Baku: Gobustan & Absheron (Mud Volcano, Ateshgah & Yanardag)

About this experience

Highlights Discover the ancient petroglyphs of Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO site Visit the Bibiheibat Mosque, a recreation of the 13th-century mosque Explore the Fire Temple and the Fire Mountain on the Absheron Peninsula See the mud volcanoes near Gobustan, a natural wonder of Azerbaijan Learn about the history of the region from your guide Full description Discover the natural wonders of Azerbaijan on this full-day tour from Baku, combining history, nature, and culture. Begin your adventure with a pickup from the Old Town entrance and head toward the fascinating mud volcanoes near Gobustan, a rare geological phenomenon created by eruptions of mud, water, and gas. Continue to Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as an open-air museum featuring more than 6,000 ancient rock carvingsthat tell stories of prehistoric life along the Caspian seaside. On your return journey, stop at the Bibiheybat Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. The mosque you see today, rebuilt in the 1990s, is a reconstruction of the 13th-century original destroyed in 1936, preserving its deep historical and spiritual significance. Next, explore the Ateshgah Fire Temple on the Absheron Peninsula, an ancient Zoroastrian site built over natural gas vents that once produced an “eternal flame.” Conclude your tour at Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain), where flames rise continuously from the hillside, earning Azerbaijan its legendary name — the Land of Fire. Experience the unique landscapes and ancient traditions of Azerbaijan on this unforgettable journey from Baku.

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GuideD29AEVerified guide

Speaks English, Armenian, Georgian, Russian

Day trips, city tours and multi-day journeys across the Caucasus, Central Asia and Southeast Asia, run with local drivers and guides in each country.