Azerbaijan · Rural Experiences

3-Day Quba Countryside Tour with Khinalug and Shahdag Resort

3 Days Round trip from Quba Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay your respects at the Juma Mosque, erected in 1802
02 Explore the ancient village of Khinalug, one of the highest and most isolated villages in the Caucasus
03 Visit Shahdag Mountain Resort, the first and largest winter resort in Azerbaijan
04 Enjoy a boat ride on Chanlibel Lake
05 Discover the historical Chuhur Hamam with its unique beehive-shaped dome

Explore the culture and history of the Quba region as you visit the historical Chuhur Hamam, Qırmızı qəsəbə - also known as the Red Village - and the waterfalls and rivers of Qachrash village. Enjoy a boat ride on Chanlibel Lake, discover Khinalug, the highest, most remote, and most isolated village in Azerbaijan, and visit Shahdag Mountain Resort, the country's first and largest winter resort. This 3-day journey combines rural landscapes, heritage sites, and mountain experiences in one trip.

Khinalug is the highest, most remote, and most isolated village in Azerbaijan, and also one of the highest villages in the Caucasus.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quba, Khinalug, Shahdag National Park

Languages Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Quba Villages, Heritage Sites, and Red Town

Meet your tour guide and begin your guided tour. Head to Qachrash village in Quba, a beautiful area set among lush forests, rivers, and a waterfall.
Visit Chanlibel village for a boat ride on Chanlibel Lake. Horse riding is also available.
Inspect the Juma Mosque, built from red bricks and erected in 1802.
Then visit the historical Chuhur Hamam. The hamam has a unique beehive-shaped dome.
End the day with a visit to Qırmızı qəsəbə (Red Town). The village is located across the Qudiyalçay River, or Kudyal River, from the larger town of Quba.

Day 02

Ancient Khinalug in the High Mountains

Explore the ancient village of Khinalug, located high in the mountains of Quba Rayon. Khinalug is the highest, most remote, and most isolated village in Azerbaijan, and also one of the highest villages in the Caucasus. During summer and winter, the weather changes dramatically, ranging from -20 °C to 18 °C.

Day 03

Adventure at Shahdag Mountain Resort

Transfer to Shahdag Mountain Resort, the first and largest winter resort in Azerbaijan. It has an adventure park and also offers a wide range of activities for all ages during the summer, including quads, bike rides, Nordic walks, and the challenging sport of orienteering.

The route