The Village of Xinaliq and Great Caucasus mountains
Tour Type: Eco - Historical Price: 270.00$ Duration: 2 day(s)

 

Xinaliq is a historic Caucasian village high in the Great Caucasus mountains.  It is a village with an ethnically distinct people with their own unique language, habits, and culture.  The village is called the land where hena (the plant) grows because at sunrise and sunset the surrounding mountains turn the color of hena. 

 

There there are lots of possible trips around Xinaliq, but the following are two recommended itineraries.  The first trip is for 2 days and the second for 4 days.  These two trips start from Guba.  Transportation from Baku can also be arranged.  Other popular starting points are from the resorts Suvar in Laza or from Long Forest outside Gusar. Additional trips can be organized based on your needs.

 

Day 1: 2 hour drive from Baku to Guba. Leave Guba at 9 am and travel by jeep to Xinaliq..  Enjoy the spectacular trip up through the mountains and across rivers.  The highlights include the "Tolkeinchasm" and "Cloudcatcher Canyon".  Have a tasty picnic lunch alongside "Qudyal cay" river.  Arrive in Xinaliq (2,300 meters) and then spend the afternoon exploring the village and museums.  Accomodation can be arranged in either private houses with some of the villagers or in the Xinaliq guest house.  Enjoy traditional Xinaliqi food for dinner.

 

Day 2: After breakfast, travel to Ateshgah (eternal flame) by horse or foot (your choice).  Have tea and a small lunch by the ancient holy site which is beautifully situated higher up the mountains with fantastic views.  After lunch, travel back to Xinaliq with a short side trip to the historic "Mugan Pir".  In Xinaliq, have dinner and then travel to Guba along an alternate route (Qalarudate).  Travel is in a 4wd UAZ (Russian made Jeep). Sightseeing trips to Qalaxudat hamlet and Susay village.  Arrive in Quba by 7 - 8 pm.  You can then travel back to Baku or if you prefer, spend the night at Long Forest Resort or in Guba hotel.

 

 

Price per person

Number of tourists Rate per person Comments
1 300$ 2 days tour
2+ 270$
4+ 250$
6+ 220$
  
 
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