank you very much for the great hospitality and lovely tours. Helmut T December 17, 2019
We had the best of experiences with guide Elsev. He is so passionate and his english is perfect. Driver was Cavid with high driving skills in each situation. In this we visited to Guba Memorial complex, it was very important place for Azerbaijan history which happened 1918. Then we stopped in forest and did lunch. On the way to Khinalig you can see the nice canyon and wonderful view. Highly recommended! Jingesh B December 18, 2019