AZERBAIJAN · CANDY CANE MOUNTAINS
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The red-and-white striped hills near Khizi photograph like nothing else in the country, and they sit conveniently on the road north. Almost nobody sells them alone. Here is what each tour pairs them with — the Pink Lake, Beshbarmag, Quba, Shahdag — along with prices, drive times and how much walking the viewpoint involves.
Baku to Candy Cane Mountains, Quba, and Khinaliq village. Full day of mountain views, off-road rides, and optional homemade lunch.
“An amazing trip with great organization, a wonderful atmosphere, beautiful places, and delicious food. Our guide Ley was fantastic and made the experience truly special. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
11-hour Baku day trip to Khinalig and Candy Cane Mountain with museum stops and homemade lunch, $54, guided small-group views.
“Absolutely amazing tour! The landscapes were unreal — especially the Candy Cane Mountains — and the visit to Khinalig was a real highlight. The homemade lunch in the village felt genuinely authentic. Huge shout-out to Adil, our guide: super knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole long trip feel effortless. Everything was well-organized, safe, and relaxed. If you want to see the best nature spots around Baku without stress, book this tour. Highly recommended!”
From Baku, see the First Oil Well, Bibiheybat Mosque, Pink Lake, Besh Barmag views, and Candy Cane Mountains in one day.
“Fantastic trip! Amazing guide, and each stop exceeded expectations!”
Drive from Baku to Khinalug in the Caucasus, with Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmag Dag views, and a local-house lunch. Pickup included.
“This is a long day trip out of Baku (12 hours) but well worth the effort. The route up into the mountains was breathtaking, with regular stops provided for refreshments and photos. Dining with a local family was an enjoyable and memorable experience.”
Guba Shahdag Candy Cane Mountains tour from Baku with hotel pickup, Five Finger mountain views, Shahdag resort time, and photo stops.
“The car was very bad with no working air conditioner. The tour says english speaking guide, whereas he was just a driver who could barely speak any english. He kept talking on his phone the entire time which was very irritating after a point. I spent extra money on privatRead more”
Baku to Shahdag in one day, Candy Cane Mountains, Guba, Qechresh Forest, optional roller coaster, and mountain resort fun for $25.
“Our visit to Guba was an amazing experience. Everything was well planned, and the natural beauty of the area was breathtaking. Our guide, Leyle, was excellent—very professional, informative, and kind. She explained everything clearly and made the trip smooth and memorable. Thank you for a great experience!”
Full-day winter trip from Baku to Khizi Candy Mountains, Qechresh forest, and Shahdagh Resort for cable car, skiing, and more, with pickup.
“The overall experience was okay. Journey to Shahdag took very long due to multiple unnecessary stops made by the tour bus driver, which I’m sure could have been avoided. Having spent time at Shahdag resort, I would recommend choosing tRead more”
Guba, Khinalig, and the Candy Cane Mountains in one long day from Baku, with small-group stops, local lunch, and optional off-road access.
“We first passed by the Candy Cane Mountains on our way. Under the clear blue sky, the mountains were incredibly vivid, their colors popping like a stunning living painting. After that amazing view, we made a transit through Red Village and then hopped onto an offroad Read more”
Baku day trip to Pink Lake, Candy Cane Mountains, and Altiaghaj Forest, with Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the First Oil Well.
“Good experience. Cotton candy mountains was definitely the highlight of this itinerary. Some areas such as the pink lake was underwhelming. Tour guide Ali made the experience much better. Very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Day trip from Baku to Candy (pink) Mountains, Guba and Shahdag Resort, plus Laza Waterfall, with guide, comfort, and big scenery.
“I had seen Azerbaijan’s beautiful nature on YouTube, and after spending 3 days in Baku, I headed to Shahdag. The scenery there was absolutely stunning — dense forests, towering mountains, and breathtaking views. I highly recommend visiting, as it’s a place where you can truly unwind. The cable car was incredible, and my favorite experiences were the cable car ride and the roller coaster. I’d rate the zip line 8.5/10.”
Mountain day trip from Baku to Shahdag Resort, Candy Cane Mountain, Beshbarmag, and Qusar Red Town synagogue with cable car thrills.
“Yusif was amazing and so easy-going! During the trip he was explaining the history of Azerbaijan and fun facts. We had little time in Candy Canes and we hardly seen Quba except for the restaurant.”
Baku to Shahdag: Candy Cane Mountain, Beshbarmag, Quba and optional snow thrills at Shahdag. Guided, AC coach, small group.
“The trip is a long one - 12 hours because of the distance to shadag and several things to see on the way. The candy cane mountains, eating lunch at quba and winter activities at Shahdag were great fun especially the luge at Shahdag. Abid was Read more”
Day trip from Baku to Khinaliq with Candy Cane Mountain views, Guba history stops, and a warm homemade lunch in a house museum.
“can't threcommend thjs tour enough!guide of the tour, leila, was amazing! we”
Door-to-door half-day trip from Baku to Candy Cane Mountain’s pink and white stripes, with time to explore Prometheus-linked geology.
“As others have said, it’s a long drive for a short visit but I did enjoy seeing the pink and white hills and climbing one of them. The driver was very nice but not having someone who I could communicate with made it difficult for me to understand the plan. I had read one reviRead more”
Pink Tour from Baku: Beshbarmag views, Candy Cane stripes, and Masazir-Gol Pink Lake with calm sunset stops.
“Had an amazing tour with Bairam, he had a lot of information regarding the places and the related history.”
