Lankaran is in the south of Azerbaijan, near the border with Iran. Tea grows here, the Talysh Mountains are green, and the local food is very tasty. You can see it in different ways: in one day with a group, by off-road car to mountain waterfalls, on a private trip to the Sim waterfall and Lake Khanbulan, or in two days with a night in a hotel and a visit to Lerik. Here you can choose Lankaran tours from Baku for your budget and order a Lankaran excursion from $41 for a one-day trip, up to a two-day route. We collected 4 options and divided them into group and unique tours.
Good to know first: the drive from Baku to Lankaran takes three to four hours, all tours go with a Russian-speaking guide, and prices start from $41.
Group excursions to Lankaran
If you travel alone, as a couple or with a small company and want to save money, choose a group tour. These are the most affordable Lankaran group tours from Baku: you pay only for your own seat, and the transport and program are already organized. Group tours from Baku run on a schedule, so you need to choose the date in advance.
| Tour | Duration | Group size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Azerbaijan: Lankaran, Lerik and the Talysh Mountains | 13–14 hours | $41 | |
| Talysh Mountains and Three Waterfalls by Off-Road Car | 13–14 hours | up to 17 people | $87 |
Southern Azerbaijan: Lankaran, Lerik and the Talysh Mountains
This is the fullest look at the south in one day: the samovar monument and a walk in Lankaran, tea plantations, Lake Khanbulan with a tea break, the Museum of Centenarians in Lerik, the Buzeir Caves, the “Youth” and “Girl” waterfalls, and a lunch with Talysh food. The difference is that cities, mountains and the taste of the region are all in one trip, and you do not need any physical training. Breakfast, lunch and the museum ticket are paid separately.
Price: $41 · Order this excursion
Talysh Mountains and Three Waterfalls by Off-Road Car
You change to “Niva” off-road cars and drive on mountain roads to the Sarin Bulag and Bibi-Yani waterfalls, and then to the Galabin waterfall, where you have a picnic and can swim. The difference is that this is a trip through the wild places of Talysh, not through cities and sights. There are no climbs, only a short walk to one waterfall, so the tour is good for children and older people. Breakfast and the picnic are paid separately.
Price: $87 · Order this excursion
Unique routes in the south of Azerbaijan
If you want your own pace and your own company instead of a big group, choose a unique route. These are unique tours in Azerbaijan: a private trip with a guide, a waterfall in a mountain village, and a two-day route with a night in a hotel. They run on an individual schedule, so you can discuss the date and the route in advance.
| Tour | Duration | Group size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astara and Lankaran: Sim Waterfall and Lake Khanbulan | 12–13 hours | up to 17 people | $256 |
| 2-Day Tour to Lankaran, Astara and Lerik | 2 days | up to 17 people | $465 |
Astara and Lankaran: Sim Waterfall and Lake Khanbulan
This is a private one-day trip: the Yanar Bulak spring, where a small gas flame burns on the water, an off-road drive to the mountain village of Sim, a walk to the waterfall, and Lake Khanbulan in the national park, where you can have shashlik for lunch and drink Lankaran tea. The difference is that you travel only with your own people and decide how long to stay at each stop. Breakfast, lunch and the off-road car to Sim (about $47 per car, up to three people) are paid separately.
Price from $256 · Order this excursion
2-Day Tour to Lankaran, Astara and Lerik
On the first day you see Lankaran: the samovar monument, the seafront, the Lankaran Khan’s Palace, tea plantations and Lake Khanbulan, and then you spend the night in a hotel. On the second day you go to Astara, to Yanar Bulak, and then up to Lerik in the Talysh Mountains: the “Youth” and “Girl” waterfalls, the Museum of Centenarians, the Buzeir Caves and a viewpoint. The difference is that three areas are joined in one relaxed route, and you can change the program when you order. Accommodation, meals and the museum ticket are paid separately, and we can book the hotel on request.
Price from $465 · Order this excursion
How to choose a Lankaran tour
If you need a cheap one-day trip and want to see as much as possible, choose the group tour “Lankaran and Lerik”. If you like nature, off-road cars and swimming near a waterfall, the tour to the Talysh Mountains is a good choice. If you travel with your own company and want a calm pace, look at the private trip to Sim and Khanbulan, and when you want to see the south without hurry, choose the two-day route with Lerik. Group tours in Azerbaijan are better to order in advance, especially in spring and summer.
What to Know About the Trip
The road to Lankaran goes south along the highway and takes three to four hours one way, so the one-day tours start early and last the whole day. You stop for breakfast on the way. There are toilets at the stops, but in the mountains they are village toilets. Take comfortable shoes with non-slip soles, a light jacket and a hat, because the stones near the waterfalls can be wet and it is cooler in the mountains.
Breakfast (about $5), lunch (about $12), the ticket to the Museum of Centenarians (about $6) and the picnic at the waterfalls (about $9) are paid separately. Take some cash: in Lankaran it is easy to buy local tea, honey and spices. The mobile signal can disappear in the mountains, and after heavy rain the mountain roads can be unsafe, so the trip can be moved to another date.
General Questions
How much does a Lankaran excursion cost?
The group trip “Lankaran and Lerik” costs from $41 per person, and the Talysh Mountains tour with three waterfalls costs $87. The private trip costs from $256, and the two-day route from $465.
How long is the drive from Baku to Lankaran?
Three to four hours one way, with a stop for breakfast.
What is paid separately?
Breakfast, lunch or the picnic, the ticket to the Museum of Centenarians, the off-road car to the village of Sim on the private trip, and personal expenses. In the two-day tour, accommodation is also paid separately. The details are on the page of each tour.
Are the trips suitable for children and older people?
Yes. In all tours the physical load is low and the walks are slow. If you have health limits, please tell us when you order.
When is the best time to go to Lankaran?
In spring and autumn, when the waterfalls are full and nature is the brightest. Group tours also run in summer, and the two-day route is available all year.
Can I swim?
Yes, at the Galabin waterfall in the Talysh Mountains tour. Take a towel, swimwear and a change of clothes.
Which excursion is the cheapest?
The group trip “Lankaran and Lerik in One Day” for $41.