Overview
Azerbaijan – A Symphony of Culture, Nature & Adventure is your gateway to a world where futuristic cities rise beside centuries-old fortresses, where lush mountains meet ancient Silk Road towns, and where nature plays a stunning masterpiece with mud volcanoes, lakes, and alpine forests.
From the vibrant charm of Baku, the alpine magic of Gabala, the royal heritage of Sheki, to the otherworldly Mud Volcanoes, Azerbaijan promises a journey that is as diverse as it is unforgettable.
Highlights
- Baku: A futuristic city with the iconic Flame Towers, Caspian Sea promenade, and ancient Old City.
- Gabala: Known as the “Switzerland of Azerbaijan,” with cable cars, mountains, and adventure activities.
- Sheki: Explore UNESCO-listed palaces, charming streets, and Silk Road heritage.
- Mud Volcanoes: A rare natural wonder unique to Azerbaijan.
Itinerary
✔ Explore modern + ancient Baku
Morning
- Arrive in Baku
- Check-in at hotel
- Walk around the Caspian Sea Boulevard (Baku Boulevard)
- Visit Mini-Venice & Carpet Museum (photo spots)
Afternoon
- Explore Old City (Icherisheher)
- Maiden Tower
- Shirvanshah Palace
- Narrow lanes & local cafes
Evening
- Drive to Flame Towers viewpoint
- Enjoy the light show at night
- Dinner at Nizami Street
✔ Sightseeing + rare natural wonders
Morning
- Visit the Heydar Aliyev Center (Zaha Hadid architecture)
- Gobustan National Park (UNESCO)
- Ancient petroglyphs
- Museum visit
Afternoon
- Head to Mud Volcanoes
- 30–40 min off-road drive
- Experience bubbling cold mud
- Great landscape photography
Evening
Dinner at a local Azerbaijani restaurant
Return to Baku
Visit Highland Park for panoramic city views
✔ Road trip to Switzerland of Azerbaijan
Morning
- Drive to Gabala (Approx. 3 hours)
- Check-in at hotel/resort
Afternoon
- Visit Tufandag Mountain Resort
- Take the cable car to multiple mountain peaks
- Enjoy panoramic snowy or green views
Evening
Relax at hotel or enjoy spa
Adventure options (choose any):
Shooting Club
ATV ride
Ropeway activities
✔ Palaces, crafts, Silk Road experience
Morning
- Drive to Sheki (1.5 hours from Gabala)
Visit:
- Sheki Khan’s Palace (UNESCO) – famous for its handcrafted stained glass windows (Shebeke)
- Sheki Caravanserai – ancient Silk Road stop
- Sheki Bazaar – try local sweets like Sheki Halva
Afternoon/Evening
- Explore charming old streets
- Visit beautiful Albanian Church in Kish Village
Late evening
Return to Gabala OR stay overnight in Sheki (optional)
✔ Smooth return
Morning
- Return to Baku (3–4 hours)
- Free time for shopping at
- Deniz Mall
- Nizami Street
- Local bazaars
Afternoon
- Airport drop
- Departure with unforgettable memories 🇦🇿✨
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
