2-Day Khinaliq Village Tour from Quba with Golden Rock Hike

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike to Khinaliq, one of Azerbaijan's most remote and isolated villages
• 02 Discover a 5,000-year-old settlement on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus
• 03 Learn about the unique language, history, lifestyle, and traditions of the locals
• 04 Hike up to Golden Rock Mountain
• 05 Stay overnight in Khinaliq village

Hike to Khinaliq, one of the most remote and isolated villages in Azerbaijan and a 5,000-year-old settlement hidden on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range. Due to their isolation, the residents have preserved their unique language and culture over the centuries. On this 2-day tour, discover the village's terrain and learn about the history, lifestyle, and traditions of the local people. The experience also includes a hike to Golden Rock Mountain and an overnight stay in the village.

Hike to Khinaliq, one of the most remote and isolated villages in Azerbaijan and a 5,000-year-old settlement hidden on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quba, Khinalug

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Quba City to Khinaliq Village by Off-Road

• At 09:30 am, meet your guide in Quba City or get picked up from your hotel.

• An off-road car will take you to Khinaliq.

• Familiarise yourself with the terrain and learn about the history, lifestyle, and traditions of the locals.

• Stay overnight in the village.

2

Day 02

Golden Rock Mountain Hike and Return to Quba

• Early in the morning, start hiking to Golden Rock Mountain.

• By evening, return to the village and then head back to the city.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 3 meals in Khinaliq (not in a restaurant)

• Transportation by off-road car, as access is available only by off-road vehicle

• Accommodation for 1 night

• English-speaking Azerbaijani guide

Know before you go

• If you are not interested in staying in the village and want to visit for about 3-4 hours, it will cost 80 AZN for a round trip from Quba to Khinaliq, plus 20 AZN for guiding and translation about the history of the village.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Quba, Azerbaijan

Tour start

Quba, Azerbaijan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.