Overview
Day auto – excursion trip to the natural, historical and architectural moments of Absheron peninsula ( near Baku in a radius of 50 km)
• a place of natural combustible gases entering the mountain Yanardagh (Burning mountain) in Mammadli village
• temple of fire-worshipers “Ateshgah” in Surakhan settlement
• Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve
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What is included/excluded
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Professional guide
Entry/Admission - Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Entry/Admission - Yanar Dag
Excluded
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Departure & Return
Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Heydar Aliyev Intl Airport, Baku Azerbaijan
10:00 AM
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What to Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Сураханский район, Baku Azerbaijan
The Baku Ateshgah, often called the "Fire Temple of Baku" is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town (in Suraxanı raion), a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yanar Dag, Binagadi-Balakhany Highway Absheron Peninsula - Village of Mammadli, Baku 0125 Azerbaijan
Watch a mountain burning at Yanardag, where continuous natural gas flames light up a hillside near the Caspian Sea on the Absheron Peninsula. Part of Azerbaijan's enormous gas reserves leaks up through a thin, porous sandstone layer, igniting into flames that spread for about 10 m (33 ft). The spectacle--duly noted by Marco Polo--can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height, and burns in all weather. Plant yourself in the newly constructed amphitheatre opposite and take in the sight.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Additional info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
