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At Trip8, what sets every journey apart are the locals who craft it. This May, we set out for Gabala to get to know these people more closely, meeting our local experts Anar and Ulvi. Our goal was clear: to strengthen our work together and build even better offers for our travelers.


At Trip8, what sets every journey apart are the locals who craft it. This May, we set out for Gabala to get to know these people more closely, meeting our local experts Anar and Ulvi. Our goal was clear: to strengthen our work together and build even better offers for our travelers.
Anar shares Azerbaijani village life, equestrian culture, and centuries-old rural traditions with guests.

Our meeting took place around a lunch table at one of our guesthouses in the village, at the home of Uncle Ahmed. Uncle Ahmed and his wife, Sevil, welcomed us like family. As we tasted the home-cooked dishes Sevil had prepared, Uncle Ahmed shared with us the memorable moments he had lived through with travelers over the years.
This meeting showed once again that Anar approaches his work with professionalism and warmth. For us, that is the real value.
Our regional mountain and nature expert is Ulvi Aslanbeyli. A geography teacher by profession, Ulvi has been guiding on mountain and nature trails for 10 years. Over that time he has completed numerous routes across all regions of the country, including peaks above 4,000 meters.
Together we discussed the mountain, waterfall, and highland trails we could explore in the region. We will share these routes with you soon.
With both of our experts, we explored the new possibilities we can add to journeys through Azerbaijan. And Trip8's mission remains unchanged: to give travelers fully tailor-made journeys, crafted by locals.

If you want to discover Azerbaijan with the people who live here, get in touch. Let's plan your next trip together.
Hand-picked travel plans matching this guide to help you explore Azerbaijan effortlessly.

Nestled in the Greater Caucasus Mountains, At Yaylağı spans the sub-alpine and alpine meadows of the Gabala region — the ideal destination for those who want to experience nature in its purest form. From here, breathtaking views open onto snow-capped peaks rising above 4,000 metres. These lands, used by nomadic shepherds as summer pastures for centuries, offer a rare glimpse of authentic Caucasian mountain life. The panoramic horizon stretches across the Gabala region, surrounding villages, and mountain ranges like a living painting. At Yaylağı is not just a view — it is a feeling, a memory. Start: 900 m | Highest point: 2,050 m | Distance: 13 km | Duration: 5–6 hours | Difficulty: Challenging

This premium program is meticulously designed for travelers who embrace the "Slow Travel" philosophy. It offers deep immersion into authentic local village life, breathtaking natural landscapes, and a beautifully balanced itinerary that provides plenty of time for evening relaxation.

This tour package combines Azerbaijan's most interesting and ancient mountain villages along a single route. The journey begins in Haput and passes through Khinaliq, Qalakhudat, and Qriz, culminating at the Laza waterfalls. Ancient mountain trails that have witnessed millennia, rich history and culture, abundant springs, rugged canyons, and magnificent mountain passes form the essence of this journey. The Qriz-Laza Mixtoken range, the ancient Kokash road, and the Laza waterfall—one of the Caucasus' most beautiful natural gems—transform this route from a simple hike into a true mountain adventure. This tour is designed for those seeking to feel nature, experience the spirit of the Greater Caucasus, and embark on an authentic mountain journey.