Overview
During this tour we will visit north area of Azerbaijan.
First stop will be in Quba city - one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan. Unique nature, nice climate and gorgeous air -all this you will find in Quba.
Then our rout heading 60 up in the mountains - to the unique place “ Xinaliq", "Khinalug"; also rendered as Khanaluka, Khanalyk, Khinalykh, or Khynalyk) is an ancient Caucasian village going back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located high up in the mountains of Quba Rayon, Azerbaijan.
Khinaliq is among the most ancient and continuously inhabited places in the world, with history of over 5,000 years. Because of the high altitude and remoteness of Khinaliq it managed to survive and withstand many invasions. There are also some other historical places such as a 12th-century mosque, a 15th-century mosque, and several ancient cemeteries between the mountains
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What is included/excluded
1x Lunch
National Park fees
Bottled water
Snacks
Driver/guide
Local guide
Professional art historian guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entry/Admission - State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig
Excluded
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Departure & Return
Traveler pickup is offered
10:00 AM
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What to Expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Baku - Quba
Stop At: State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig, Khinalug Azerbaijan
Khanaliq village
From Baku, after the breakfast we will go to the unique place – Xınalıq; Khinalug: Kətş; also rendered as Khanaluka, Khanalyk, Khinalykh, or Khynalyk) is an ancient Caucasian village going back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located high up in the mountains of Quba Rayon, Azerbaijan. It is also a municipality in Quba Rayon, which consists of the villages of Khinaliq and Qalayxudat.
It is located just north of Quba in the middle of the Greater Caucasus mountains that divide Russia and the South Caucasus. Khinaliq is also the highest, most remote and isolated village in Azerbaijan and among the highest in the Caucasus. Khinaliq has a population of about 2,000 people. This small group of people speaks the Khinaliq language, which belongs to the Northeast Caucasian language family, although many speak Azerbaijani as well.
Khinaliq is among the most ancient and continuously inhabited places in the world, with history of over 5,000 years. Because of the high altitude and remoteness of Khinaliq it managed to survive and withstand many invasions. There are also some other historical places such as a 12th-century mosque, a 15th-century mosque, and several ancient cemeteries between the mountains
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: THIS IS ONE DAY TOUR!
Pass By: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
This is one day tour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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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
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
