A Private Day Tour to Shahdag and Candy Cane Mountains

From $398 • 10 hours • Visit Land Azerbaijan • Azerbaijan, Baku, Qusar • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Private Day Tour to Shahdag and Candy Cane Mountains offers an immersive experience in the natural beauty of Azerbaijan, departing from Baku and exploring the scenic landscapes of Qusar. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a personalized adventure, this 10-hour tour includes a comfortable private vehicle for seamless travel between destinations. Accompanied by a licensed tour guide, participants will gain insights into the region's cultural and environmental significance while enjoying the stunning views of the mountains and valleys. Each guest is provided with a bottle of water, ensuring a refreshing experience throughout the day.

Inclusions

Comfortable private vehicle for pick-up, drop-off and all scheduled tour places
Licensed Tour Guide
A bottle of water per person

Exclusions

Shahdag Mountain Cable Car ride
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Itinerary

Step 1

On the way to Gusar -Shahdag, we stop in front of the Beshbarmag”, a 382-metre high mountain whose bizarre shape long ago led to it being called "Five-finger Mountain". This is one of the unique natural sites of Azerbaijan, is surrounded by a number of historical and cultural sites such as the settlement attributed to the Late Bronze and Early Iron Age, the Khizirzinda sanctuary, the ruins of a fortress dating back to the early Middle Ages and the remains of a caravanserai of the 15-17th centuries).

Step 2

The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex (Şahdağ Turizm Merkezi) opened to the public in 2012. It is located in the Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus range, the site is located near Shahdag National Park, which is known for having an intact ecological system and an untouched flora and fauna.
With an impressive altitude range of 1,435 to 2,525 meters, it offers the perfect playground for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. This winter wonderland boasts a generous passenger capacity, with the capability to accommodate 25,000 skiers per hour. A network of 17 lifts ensures swift and convenient access to the slopes, making it an ideal destination for anyone seeking the thrill of the slopes amidst the stunning backdrop of the Caucasus Mountains.

Here, the activities last 2-3 hours. Taking into account that the round trip by car to Shahdag is 6 to 7 hours in total and the road conditions, the total duration of the tour can vary between 8-11 hours.