Three climbs: Shahdag (4243 m), Bazarduzu (4466 m) and Zafar (4301 m)

Baku - Khinalig village (2150 m) - camp (3100 m) - Shahdag peak (4243 m) - camp (3100 m) - camp (3250 m) - Bazardyuzyu peak (4466 m) - Zafar peak (4301 m) - camp ( 3250 m) - Khinalig village (2150 m) - Baku

The cost of the package of services - from 530 USD *

* depends on the number of participants, living conditions......
* for a group of 8 people

Included in the price:
1. Transport

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

2. Hotel 4*
3. Mountain guide (1 guide for 7 people)
4. Photos
5. Certificates to the top
6. Camp equipment (tent, mat, gas cylinder, gas burners)
7. Entrance fees to Shahdag National Park
8. Meals in the camps (3 meals 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. Flights
2. Food on climbing in the mountains
3. 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.