Private Lankaran Highlights Day Tour

From $350 • 9 hours 30 minutes • Visit Land Azerbaijan • Azerbaijan, Baku, Lankaran • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Private Lankaran Highlights Day Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the Lankaran region in Azerbaijan, departing from Baku. This 9.5-hour experience is ideal for travelers seeking an in-depth look at local culture and natural beauty. Participants will visit a tea factory and plantation, as well as a bamboo plantation, guided by a professional English-speaking tour guide. The tour includes comfortable transportation and convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off, making it a distinctive option for those looking to immerse themselves in the unique landscapes and traditions of this lesser-known part of Azerbaijan.

Inclusions

Pick-up from your hotel, and drop-off back to your hotel
Professional English speaking tour guide
Comfortable transportation
Entrance to the Tea Factory & Plantation
Entrance to the Bamboo plantation
Entrance to the Lake Khanbulan

Exclusions

Gratuities
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Itinerary

Step 1

Tour starts at agreed time from the meeting point or hotel. From Baku to Lankaran is 3 hours driving distance. Our First stop is Circular Castle & Old Prison (Round Tower or Zindan Tower). Zindan Tower was constructed as part of Lankaran fortress and was a crucial element in the city's defense system. Located right past the small bridge leading into the center of the city, this old circular building is hidden by enormous acacias and fig trees -- with only the top tower visible, where branches stick out of broken windows. In pre-Soviet years, up to the early 20th century, Zindan Tower was used as a prison where Joseph Stalin was detained. Though, the building is no longer open to visitors, the guests can see the building from outside at closer range. Guests spend here approximately 15-20 minutes.

Step 2

Our Second destination is Lankaran Khan's House: The History Museum. The distance from Zindan Tower to this point is only 5 minutes by car. The Khan's House in Lankaran is a building erected in 1913 by order of Mir Ahmed Khan, a descendant of the Talysh Khan Mirmustafa Khan, in honor of his wife Tugra Khan. The Lankaran Khan's Palace was built in 1913 by architects invited from Europe by order of Mir Ahmed Khan, a descendant of the Khan. All the construction materials used here were brought by ship from Baku. This magnificent building was the first multi-storey building in Lankaran. The facade of the building is decorated with mythological figures. The building had electric lighting and heating for the first time even before the revolution. Currently, this magnificent building houses the Lankaran City History and Local Lore Museum. Guests will spend here 30 minutes.

Step 3

Next point is Tea Factory & Plantation. Driving distance from Khan Palace to this point is only 5 minutes. Lankaran is historically renowned for its high-quality fragrant tea and tea growing also began to blossom here in the 1930s and quickly developed into a symbol of Lankaran – look out for the giant samovar monument that greets visitors upon entering the city! Guests will spent here 30 minutes.

Step 4

Tour continues to Bamboo plantation in Talishli village. Driving distance from Tea Plantation to this point is 15 minutes. One of the unique spots in Lankaran is the bamboo plantation in Talishli village. Here, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Japan for an instant. Guests will spent here 30 minutes.

Step 5

The last destination is Khanbulan Lake in Hirkan National Park. Driving distance from Tea Plantation to this point is 25 minutes. Lake Khanbulan, considered one of the pearls of Lankaran, captivates visitors with its enchanting nature. Several small recreation centers currently operate around the lake, which is surrounded by forests. In the summer months, people from the Azerbaijan and different countries here and experience the joy of being one of the spectators of this beauty. The lake is 4.7 km in length and 2.2 km in width. It looks pretty in almost all seasons. Khanbulan is perfect for hiking and picnicking, thanks to its all-green beauty, surrounded by the Talish Mountains. Guests will spent here approximately 60 minutes.
Tour ends up and leave to Baku. Driving distance is 3 hours from Last destination to dropping point. We drop the guests to the meeting point of hotel. General tour duration is 9 hour, but can take 10 to 11 hours in order to give you an unforgettable experience

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
General tour duration is 9-10 hours, but can take 12 hours in order to give you an unforgettable experience along the way.
Due to the number of sightseeing stops and a total driving time of approximately 6 hours round trip between Baku and Lankaran–Astara, guests are required to depart from Baku at 09:00 AM.
Travelers who do not require pickup can mention this in the "Special Requirements" section while booking the tour. Our tour operator will contact the Lead traveler to confirm and discuss the details. On the day of the tour, the guide and driver will meet guests at the specified hotel, holding a sign with the company’s name or logo for easy identification.