Private Baku, Azerbaijan
From Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes and Fire Temple Private Day Tour
About this tour
This is a full day out from Baku, travelled in your own private vehicle with a local guide. You will see the Gobustan rock carvings, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage list, and drive through the mud volcano landscape. The day also takes in the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag, the hillside where natural gas has been burning for a very long time. Your guide explains each place as you go, so you can simply enjoy the day.
There are three ways to take this tour. You can choose a private tour with transport and a guide (Option A), a private tour without tickets or meals for up to six people (Option D), or an all-inclusive private tour with tickets, the off-road ride to the mud volcanoes and a traditional Azerbaijani lunch (Option C).
Read before you go:
- [Azerbaijan Mud Volcanoes: A Visitor's Guide](https://highskytraveltourism.online/blog/azerbaijan-mud-volcanoes-visitor-guide)
- [Azerbaijan Travel Guide: Baku, Gobustan and the Fire Temple](https://highskytraveltourism.online/blog/azerbaijan-travel-guide-baku-gobustan-fire-temple)
- [Baku in 2 Days: An Itinerary for the Capital](https://highskytraveltourism.online/blog/baku-in-2-days)
- [Best Things to Do in Baku: A Guide to the Capital](https://highskytraveltourism.online/blog/best-things-to-do-in-baku)
- [Gobustan National Park: A Visitor's Guide to the Rock Art](https://highskytraveltourism.online/blog/gobustan-national-park-visitor-guide)
Highlights
- Discover the UNESCO-listed Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape and its ancient petroglyphs.
- Explore the extraordinary mud volcanoes of Azerbaijan.
- Visit the historic Bibi-Heybat Mosque.
- Discover the fascinating history of the world's first industrially drilled oil well.
- Explore Ateshgah Fire Temple and its connections with ancient fire worship.
- Witness the natural flames of Yanar Dag, Azerbaijan's famous Burning Mountain.
- Enjoy a private sightseeing experience with a dedicated local guide.
- Choose an optional package with entrance tickets, off-road transport and traditional local lunch.
Detailed itinerary
- Bibi-Heybat Mosque25 minutes
Admire its impressive architecture and learn about its historical and cultural importance.
- Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape50 minutes
Explore the Rock Art Museum and petroglyph area, with ancient carvings that show the lives, traditions and activities of early human communities.
- Mud volcanoes30 minutes
Discover bubbling mud formations, unusual geological structures and distinctive terrain. Off-road access depends on your package, weather and road conditions.
- First oil well20 minutes
Visit the historic site of the world's first industrially drilled oil well, dating back to 1846, where accessible.
- Ateshgah Fire Temple1 hour
Explore the historic courtyards, stone chambers and central fire altar, and learn about its fire-worship traditions.
- Yanar Dag, the Burning Mountain1 hour
Witness natural flames emerging from the hillside, fuelled by underground natural gas, then return to Baku with drop-off at your confirmed location.
Stop order and timing can change because of opening hours, prayer times and traffic. Your guide will tell you when it does.
Pricing and booking options
| Option | Type | Price | Group size | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tour, Transport and Guide, Up to 6 People | Private | USD 250.00 per group (1 to 6 people)Likely to sell out | 1 to 6 people | Book this option |
| All-Inclusive Private Tour with Lunch | Private | USD 299.00 per group (1 to 4 people)Likely to sell out | 1 to 4 people | Book this option |
| Private Tour, Transport and Guide Only, Up to 6 People | Private | USD 200.00 per group (1 to 6 people)Likely to sell out | 1 to 6 people | Book this option |
Azerbaijan packages are enquiry-only. Payment terms are confirmed with your quotation.
What is included
Included
- Option A (private, 1 to 6 people): private vehicle, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, visits to the main attractions in the itinerary
- Option C (private, 1 to 4 people): private vehicle, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, attraction entrance tickets, off-road mud volcano transport, traditional Azerbaijani lunch
- Option D (4 to 6 people, per person): private vehicle, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, sightseeing itinerary
Not included
- Option A: attraction entrance tickets, mud volcano off-road transport, lunch, personal expenses
- Option C: personal expenses
- Option D: attraction entrance tickets, lunch and meals, mud volcano off-road transport, personal expenses
Meeting point and pickup
How you start
Pickup: Pickup from any address in Baku.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Baku, at your hotel or another confirmed location.
Pickup and meeting details for each option are shown in the booking form before you confirm.
Before you go
Accessibility
Please contact us before booking if you need accessibility support, so we can tell you what this tour can offer.
Weather
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- The itinerary order may change depending on traffic, attraction opening hours, weather and local access conditions.
- Mud volcano access depends on road conditions, weather and local safety restrictions.
Important information
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera or smartphone
- Drinking water
- Sun protection in warmer months
- Off-road transportation is included only in Option C.
- Attraction entrance tickets are included only in Option C.
- Lunch is included only in Option C, the all-inclusive package.
- Group limits: the car takes up to 3 passengers and the SUV up to 5. Larger groups need additional transport.
- Please check your selected package carefully before completing your reservation.
- This is a private experience.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour departure for a full refund. Cancellation, amendment and refund conditions are given with your confirmation.
You accept this policy before you confirm your booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay with PayPal?
Payment is made after we confirm your request. PayPal is available on request: message us on WhatsApp or email and we will confirm whether a PayPal payment can be used for your booking. No card details are taken on this website.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup from any address in Baku.
Which languages are offered?
English.
How do I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour departure for a full refund. Cancellation, amendment and refund conditions are given with your confirmation.
Is this a private tour from Baku?
Yes. This is a private sightseeing experience with dedicated transportation and a local guide.
Are entrance tickets included?
Entrance tickets are included only in the packages that specifically state they are included. Please check your selected option before booking.
Can we visit the mud volcanoes without an off-road vehicle?
Access depends on local road conditions. A suitable off-road vehicle may be required to reach the mud volcano area. The off-road experience is included only in the relevant package.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is included in Option C, the All-Inclusive Private Tour. Other packages exclude meals unless expressly stated.
Can we visit all attractions in one day?
Yes. The itinerary is designed as a full-day sightseeing experience. The order and timing of stops may vary depending on traffic, weather and attraction operating conditions.
Where does the tour start and finish?
Pickup and drop-off are arranged within Baku at your confirmed location.
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