AZERBAIJAN · SHAHDAG & LAZA MOUNTAIN TRIPS
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Shahdag is Azerbaijan’s mountain resort, and Laza the waterfall village in the valley below it. In summer that means cable cars, alpine meadows and a cold swim; in winter it means snow and a very different price. These are the trips that reach both, with what the cable car costs on top, drive times, and which run year-round.
Mountain reds, Candy Cane rocks, and Shahdag coaster fun in one 12 hour north Azerbaijan day, with optional lunch and a bonus Baku night tour.
“Amazing trip to the north! Quba town was charming and Shahdagh mountains were breathtaking. The guide made everything easy and gave us a lot of history on the way. Definitely recommend this tour :)”
Day trip from Baku to Guba and Shahdag with lunch and optional Laza Waterfall, plus Five Fingers, Candy Cane mountains, Red Village.
“We had an amazing experience with Servi as our guide for Guba, Shahdag, and Laza Waterfall. She was incredibly friendly and made everyone feel comfortable right from the start. What really stood out was how she kept the whole group engaged with her stories and fun facts about the places we visited ,it really broke the ice among all the tourists and created such a lively atmosphere. She also went out of her way to take beautiful couple pictures for us, which we’ll always cherish. Overall, Servi turned the trip into not just sightseeing, but a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend her if you’re visiting Azerbaijan!Read more”
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”
From Baku, tour Quba region and Shahdag Mountain, with Five Finger Mountain views, Pink Mountains, plus optional cable cars and coasters.
“I had an amazing experience with Heritage Tours Baku! The group tour was well-organized, and our guide, Nazir, was simply outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trip enjoyable with his positive vibe. Every part of the tour was well-planned, and the overall atmosphere was fantastic. I truly enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend Heritage Tours Baku to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!”
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!”
Khizi Candy Cane Mountains and Shahdag Mountain Resort in one long day, with air-conditioned transport, top guides, and big views.
“Amazing trip…nazperi is very impormative on all places we go🥰😘😍try visit Azerbaijan specially in baku night , tufandag , in shahdag”
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”
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.”
Baku to Shahdag, Guba and Laza Waterfall with cable car rides, Five Fingers and Candy Cane rock views, plus cultural stops.
“WE GOT SCAMMED BY THIS ACTIVITY PROVIDER. They didn’t show up. DON’T BOOK!!!!!!!!!”
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”
Full-day Guba and Shahdag tour from Baku with quick cultural stops, Gachrash Forest, and 5 hours at Shahdag resort, WiFi onboard.
“Tour was good. Vahid helped to understand location history and managed tour well”
Guba and Shahdag day tour from Baku, with scenic canyon drives, colorful mountain stops, and time at Shahdag Mountain Resort.
“The guide is very friendly and cheerful. We spent many hours on the old mini van, which can be quite uncomfortable if you have car sickness as it is going up and down of a mountain, and it is stuffy and squeezy for 10 passengers and 1 driver to be in a mini van (I was sitRead more”
Private 2-day Caucasus trip from Baku to Xinaliq, Quba, Gusar, Sudur and Shahdag Resort, with Guide Niko and flexible weather timing.
“It was an amazing experience over there. Got to experience nature at its best. Views were fantastic. Even the stay at Selena was good. People were really nice and humble. Only thing I would want to add as a feedback to keep the food optRead more”
