Baku City & Mountain Break
European streets at Central Asian prices — Baku's walled old city, mud volcanoes and prehistoric rock art, plus a night in the mountains.
Baku (4N), Gabala (1N)
Overview
- Icherisheher walled old city and the Maiden Tower
- Gobustan rock carvings and the bubbling mud volcanoes
- Ateshgah Fire Temple with its Sanskrit and Punjabi inscriptions
- Flame Towers illuminated after dark from Highland Park
- Overnight in the Gabala mountains with the Tufandag cable car
- Heydar Aliyev Centre, Zaha Hadid's white landmark
European streets at Central Asian prices — Baku's walled old city, mud volcanoes and prehistoric rock art, plus a night in the mountains.
Baku City & Mountain Break runs for 5 nights and 6 days across Baku, Gabala. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Mild and clear in spring and autumn; the mountains stay comfortable even when Baku is warm.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive in Baku
Arrival transfer and check in. Evening walk along the Caspian seafront boulevard. Overnight in Baku.
- Day2
Baku city tour
The walled old city with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Heydar Aliyev Centre, Highland Park for the Flame Towers view and the Martyrs' Lane memorial. Overnight in Baku.
- Day3
Gobustan and Absheron
Morning at Gobustan for the prehistoric petroglyphs and the mud volcanoes. Afternoon on the Absheron peninsula for the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag, the burning hillside. Overnight in Baku.
- Day4
Baku to Gabala
Drive north into the Caucasus foothills, stopping at Shamakhi's Juma Mosque and the Diri Baba mausoleum. In Gabala, ride the Tufandag cable car and visit Nohur Lake. Overnight in Gabala.
- Day5
Gabala to Baku
Morning at the Gabaland park or the Seven Beauties waterfall, then return to Baku. Evening free for shopping on Nizami Street. Overnight in Baku.
- Day6
Departure
Transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for your onward flight.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 5 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Visa documentation support and file preparation by our in-house desk
- Basic overseas travel insurance for travellers up to 59 years
- Services of an experienced tour manager throughout the journey
- Indian meals arranged wherever the route allows, as detailed day-wise
- Gobustan and mud volcano tour with a 4x4 for the volcano field
- Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag entry
- Tufandag cable car ticket at Gabala
- All monument entry fees listed in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Visa fees, and any biometric or service charges levied by the consulate
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Porterage at airports and hotels
- Insurance premium loading for travellers aged 60 and above, and for pre-existing conditions
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baku | 4 | Sapphire Inn Hotel or similar | 4 Star |
| Gabala | 1 | Gabala Karvansaray or similar | 4 Star |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹62,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹59,126 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹86,802 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹51,578 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹38,998 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 30% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.