Yanar Dag Attractions & Things to do

During this special Full day Gobustan and Absheron side tour all the museum and entrance fees, also lunch at the restaurant will be included. This 5hour tour to Gobustan is specially designed for tourists and visitors who are interested in the Stone Age period of humanity, Unesco’s World Heritage and history, also tourists will have a chance to see a group of mud volcanoes. Over a thousand mud volcanoes are known to exist in the world and some 400 of those are in the coastal area of Azerbaijan. After having lunch at the Traditional Restaurant tour will continue to Absheron Peninsula including Burning Mountain, Fire Temple

 Highlights
• Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Gobustan
• See one of the oldest mosques of Baku – Bibi Heybet Mosque
• Witness eruptions of mud volcanoes
• Visit Atesgah and Yanar dag State historical and cultural Natural Reservation to see the symbol of Azerbaijan (Land of Fire)
• Visit the world's first industrialized oil well in Baku
Duration: 7 hours.

If you are travelling to Baku for a short period, then this is the best activity to join, as we will explore the most popular places of Baku within 8 hours.

4 reasons why You should NOT do it by yourself?
- The sights in this activity are not in the walking distances
- It is not possible to reach to all sights by public buses
- Uber or other taxi services would definitely cost You triple charge.
- Mud volcanoes & Gobustan are in one side of Baku, and Fire Temple & Burning mountain are in another part of Baku. So, You would need a very good time scheduling to visit all these sights before they are closed.

Tour Program:
- We meet You in your hotel
- Tour will start from Double Gates of Baku Old City, at 10:00
- Mud Volcanoes
- Gobustan National Park
- Lunch break before Ateshgah fire temple
- Ateshgah Fire Temple
- Yanar Dag burning mountain
- Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: photo-stop, we will not enter the sight.
- Drive back to Double Gates. Drop-off to hotel.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Personalized Exploration: Immerse yourself in the magic of small-group travel, ensuring a tailored and engaging experience at every captivating site.

Comfortable Travel: Cruise in comfort with our cozy vehicles, offering a seamless journey from one enchanting destination to another.

Informative and Fun: Our tours go beyond facts, infusing each stop with fascinating stories and anecdotes, creating an engaging and enjoyable exploration.

Diverse Wonders: From the unearthly landscapes of mud volcanoes to the ancient tales etched in rock art, our tour presents a rich tapestry of Azerbaijan's natural and cultural treasures.

Entrance Tickets Included: Relax and enjoy—entrance tickets are on us, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable adventure from start to finish.

Choose our Gobustan Absheron Group Tour for a day filled with discovery, comfort, and memorable moments that linger long after the journey ends!
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

In a short time you will see 6 main sights around Baku, with guides who will not only tell you the story but will be your friend all the way to the end point, help you with any questions and tell you everything you need to know!
Duration: 9 hours.

Four Absheron Treasures Tour will help you look at history of Azerbaijan in a different way. Take a look at the rock paintings of primitive people, learn in detail about the useful properties of mud volcanoes, get more information about the connection of this region with fire and Zoroastrianism together with our accredited guides.
Duration: 9 hours.

By purchasing this tour you get night tour of Baku for free!
The tour brings together all the most famous sights of Azerbaijan. This is a kind of city tour and a journey through time from the primitive caves of the stone period to the perfection of modern architecture - the Heydar Aliyev Center, which was recognized as the most beautiful building in the world in 2014.

Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Our tours are not only informative, but also interesting: our guides will do their best to turn the tour into a show rather than a lesson - you are not at school, you are on rest - so let us improve it!
Duration: 9 hours.

During this special trip-Gobustan and Absheron side tour all the museum and entrance fees are included. You will enjoy visiting UNESCO-listed rock carvings and mud volcanoes in the Gobustan region, discover Mud volcanoes that are one of the many wonders of mother nature, and spend time at the “Fire mountain” and the Ateshgah Fire Temple. After visiting the Gobustan part we will stop by the open buffet restaurant for a lunch break.
Duration: 8 hours.

With Private Fire Temple and Fire Mountain Tour you will find out why actually Azerbaijan is called land of fire with visiting 17th century fire temple and hill that literally burning 4 millenniums.
For centuries, fire-worshipers from faraway countries, and even priests from India have searched for the fire and found it in Absheron and built their main temple here - Surakhani Atashgah.
The burning of the foot of the mountain (Yanardagh) for a long time is the main nuance that attracts attention. The most interesting thing is that the wind, rain and snow have not been able to extinguish this fire for 4,000 years.

Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Gobustan and Absheron tour is starting from pick up guest from accommodation.Throughout Gobustan and Absheron special trip all the museum and entrance fees, also lunch at restaurant will be included. This 8 hour tour to Gobustan is especially designed for guests who are interested in Stone Age period of humanity, UNESCO’s World Heritage and history, also visitors will have chance to see a group of Mud Volcanoes and Witness eruptions of mud volcanoes.Following that, our guests will have a lunch include the set of national dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine.After having lunch at Traditional Restaurant tour will continue to Absheron Peninsula including Burning Mountain, Fire Temple State historical and cultural Natural Reservation to see the symbol of Azerbaijan (Land of Fire).Then a visit to the worlds first industrialized oil well in Baku and on the way tourists can see one of the oldest mosques of Baku – Bibi Heybet Mosque.
Duration: 8 hours.

An opportunity to see up to 20.000 years old unique rock carvings, mud volcanos full of minerals from depths of earth, Zoroastrian temple that built 17-18 centuries and eternal fire never extinguish flaming over 10.000 years


Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Gobustan National Museum and Open Air Rock Art Museum - It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments. Mud Vulcanos - Nearby to Gobustan we will travel to see Mud Vulcanos. The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple - is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”. Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) - Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire"). Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.
Duration: 7 hours.

Learn about Zoroastrians in Azerbaijan who lived here for around 300 years. Visit the site that was revered by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. Admire the pentagonal complex with an altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers.
Travel to one of the most famous and popular tourist places in Azerbaijan, Yanardag and see a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Discover the natural wonder of the state-protected conservation area of the mountain Yanar Dag.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Gobustan National Museum and Open Air Rock Art Museum - It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments.

Mud Vulcanos - Nearby to Gobustan we will travel to see Mud Vulcanos.

As the road to Mud Vulcano is so bad, we will change our car to Soviet cars with brand name Lada. It will be another Safari adventure for you. 😉

The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple - is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”.

Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) - Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire").
Duration: 7 hours.

Get an up-close peek at Azerbaijan’s iconic mud volcanoes—plus other natural and historic attractions—on this full-day excursion. Other highlights include ancient rock art at the open-air Gobustan museum, a visit to a Zoroastrian fire temple and burning mountain.
Duration: 8 hours.

If you want to get an unique expirience and see beautiful places just book us!
Best price and quality guaranteed
Duration: 5 to 7 hours.

• Must-see places of Baku in just 5 hours
• The castle-like Hindu, Sikh and Zoroastrian place of worship
• See one of only a few burning mountains in the world
• Discover the symbol of modern Baku: Heydar Aliyev Center
• Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your Baku hotel
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Begin your tour with a pickup from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement to explore ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. Next, visit the Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan for 45 minutes to learn why Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes in the world. Then, spend 15 minutes at the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a key Islamic monument. Continue to the site of the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well from 1846. Stop at Ateshgah Fire Temple for an hour to admire the eternal flame. Proceed to Yanardag Reserve and the village of Mammadli for 45 minutes of guided exploration. Conclude with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center before returning to your hotel.
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover Azerbaijan's most iconic highlights in a single day with our comprehensive tour from Baku. Begin your journey at the mystical Ateshgah Fire Temple, where eternal flames have burned for centuries, offering a glimpse into the region's ancient Zoroastrian heritage.
Next, visit the Yanardag Reserve, famously known as the "Burning Mountain," where natural gas flames flicker mysteriously along the hillside. This rare phenomenon has captivated visitors for generations.
Continue your adventure to the Gobustan National Park, home to the Gobustan Museum and its remarkable collection of ancient rock carvings, petroglyphs, and archaeological wonders. Here, you'll step back in time and explore the fascinating history and culture of the region.


Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

Four Absheron Treasures Tour will help you look at history of Azerbaijan in a different way. Take a look at the rock paintings of primitive people, learn in detail about the useful properties of mud volcanoes, get more information about the connection of this region with fire and Zoroastrianism together with our accredited guides.
Duration: 9 hours.

This tour is designed for the guests who have less time to explore the country. It covers 3 private tours to vary destinations of the country which lets you to discover the country from different sides. With just a few days to spend in Baku, this tour will ensure you maximise your time and take in as many of Azerbaijan’s highlights as possible. Discover the UNESCO-listed Old Town and contemporary landmarks of Baku, admire the ancient rock art of Gobustan National Park, see natural wonders including the Burning Mountain and the Mud Volcanoes, and visit the Fire Temple of Baku and visit the green and mountainous areas of Gabala City.


Duration: 3 days.

Mystic Ateshgah and Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) 3-hour tour combines the full-day exploration of two ancient and historical places. These two attractions of Baku have been tied by culture and history for centuries. With your local guide, you will learn about history and further interesting facts and legends related to Ateshgah and Yanar Dag. Ateshgah, the fire temple of Indian fire-worshipers, is one of the most interesting and peculiar historical monuments located near Baku.
Duration: 3 hours.

