Just 70 km from Baku lies one of Azerbaijan’s greatest wonders — Gobustan National Park (UNESCO), home to thousands of ancient petroglyphs, mysterious caves and rare geological formations. This tour is perfect for travelers who love unique natural phenomena, archaeology, and the mysteries of ancient history. You’ll see prehistoric rock art from the Upper Paleolithic era, explore interactive museum exhibits about early humans, and learn about the sensational findings of Thor Heyerdahl, including the famous Latin inscription carved in the 1st century AD.

Your journey continues to the world’s largest concentration of mud volcanoes, where you’ll discover how they form and why over half of all mud volcanoes on Earth are in Azerbaijan.

Back in Baku, we visit the first oil well, wooden extraction mechanisms, and historic derricks linked to the WWII Soviet fuel supply. The tour finishes at the sacred Bibi-Heybat Shrine, where you can enjoy memorable views and learn its dramatic history.

A perfect mix of geology, archaeology, ancient art and Baku’s oil heritage — all in one day.

Included:

Guide services
Transportation

Not included:

Meals
Museum entrance tickets
Personal expenses

Organizational Notes

This tour takes approximately half a day, and all transfers are done in a comfortable car. Transportation and guide services are included in the price.

Before the tour, it is recommended to:

bring a camera for photographing landmarks;

wear comfortable shoes;

dress according to the weather.


And don’t forget to bring a good mood! Even if your day starts a bit off, the guide’s stories and the beautiful scenery will quickly bring your spirits up.

Starting point:

Your hotel or the nearest metro station

Transportation:

• Comfortable car/bus