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Five peaks: Kharibulbul, Shahdag, Bazaryurd, Bazarduzu and Zafar

Five climbs in one tour: Kharibulbul, Shahdag, Bazaryurd, Bazarduzu and Zafar

We offer you a beautiful trekking with climbing four peaks above 4000 meters: Shahdag (4243 m), Bazaryurd (4126 m), Bazarduzu (4466 m) and Zafar (4301 m).

  • you will have an additional acclimatization ascent to the top of Haribulbul (2783 m),
  • comfortable accommodation
  • you walk light, things are transported by cars and horses
  • cultural program
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Country:
Azerbaijan
Tour type:
Expeditions and ascents
Directions:
Greater Caucasus Range
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 6 participants
Maximum height:
4466 m
Season:
June – August
Start of the program:
Baku
Finish program:
Baku
Duration:
11 days
Price:
430 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
04.06.202327.08.2023
02.06.202401.09.2024
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Day 1
We welcome our guests at Heydar Aliyev Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Excursion around the city. Overnight at the hotel in Baku.

Day 2
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave for the Guba region. The trip from Baku to Guba takes 3 hours. Having finished with the last purchases in Guba, we go to the village of Khinalig (2 hours), the height of the village of Khinalig above sea level is 2150 meters. Here we will stay in guest houses. After lunch, we will climb to the nearest small peak Kharibulbul (2783 m) to improve acclimatization. Overnight at the guest house.

Day 3
After breakfast, we drive on SUVs to the Shahdag National Park, register with the State Border Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan. An hour later, by car, we reach the foothills of Shahdag. From here we will have an hour trekking to our camp at an altitude of 3100 m. After eating, we will climb to 3500 m to improve our acclimatization. Preparation for the ascent, we spend the night in tents.

Day 4
Early rise at 04:00. We start our ascent to Shahdag Peak at 05:00. We will climb to the top in approximately 5-6 hours. Having reached the top, we take pictures and head down to our camp. Our descent to the camp will last 3-4 hours. Arriving at the camp, we have lunch and rest. We sleep in tents.

Day 5
At 10:00 in the morning we pack up the tents and go down to the cars. We drive in jeeps and go to Mount Bazarduzu. Our journey by car will take approximately 1 hour. Leaving the car, we go light to the camp at an altitude of 3250 meters, approximately 2 hours. Our things in the camp go on horseback. Our path will pass along the banks of the Yatig River. We will walk about 4 km to the camp, where we will set up tents and have lunch. We will eat and rest before climbing to the top. We sleep in tents.

Day 6
Early rise at 04:00 am. After breakfast we go to Bazaryurd Peak. Our way to this peak will take approximately 6-7 hours. We descend from the top and stay at the camp. We sleep in tents.

Day 7
Today we have an early rise again at 04:00 in the morning. We have 2 climbs today! We have breakfast and go to the top of Bazarduzu. Our way to the top will take 6-7 hours. Then we move from the peak of Bazarduzu towards the peak of Zafar. We will have 1 hour drive from Bazarduzu to Zafar Peak. Having reached the peak of Zafar, we take pictures and go down to the camp (approximately 3-4 hours). We sleep in tents.

Day 8
After breakfast, we pack up the tents and head to the cars. At an altitude of 2800 meters, we drive to the Khinalig village, where our cars are waiting for us. Then we leave for Baku. We check into a hotel for the night.

Day 9
Breakfast in the hotel. Walk around Baku. Walk through the Old City, Maiden Tower (XII century), Palace of the Shirvanshahs (XV century), Mountain Park, Free time. Overnight at the hotel

Day 10
Baku - Absheron tour
Breakfast in the hotel. Further excursion program.

  • The Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve is the place of residence of the population of the Gobustan period of the Mesolithic (XII-VIII centuries).
  • Mud volcanoes. The largest and highest mud volcano in the world is located in Azerbaijan. Mud volcano Torogai has a height of 400 meters.

Dinner

  • Temple Ateshgah (XVI-XVII)

Dinner (Free time).
Overnight at the hotel

Day 11
We are completing our journey through Azerbaijan. Getting ready for the return flight.

