10 Hiking & Trekking Trips in Azerbaijan Worth the Drive

1.Khinalig – Gleykhudat 1 day hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $258Our pick

Review of Azerbaijan’s Khinalig to Gleykhudat hike, with 4x4 mountain travel, village visits, lunch, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“We did this hike with Heydar. He was brilliant. Interesting guy and a good safe guide. Sadly the weather wasn’t great on our hike with rain & fog. So we didn’t see any views. However I’d was t still a really fun experience getting on the mountain & meeting the local families.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Hiking to Laza and Mujug Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $123

Review of the Laza and Mujug Waterfalls hike from Baku, with route details, costs, fitness advice, transport, scenery, and booking tips.

“First of all this is the second time I join a tour with this team, and, yes, I recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Hiking to Mystic Nisagala Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $55

Hike Nisagala Canyon near Baku with mountain views, a waterfall, local Azerbaijani food, Samovar tea, and friendly guides for $55.

“The trip was very interesting, visitors who joined the tour were friendly even though most of them didn’t know each other before. We had a delicious meal in the afternoon too. It would be better if you go late spring and summer time to see more green space.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Private Hike through Magic Valley to Laza waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

Hike from Kuzun to Laza waterfalls, meet shepherds, enjoy mountain views and a local dinner on this private day trip from Baku.

“Mountines incredible nice in spring. The pearls are not overcrowded and one can feel the real power if nature. Our guid Abo helped us not just to keep on track but also smoothly solved all obstacles with getting access permissions from local Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Galakhudat – Khinalig hiking tour with home-made lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $170

Hike from Galakhudat to ancient Khinalig, ride mountain roads, enjoy Caucasus views, and share a homemade lunch with a local family.

“Sabina was a fantastic guide. Professional, knowledgeable and courteous. We thoroughly enjoyed our day hiking and exploring, and the lunch provided at Khinalig was delicious! I cannot recommend this day trip enough to anyone who is planning on visiting Baku. Thanks again Sabina!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.2 Day Hiking Homestay Tour in Remote Villages of Guba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $385

Hike from Khinalig to Griz through remote mountain villages, sleep in a local home, and enjoy organic Azerbaijani meals on this two-day tour.

“A great experience. First day was unfortunately foggy but we awoke to beautiful weather in the next morning with wonderful panorama during the second day’s hike. The hike itself is varying and definitely a highlight for us who have hikeRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Full Day Private Griz Waterfall Hiking Tour With Home-Made Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $175

Review of a private Griz Waterfall hike from Baku, with off-road mountain roads, village tea, homemade lunch, and striking Quba views.

“had an adventurous, exciting hikin tour with Bag Baku in Qrız, Quba, had a chance to see scenic, beautiful places. strongly recommended!”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.3-Day Hiking & Trekking Tour Remote Villages in Guba Azerbaijan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $600

Hike Guba’s remote Caucasus villages, stay with local families, cross mountain trails, and experience Khinalig, Griz, and Red Town.

“The trek was an absolutely fabulous unique experience. Gani is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around and share our 3 days with. Staying with remote mountain families, and seeing how they live and survive is such a privelagRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Garanohur Lake Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $98

Review of the Garanohur Lake hiking tour from Baku, with practical details on the hike, transport, meals, fitness needs, price, and value.

“After climbing a great and icy hill, one only finds that there is another hills to climb, very interesting, very tiring but very educative.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Garanohur Lake Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $27Best value

Hike to Azerbaijan’s Garanohur Lake at 1,540 metres, with forest views, mountain air, tea, and a small group from Baku.

“Booked this tour for me and my friend and we both had a fantastic time.”

Check availability →Read our full review