Gobustan
About This Experience
Uncover the prehistoric heritage of Azerbaijan at the UNESCO-listed Gobustan National Park. Learn about ancient civilizations while viewing thousands of petroglyphs dating back up to 40,000 years. Afterward, experience the bizarre moon-like landscape of active mud volcanoes nearby.
What You'll Do
- Discover UNESCO World Heritage ancient rock art and petroglyphs
- Visit the modern interactive Gobustan Museum
- Experience the unique landscape of active bubbling mud volcanoes
- Enjoy comfortable round-trip hotel transfer from Baku
- Learn deep history from an expert licensed guide
What's Included
Itinerary
- Departure from Baku
Meet your guide and comfortable driver at your central Baku hotel.
- Gobustan Interactive Museum
Explore artifacts and interactive exhibits detailing ancient hunter-gatherer life.
- Gobustan Open-Air Petroglyphs Site
Walk among ancient rock formations to view prehistoric petroglyphs up close.
- Mud Volcanoes Adventure
Drive off-road to witness active bubbling mud volcanoes in a desert terrain.
- Return to Baku
Relax on the comfortable return drive back to your hotel.
Available Options
Shared Minivan Excursion
Most Popular- Duration: 7 hours
- Minivan
- Max quantity: 10
Standard Shared Group Tour
Most Popular- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Minibus
- Max quantity: 15
Private SUV Day Trip
- Duration: 8 hours
- SUV
- Max quantity: 5
Private VIP Tour
- Duration: 5 hours
- Sedan
- Max quantity: 4
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