Day trip to Gabala

This day trip runs from about 10 am to 6 pm and takes you from Baku to Gabala, roughly 225 kilometers and about three hours away in the northwest of Azerbaijan. The day mixes mountain scenery, a lake stop, and a historic mosque along the way, giving a broad look at the region beyond the capital.

Drive to Gabala

An English-speaking driver-guide collects you and drives out to Gabala, with hotel pickup and drop-off included for the round trip. The drive itself takes in changing scenery as the road climbs from the coast toward the foothills of the Greater Caucasus, and your guide is on hand throughout to answer questions and help with anything you need along the way.

Tufandag Mountain Resort

In Gabala, the first stop is Tufandag, a winter-summer resort complex with cable car rides available throughout the year, along with ski tracks in season, cafes, and areas set up for children. A cable car ride here is included, giving you views over the resort and surrounding hills, with additional activities such as skiing available in season for those who want to spend extra time at the resort.

Nohur Lake

From Tufandag, the tour continues to Nohur Lake, a reservoir near Gabala city set among forested hills. It is a quiet spot to walk along the shore and take in the mountain views before continuing the day's route.

Juma Mosque of Shamakhi

On the way back toward Baku, the tour stops at the Juma Mosque of Shamakhi, among the oldest mosques in the Caucasus. It is a brief but worthwhile stop for a look at the region's religious history before the drive home.

The day suits travelers who want a break from Baku and a look at the mountains and countryside of northwest Azerbaijan. Rayna's local team handles the pickup, the driver-guide, and support throughout the day, so questions or changes can be sorted out directly with them rather than through a distant call center.

• Visit Tufandag Mountain Resort, with cable car rides available throughout the year.
• See the Seven Beauties Waterfalls in the Vendam settlement near Gabala.
• Stop at Nohur Lake, a scenic reservoir near Gabala city surrounded by forested hills.
• Visit the historic Juma Mosque of Shamakhi, among the oldest mosques in the Caucasus.
• A full day combining mountain scenery, a lake stop, and historic sites on the route to Gabala.
• Travel with an English-speaking driver-guide and roundtrip hotel transfer included.

1. Download the soft copy of your voucher from the dashboard.
2. Carry it on your phone, or print it out.
3. Have it verified by the driver at pickup time.

• Carry a valid ID or passport with you during the transfer for identification purposes.
• Be ready in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
• Provide accurate hotel address details at the time of booking to ensure smooth pickup.
• Failing to be ready at the designated time will be treated as a no-show, with no rescheduling or refund.
• Timings may vary depending on traffic and other factors.
• Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the tour.