Gobustan and mud volcano tour from Baku is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with ancient petroglyphs and to feel the natural beauty of mud volcanoes. Gobustan tour is one of the most popular half day tours from Baku. On the way to Gobustan you will see the Bibi Heybət Mosque, a fascinating view of Şixov Beach, old oil pumps, dazzling seascapes, and intriguing semi-deserts.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Bibi Heybət Mosque, Şixov Beach, Old oil pumps, Qobustan Museum, Mud Volcano
Standard package | ||
1-2 per. | 3-5 per. | 6 and more persons |
140 $ | 165 $ | Upon request |
Budget package | ||
1-2 per. | 3-6 per. | 6 and more persons |
90 $ | 130 $ | Upon request |
Standard package*: English speaking guide, Personal Driver, Transportation according to program, Comfortable vehicle with air conditioner, Water 0,5 L per day per person
Budget package**: Personal driver, Transportation according to program, Comfortable vehicle with air conditioner, Water 0,5 L per day per person
The Gobustan State Preserve is full of archaeological monuments and has over 6, 000 cave painting. In Gobustan museum you will see ancient human bones, work tools used during the Mesolithic period. Then, you will advance to the mountain in order to see real rock paintings in the open air museum. Distinctive, highly stylized thousand images showing of early man, animals, hunters, ritual dances, bulls, camel caravan, and depictions of the sun and heavens, called petroglyphs, distinguishes Gobustan art. Most of these images made by pecking, grinding, or scratching and carved a design into a rock’s surface. Petroglyfs dating back between 5,000-20,000 years left by the hunter-gatherer people who populated this region in times past.
This is one of the largest known concentrations of petroglyphs in the world. Rock art provides a window into the past rituals, beliefs, and artistic abilities of its creators. Because of its scientific, aesthetic, and religious significance, Gobustan become most popular state park and a valuable mine of Azerbaijan. People interested in visiting the petroglyphs can take our half day tours to Gobustan all year long.
After visiting Gobustan museum you will continue tour to the Mud Volcano. Azerbaijan keeps the first place in the world by the number of mud volcanoes. About 300 mud volcanoes are located in Azerbaijan – at the shore, in the sea and on islands. During this trip you will get a great chance to see these amazing active volcanoes from very close distance. You need to have a love of volcanoes to fully understand the magic that this place gives off and the sensation you get when you’re here.
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