Itinerary

1. Gobustan National Park Museum

   • After meeting at the arranged meeting point we drive to Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve. It is 50 minutes driving distance from the meeting point to the Gobustan Museum. 
   • The Gobustan Museum, officially known as the Gobustan National Park Museum, is located in Azerbaijan, near the Gobustan rock art cultural landscape. 
   • The museum was established to enhance the experience of visiting the nearby Gobustan National Park, which is famous for its ancient rock carvings, archaeological sites, and mud volcanoes.
   • The museum showcases rock engravings that date back to the Stone Age, with over 6,000 drawings depicting various aspects of prehistoric life, including hunting, rituals, and daily activities.

   After reaching Gobustan, guests first visit Gobustan Museum and spend here approximately 40 minutes with the explanation by their private guide.

2. Gobustan Rock Shelters

   • Then start to visit Gobustan Rock Shelters. Driving Distance from the Museum to this point is only 3 minutes. he Gobustan rock shelters and caves are located within the Gobustan National Park in Azerbaijan and are renowned for their prehistoric rock art, archaeological significance, and unique geological features. 
   • The rock art in Gobustan includes thousands of petroglyphs (rock engravings) that date back to the Stone Age, around 40,000 years ago. These drawings depict a variety of subjects, including hunting scenes, ritualistic activities, animals, and human figures. 
   • They provide valuable insights into the behavior and lifestyle of ancient inhabitants. The region features numerous rock shelters and caves that served as living spaces for early humans. 
   • These natural formations provided protection from the elements and were likely used for habitation, rituals, and communal gatherings. 
   • Gobustan is an important archaeological site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Archaeological excavations in the area have uncovered numerous artifacts, including tools, pottery, and remnants of ancient dwellings, which offer clues about the life and culture of prehistoric communities. 
   • Total tour duration here is 40 hour with explanation by their private guide.

3. Gobustan Mud Volcanoes

   • The next stop in Gobustan is Mud Volcanoes. It is 20 minutes driving distance from the Rock Shelters to Gobustan mud volcanoes. Azerbaijan is home to over half of the world’s mud volcanoes, with Gobustan hosting around 50 of them. 
   • They vary in size, with some reaching heights of several meters. The Gobustan mud volcanoes are a unique geological feature located near the Gobustan National Park in Azerbaijan. 
   • They are among the most notable and highest concentrations of mud volcanoes in the world. Mud volcanoes are formed when natural gas, primarily methane, rises through the earth’s crust and causes the underground water and sediment to mix, resulting in eruptions of mud and gases. 
   • Over time, this process creates mounds or cones of mud. The mud volcanoes create a surreal and otherworldly landscape, often surrounded by cracked earth and barren terrain. 
   • The texture and patterns formed by the mud make for striking photographs and fascinating geological exploration.

4. Bibi Heybat Mosque

   • We complete the tour in Gobustan and return back to Baku. On the way we stop in Bibi Heybat Mosque. 
   • Driving Distance from the Mud volcanoes to the Mosque is 50 minutes. 
   • The Bibiheybat Mosque is an iconic structure in Baku, known for its beautiful architecture and historical significance. It was originally built in the 13th century but was destroyed during the Soviet era. 
   • It was reconstructed in the 1990s to preserve its cultural and spiritual significance. 
   • The mosque is a prominent example of Islamic architecture and holds a place of importance for both locals and visitors. Travelers will spend here approximately 15 minutes with explanation by their private guide.

5. Ateshgah-Fire Temple

   • Tour continues to Ateshgah-Fire Temple. It is 40 minutes driving distance from the Bibiheybat to the Fire Temple. Ateshgah, also known as the Fire Temple of Baku, is an ancient Zoroastrian temple located in Surakhani, a suburb of Baku, Azerbaijan.
   • The complex was constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries but traces of fire worship at the site date back centuries, helped by the region's natural gas vents that keep fires burning. 
   • The central altar has a fire pit, which was historically fed by natural gas. Ateshgah is closely associated with Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, which worships fire as a symbol of purity and the divine presence. 
   • The temple is not only a spiritual sanctuary but also a significant cultural and historical landmark. 
   • It attracts tourists, historians, and archaeologists interested in ancient beliefs and fire-worship practices. 
   • Guests visit the sightseeing and spend here approximately 40 minutes with the explanation by their private guide.

6. Yanardag –Burning Mountain

   • The last visited sightseeing is Yanardag –Burning Mountain. Driving Distance from the Ateshgah-Fire Temple to this point is 30 minutes. Yanardag (also spelled Yanar Dağ, meaning “Burning Mountain” in Azerbaijani) is a natural eternal flame located in Azerbaijan, on the Absheron Peninsula near Baku. 
   • It’s one of the most fascinating natural phenomena in the country and a key part of why Azerbaijan is nicknamed the “Land of Fire.” Yanardag is a hillside that’s been burning continuously for centuries, with flames leaping up to 3 meters high. These flames shoot out of vents in the sandstone hillside due to natural gas seeping through porous rock and igniting when exposed to the atmosphere. 
   • Unlike mud volcanoes or other geothermal phenomena, Yanardag doesn’t erupt or boil—it’s just a steady wall of fire, especially dramatic at night. Total tour duration here is 30 hour with explanation by their private guide and enjoying beautiful scenery around.
   • We complete the tour here and we take the guests to dropping point which is 40 minutes far from the city center.