This tour is a unique blend of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty, making it an extraordinary and enriching experience for visitors.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

At this tour you will be enjoyed the most beautiful sights of Azerbaijan and Georgia. We will start from Baku, will continue with Shamakhi, Lahic, Qabala, Sheki, Zaqatala in Azerbaijan and will pass the border to the Georgia. In Georgia we will visit Sighnaghi the city of love and Tbilisi.
The tour will start in Azerbaijan and will finish in Georgia. Please get your flight tickets accordingly.
You will be provided with accommodation, private car, guide&driver, entrance fees. We are also welcome to customize the tour according to your needs.
Duration: 9 days.

If you are visiting Azerbaijan for a short time, then this excursion is just for you. You will get information about the ancient people who lived in this territory, the world's first mono-ethnic religion Zoroastrianism, and find the answer to the question why Azerbaijan was called the land of fire. You will explore Gobustan museum, ancient petroglyphs and mud volcanoes in a tour with a local guide. Gobustan National Park is one of Azerbaijan’s most popular sights attracting thousands of tourists annually. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. During the tour you will be guided by a local and professional tour guide. You will learn about the history of ancient humans and petroglyphs found in this area and also get useful information to make your stay in Baku much more interesting and full of memorable activities.
Duration: 9 hours.

Baku Layover Tour encompasses the major sightseeing points of Baku. Your local English speaking tour guide will present you the history, facts and legends of the ancient city, while walking and driving through the attractions you’ll visit. The tour length is 10 hours and it’s the best guided tour if you want to see major attractions of capital of Azerbaijan in one day. Especially recommended for travelers who are in Baku for a layover or stopover.
Duration: 10 hours.

This trip helps you to uncover the secrets of the Gobustan National Park and be acquainted with the amazing mud volcanoes as well as covers visit to monuments of universal value in Absheron Peninsula including Fire Mountain and Fire Temple- the place of worship for Zoroastrians.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

Discover Absheron Peninsula & Gobustan with our professional guide & driver.
Gobustan Rock Arts designed for visitors interested in the Stone Age period as well as the ancient history of this region.
Walk around the castle-like temple, which has served as a place of worship for multiple religions. Learn about its history, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. On the way back to Baku a short stopover at Bibi Heybat Mosque.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes and Absheron tour is a one day trip and covers the major museums and historical places of the city. Below the places you will visit during the tour:
- Gobustan national museum & Gobustan Art Rock
- Mud volcanoes
- Fire temple
- Burning mountain
- The world's first industrially drilled oil Well
- Bibiheybat mosque
- Heydar Aliyev cultural center
Duration: 7 hours.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Azerbaijan with our top-rated Gobustan Absheron tour. Perfect for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and adventure seekers alike, this comprehensive tour offers a unique blend of ancient heritage, natural wonders, and cultural landmarks. Rated as one of the best experiences on Tripadvisor, this tour promises to leave you with lasting memories of Azerbaijan’s rich history and stunning landscapes.
Duration: 5 to 7 hours.

Our tour covers must-see attractions like Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan National Park, Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardagh Burning Mountain in Absheron Peninsula.
With these features, our Day Trip tour guarantees an unforgettable and enriching experience.
Duration: 8 hours.

Full-Day Gobustan and Absheron tour is a one day trip and covers the major museums and historical places of the city. This 8 hours tour to Gobustan is specially designed for tourists and visitors who are interested in the Stone Age period of humanity, Unesco’s World Heritage and history, also tourists will have a chance to see a group of mud volcanoes. Over a thousand mud volcanoes are known to exist in the world and some 400 of those are in coastal are in Azerbaijan. After having lunch at Traditional Restaurant tour will continue to Absheron Peninsula including Burning Mountain, Fire Temple. Below the places you will visit during the tour:
- Gobustan national museum & Gobustan Art Rock
- Mud volcanoes
- Fire temple
- Burning mountain
- Bibiheybat mosque
- Heydar Aliyev cultural center
Duration: 9 hours.

Gobustan-Absheron tour is starting from pick up guest from accomodation place. The first stop of the tour will be Qobustan National Park.

After 2 museums in Qobustan Reserve you will go to the Mud Wolcanoes (in good weather conditions) with special taxi (taxi fee is included to the tour)

After Gobustan tour our guests will have lunch in the restaurant. It is not included to the tour. Price is 12 manat per person.

Lunch is the set of national dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine.

