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Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes: a journey to paleolithic era

5.0 (2 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes: a journey to paleolithic era

About this activity

Join Gobustan tour with Cactus. You will see archeological monuments. Gobustan state reserve has more than 6000 rock carvings, which depict primitive people, animals, battle-pieces, ritual dances, bullfights, boats with armed oarsmen, warriors with lances in their hands, camel caravans, pictures of sun and stars, on the average dating back to 5,000-20,000 years. Gobustan State Reserve was included in UNESCO's world social legacy list. Also we will visit Gobustan 3D museum and then will drive to MUD volcanoes.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
German, Russian, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Hebrew, Spanish
Operated by
Cactus Travel Azerbaijan

Ages: Children (1–9 years) · Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: guide
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance ticket to Gobustan National Reserve

Itinerary

  1. Qobustan

    one hour

    Gobustan State Reserve is very rich in archeological monuments, the reserve has more than 6,000 rock carvings, which depict primitive people, animals, battle-pieces, ritual dances, bullfights, boats with armed oarsmen, warriors with lances in their hands, camel caravans, pictures of sun and stars, on the average dating back to 5,000-20,000 years.

  2. Gobustan Rock Art

    one hour Admission not included

    The rock carvings and petroglyphs at the site display mesmerizing images of prehistoric life in the Caucasus. The well-preserved sketches display ancient populations travelling on reed boats; men hunting antelope and wild bulls, and women dancing.

  3. Mud Volcanoes

    one hour

    After Gobustan National Reserve we will take you to the Mud Volcanoes by Soviet car.

  4. Bibi-Heybat Mosque

    20 min

    This place locates on the way back to the City. So, you may have quick stop here.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Tagovi Hotel Baku
  • Parkside Hotel & Apartments
  • Guest House Inn & Hostel
  • La Corne Hotel Baku
  • Atropat Old City Hotel
  • Theatrum Hotel Baku
  • Empire Hotel Baku
  • Emerald Suite Hotel
  • Radisson Hotel Baku
  • NH Nizami Hotel
  • Caspian Guest House
  • City Park Hotel Baku

and 686 more pickup points

After confirming send us location and we pick you from any point in Baku. We will contact you for more details.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Private tour with guide for 2

    Bibi Eybat Mosque: On the way back to Baku we will show you this beautiful mosque with amazing view to the City.

    Duration: 4 hours

    Pickup included

  • Private car only

    sedan: Pick up from hotel and drop of to Gobustan, and back to the hotel with driver only. Driver can speak Russian only.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes: a journey to paleolithic era

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