Attention! We have interesting excursion programs and trekking in Azerbaijan. Ask us for more information

Baku - Khinalig village (2150 m) - Kharibulbul peak (2783 m) - camp (3100 m) - Shahdag peak (4243 m) - camp (3100 m) - camp (3250 m) - Bazaryurd peak (4126 m) - camp ( 3250 m) - Bazarduzu peak (4466 m) - Zafar peak (4301 m) - camp (3250 m) -
Khinalig village (2150 m) - Baku

The cost of the package of services - from 430 USD *

* depends on the number of participants, living conditions......
* for a group of 18 people

Included in the price:

1. Transport

  • Baku International Airport - Baku City Center - Airport
  • Baku-settlement Khinalig-Baku (vito, sprinter)
  • Khinalig village – Shahdag base camp (4x4 cars)
  • Shahdag base camp - Bazarduzu (4x4 cars)
  • Bazarduzu base camp - Khinalig village (4x4 cars)

2. Mountain guide (1 guide for 7 people)
3. Photos
4. Certificates to the top
5. Camp equipment (tent, mat, gas cylinder, gas burners)
6. Entrance fees to Shahdag National Park
7. Guest house in Khinalyg (1 night)
8. Meals in Khinalyg and in camps (3 times a day)
9. Horses (Bazarduzu base camp)
10. Obtaining permissions

  • Shahdag National Park
  • State Border Service
  • Ministry of Emergency Situations

Note. Additional services can be added upon request

The price does not include:
1. Hotel
2. Flights
3. Food on climbing in the mountains
4. Special requests (single room in a guest house, etc.)

Our plans include gradual acclimatization and several ascents in a few days. This will allow you to safely climb the peaks if you are physically prepared and have no contraindications for health reasons (even without experience in the highlands). During the climb, we will not only climb Bazarduzu (4466 m), Zafar (4301 m), Shahdag (4243 m), but also visit some of the most interesting places in Azerbaijan: Gobustan National Park, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah temple and the capital of the country - Baku. Throughout the trip you will be with our team: trip leader and guide (trained in mountain rescue) who will be responsible for your safety.

Brief information about the region

Located in a gorge near the Shahdag (Shahdag) peak of the Greater Caucasus Range, the village of Khinalig is located 57 km southwest of the district center Guba. The village is located at an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level. The 5000-year-old settlement is the homeland of the Khinalyg people, who are the remnants of the ancient Caucasian Albanian tribes. The Khinalig people, who call themselves "Ketish", belong to the Shahdag group of language families with their own unique mother tongue. Currently, the main economic activity in the village is animal husbandry, but the terraced landscape on the banks of the nearby Gudial River is a testament to once widespread dryland farming practices. The Khinalig village has a huge tourism potential, especially for mountain tourism, due to its favorable location in a mountainous area. Routes leading to the highest peaks of Azerbaijan (Bazarduzu, Bazaryurd, Shahdag, Tufandag, etc.) pass through Khinalig. Around the village there are numerous waterfalls, caves and natural springs, which creates conditions for active tourism. Guest houses and other tourist facilities operating in the village have become the main source of income for the local population. Another mountain settlement, located about 9 km east of Khinalig, the village of Galakhudat is also an interesting place to visit. Galakhudat is located on the left bank of the Gudial River, southeast of the Gyzylgaya massif. The village is located just 2 kilometers from the main road Guba-Khinalyg. The name Galahudat in Persian means "ruler's fortress", and it is believed that this area was one of the main residences of the rulers of the Guba Khanate. The village is inhabited by ethnic Azerbaijanis engaged in animal husbandry. However, in recent years, local residents have shown an increased interest in tourism, offering accommodation and catering services to tourists. Eco-tour Khinalig - Galakhudat is an easy hiking trail, which is very convenient for beginners and hikers. The tourist trail passes along the old road Guba-Susai-Khyinalig. At the beginning of the trail, travelers can see the entire ancient section of the Khinalig village. Further, during the hike, a rocky landscape and subalpine meadows of the Gyzylgaya massif are visible on the left, and the Gudial River and the Greater Caucasus Range with the majestic peaks of Khinalig (3713 m) and Tufandag (Tufandag, 4191 m). Nearby, on the banks of the Gudial River, there is another settlement - the village of Bostankesh. The inhabitants of this village are also Khinalig people who moved to this area in the not so distant past.

Participants must have:

  • Backpack with a capacity of 50-70 liters
  • Waterproof/breathable pants and jackets (GORE-TEX type), warm sweaters (fleece), thermal underwear and hats
  • Waterproof mountain boots, hiking gaiters and crampons
  • Helmet, sunglasses, headlamp and spare batteries
  • Trekking poles
  • Tents (you can bring your own or use ours)
  • Sleeping mat and sleeping bag
  • Gas burner and cookware
  • Water tank
  • Hygiene products

Requirements for participants:

  • Participants must register for our tour at least 30 days in advance.
  • Permission is obtained if there are copies of the passports of participants who will participate in the tour 30 days before the start of the tour
  • Refunds for cancellations are made no later than 30 days before the date of the tour.
  • 30% of the tour cost after 15 days;
  • A week before the tour, 50% of the tour cost is withheld.
  • Fees are non-refundable if canceled up to 4 days before the tour.
  • The tour leader has the right to change the tour program due to weather conditions, social events and all kinds of negativity.
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