The lunch will be followed by our visit to Ateshgah which is also called the Temple of Fire (ancient temple of the Zoroastrians). Moreover, by visiting the temple you will see the famous guest house, where the “father of the three musketeers” Alexander Duma stayed.

After temple you will visit famous Yanardag – Burning mountain.
Duration: 9 to 11 hours.

Discover the wonders of Azerbaijan on a tour featuring the Qobustan rock art museum, Mud Volcanoes, Fire Mountain, and the ancient Fire Temple. Dive into the ancient art, experience the surreal landscapes, marvel at the natural fire phenomenon, and explore the historic temple. Book now for an unforgettable journey of cultural and natural wonders!
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes.

This trip helps you to uncover the secrets of the Gobustan National Park and be acquainted with the amazing mud volcanoes as well as covers visit to monuments of universal value in Absheron Peninsula including Fire Mountain and Fire Temple- the place of worship for Zoroastrians.
Duration: 8 hours.

Welcome to the Pearl of the Caucasus, a land where eastern colours combine magnificently with western progress. Experience the country of unique nature, unmatched culture, centuries of history with its customs and traditions and fine cuisine. Here You will find the real Caucasian hospitality and friendliness.

This tour is an ideal introduction to Baku for travelers who have limited time in Baku. All must-see places are included to the program with entrance fees. Catering during the tours are also included to the price. You just need to book your hotel, and we will take care of the rest:
- Transfer from/to Airport
- Tours & Admission fees
- 2 Lunches & 1 Dinner
Duration: 3 days.

With Ateshgah & Yanardag Tour, you will explore ancient historical and architectural monuments in Absheron Peninsula. Discover this land of culture, history and heritage.If you don’t know what to do on your visit to our country, check out the program itinerary and learn tour details.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

During group tour you can find new friends all over the world and you can enjoy your trip. It's half day tour and during this time you can get enough information about Azerbaijan culture and history
Duration: 9 hours.

This kind of unique tour you never wll find anywher. First because you entering to ancient period place in Qobustan and understanding that before our time was other time where also was living people, they work on something and also was beleive in something. In Ateshgah you will know that beleiving of people can be so different and so beatifull. In burning mountain you will get potential of Azerbaijan Oil & Gas
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

These three Caucasus nations couldn’t be more different, but they share a common desire to show guests warm hospitality which makes them a wonderful choice for a holiday.

This 16-day tour will show you the highlights of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. You’ll enjoy visits to UNESCO-listed monasteries, unique subterranean cave systems, wineries and of course, a rural landscape that’s as diverse as it is beautiful. The three capitals also have a different flavour, but all are compelling in their history and rich heritage.
Duration: 16 days.

We will take you to the historical places of our country in comfortable cars with professional guides.
Duration: 7 hours.

Ateshgah

Ateshgah is fire temple built by ancient Zoroastrians in Absheron peninsula. Being the oldest fire temple in Azerbaijan, it still attracts many visitors, especially from Iran, India and other Middle East countries. The temple consists of walls, various rooms, fire spots and other historical monuments. Visitor together with guide walks through these rooms and gets information about the place, history, traditions of worshipers and etc.

Yanardagh

Guests will be taken to Yanardagh, located in Digah village. This is a spot of naturally burning gas, which comes out of ground. The fire here started many centuries ago and still burning. Although the size of the fire decreased over large exploration of gas resources in Absheron, the place is still very interesting and authentic. Here guests can see this natural event and also have a short break on nearby cafe with the view to fire.


Duration: 2 hours.

Spend fascinating days discovering the wonders of Baku!
Embarking daily from your hotel in Baku, this 4-day tour takes you to the best places that the city has to offer. Experience the capital’s diversity and learn about local history and culture through must-do excursions to popular attractions and museums. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to taste Azerbaijan’s traditional cuisine and its rich variety.
Duration: 4 days.

Baku’s medieval core is a UNESCO-protected site surrounded by 12th-century walls, brimming with history and Eastern architecture. Here you’ll find the Maiden Tower, Baku’s most mysterious site – no one knows for certain what it was originally built for! Meanwhile, occupying the highest spot in the citadel, the Shirvanshahs’ Palace was the 15th-century residence of Azerbaijan’s medieval rulers. Beyond its main attractions, the ‘Inner City,’ as it’s called by the locals, is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways home to some of Baku’s oldest residents, as well as artists’ workshops, souvenir stalls and traditional restaurants serving classic Azerbaijani dishes.
Duration: 10 hours.

This is an all-included tour you will pay once and after you will not be charged throughout the tour. This tour offers a unique combination of ancient rock art, historical landmarks, natural beauty, and cultural insights. It provides a comprehensive overview of the region's history, culture, and scenic landscapes, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience for visitors.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.