Shahdag is a mountain resort and one of the best-known peaks in the north of Azerbaijan. You can visit it in different ways: in one day with a group, in two days with a night in the mountains, or on your own route with a waterfall and a climb. Here you can choose and order one of 4 Shahdag tours from Baku: from a one-day trip for $23 to a two-day climb with a night in a tent. We split them into group and unique tours.
Quick facts: the resort is in the mountains of the Guba and Gusar districts in the north of the country, the road from Baku takes about three hours, and prices start from $23.
Group Excursions to Shahdag
If you travel alone, as a couple or with a small company and want to save money, choose a group format. These Shahdag group tours from Baku are the cheapest way to see the mountains: you pay only for your own seat, and the program and the transport are already organized. Such group tours from Baku run on a schedule, so you need to choose the date in advance.
| Tour | Duration | Group size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Mountains and Shahdag | 11 – 12 hours | up to 19 people | $23 |
| Guba, Khinalug and Shahdag | 2 days | up to 17 people | $70 |
Candy Mountains and Shahdag
This is the cheapest way to join a group tour to Shahdag in one day. The route goes past the colored Candy Cane Mountains near Khizi and Beshbarmag mountain, and you have lunch in the Gechresh forest. Then you arrive at the Shahdag ski resort, where you have free time to walk and rest. The difference is the price and the free time at the resort: if you want, you can add a trip to Laza Waterfall for an extra fee.
Price: $23 · Order this excursion
Guba, Khinalug and Shahdag
A two-day trip with a stop in Guba, a drive up to Khinalug and a rest at the Shahdag ski resort on the second day. The difference is that you do not hurry: instead of a long road there and back in one day, you have a night to sleep and time to relax.
Price: $70 · Order this excursion
Unique Routes on Shahdag
If you want more than a visit to the resort and you like adventure, choose a unique route. These are unique tours in Azerbaijan: 4x4 cars, a mountain path, a waterfall and a climb to more than three thousand metres. They run on a flexible schedule, so we can talk about the group size and the date.
| Tour | Duration | Group size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahdag Waterfall Hike | 12 – 14 hours | up to 17 people | $273 |
| Shahdag Summit with an Overnight Stay | 2 days | up to 6 people | $725 |
Shahdag Waterfall Hike
A one-day hike up to about 3,200 metres. It is good for people with a little mountain experience who are not ready to sleep in a tent yet. The difference is that it is a real mountain walk in one day, with no overnight stay: you drive in a 4x4 to the camp at about 2,800 metres and walk the rest.
Price from $273 · Order this excursion
Shahdag Summit with an Overnight Stay
A night in a tent camp at 2,800 metres and a climb to the 4,243-metre summit at sunrise. The difference is the level: this is the hardest route on this page, and it is for people who want a real climb. Permits and national park tickets are already included.
Price from $725 · Order this excursion
How to Choose a Shahdag Tour
If you want a cheap trip for one day, choose a group format: it is the easiest way to see the resort and the mountains. If you want to rest and not hurry, the two-day trip with a stop in Guba is a good choice. Group tours in Azerbaijan like these run on a schedule, so it is better to order early in summer. If you want nature and adventure, look at the waterfall hike or the climb. For the climb you need good physical fitness.
What to Know About the Trip
The road to Shahdag goes through the foothills and becomes a mountain road in the upper part. In winter, routes may change because of snow, so it is better to check the conditions before you choose the date. Take warm clothes and comfortable shoes: it is cool at altitude even in summer.
For hikes and climbs above the resort you need permits from the border service and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It can take up to eight days to get them, so please send a copy of your passport in advance.
General Questions
How much does a Shahdag tour cost?
A one-day group trip costs from $23 per person, and the two-day tour with Khinalug costs from $70. For children aged 3–11 the one-day trip costs $17. Unique routes start from $273.
How long is the drive from Baku to Shahdag?
About three hours one way, with stops on the road.
Can I go in winter?
Yes, but routes may change in winter because of snow and weather. It is better to check the conditions before you choose the date.
Do I need to be fit?
Not for the group trips. For the waterfall hike you need average fitness, and for the climb to Shahdag you need good physical shape.
Do I need documents for the mountain routes?
Yes. For the trips above the resort we need permits, and for them we need a copy of your passport. Please send it in advance, ideally a week before the trip.
Which tour is the cheapest?
The group trip “Candy Mountains and Shahdag” for $23.