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Haput – Khinalig Trekking
This trekking tour covers the most interesting, ancient, and remote mountain villages of the Greater Caucasus. The route passes through Azerbaijani mountain culture, historical migration paths, and unique natural landscapes.
Duration
5 Days
Est. Budget
midrange
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time
June - September
About this trip
This trekking tour covers the most interesting, ancient, and remote mountain villages of the Greater Caucasus. The route passes through Azerbaijani mountain culture, historical migration paths, and unique natural landscapes.
Trip Highlights
Khinalig Village
Haput Trek
Mountain Landscapes
Daily Itinerary
Day01Baku – Khizi – Quba – Haput – Khinalig
Khinalig Village
Day01
Baku – Khizi – Quba – Haput – Khinalig
Khinalig Village
Transfer to Haput • Trekking to Khinalig • Dinner with local food
Morning
Depart from Baku to Quba, then transfer to off-road vehicles to reach Haput village.
Afternoon
Begin the trek from Haput towards Khinalig, enjoying the scenic mountain views.
Evening
Arrive in Khinalig for a traditional dinner with local food and overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day02Khinalig – Galakhudat – Gryz
Gryz Village
Day02
Khinalig – Galakhudat – Gryz
Gryz Village
Trek to Galakhudat • Gur-Gur Waterfall • Gryz Village
Morning
Trek through the Kokash area to Galakhudat village.
Afternoon
Continue through Qudyalchay canyon and visit Gur-Gur waterfall before arriving in Gryz.
Evening
Dinner and overnight stay at Gryz Guesthouse.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day03Gryz – Gryzdehne
Gryz Village
Day03
Gryz – Gryzdehne
Gryz Village
Hike to Gryzdehne • Village Tour • Historical Sites
Morning
Hike via the historic Eh road to Gryzdehne.
Afternoon
Return to Gryz by car for a village tour of historical sites.
Evening
Relaxing dinner at the guesthouse.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day04Gryz – Qizilgaya Plateau – Laza
Laza Village
Day04
Gryz – Qizilgaya Plateau – Laza
Laza Village
Off-road to Plateau • Qizilgaya Trek • Laza Village
Morning
Ascend to 2600m by car to the Qizilgaya plateau.
Afternoon
Trek across the plateau to the picturesque village of Laza.
Evening
Dinner and overnight at Laza Guesthouse.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day05Laza – Kuzun – Quba City Tour
Quba
Day05
Laza – Kuzun – Quba City Tour
Quba
Trek to Kuzun • Quba City Tour • Return to Baku
Morning
Short trek to Kuzun village, enjoying the last of the mountain air.
Afternoon
Transfer to Quba for a city tour visiting the Mosque, carpet workshop, and Red Village.
Evening
Return transfer to Baku.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
What's Included
- Transport (Baku-Khizi-Quba-Khinalig, Kuzun-Qusar-Quba-Baku, etc.)
- Luggage transport via mountain vehicles
- Professional mountain guides
- Guesthouse accommodation
- 3 meals per day
- Shahdag National Park entrance tickets
- Second guide for larger groups
What's Excluded
No exclusions listed.
Starting from
$605/ person
4.9
Free cancellation up to 7 days
Min. Group: 3 (max 16)
Group Size Pricing
3 Pax
$1,094 / person
Total $3,280
7 Pax
$700 / person
Total $4,900
14 Pax
$605 / person
Total $8,460
16 Pax
$639 / person
Total $10,210
No payment required today. Customize this plan with a local expert.
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Curated by
Shaig
Mountain Guide
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