Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag worth booking?
Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag is a 5-hour experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, from $90 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (21)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $90 per person
Tour company provides guests with professional local guide (native English/Russian speaker) who had prestigious education and intensive background at European companies and institutions. Therefor guests will be received much information about not only Azerbaijan additionally general background about Mesopotamian geography including every neighboring states. Our company vehicles offers (free of charge) ride (by guests) in Mud Volcanoes and Qobustan which is known as ''safari''.
What you get
About this experience
Tour company provides guests with professional local guide (native English/Russian speaker) who had prestigious education and intensive background at European companies and institutions. Therefor guests will be received much information about not only Azerbaijan additionally general background about Mesopotamian geography including every neighboring states. Our company vehicles offers (free of charge) ride (by guests) in Mud Volcanoes and Qobustan which is known as ''safari''.
What's included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What you'll see and do
Mud Volcanoes
Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes of any country, spread broadly across the country. 350 of the 800 volcanoes of the world are in the Azerbaijani Republic. Local people call them “yanardagh” (burning mountain), “pilpila” (terrace), “gaynacha” (boiling water) and “bozdag” (grey mountain) alongside its geographical name – mud volcanoes. Underground and submarine mud volcanoes are also famed in Azerbaijan. There are more than 140 submarine volcanoes in the Caspian Sea. Eight islands in the Baku Archipelago are mud volcanoes by origination. The other kind of mud volcanoes are wells. Their activity can be observed among strata of various ages. According to the information, mud volcanoes initially began their activity in the territory of Azerbaijan 25 million years ago About 200 eruptions have occurred in 50 volcanoes in the territory of Azerbaijani Republic since 1810. Eruption of mud volcanoes is accompanied by strong explosions and underground rumbling. Gasses come out from the deepest layers of the earth and immediately ignite. A height of a flame over volcano reaches 1000 meters (Garasu volcano). Toragay volcano erupted 6 times from 1841 to 1950. Mud volcanoes are associated with oilfields. Rich oil and gas fields are found in the territories of mud volcanoes (Lokbatan, Garadgh, Neft Dashlari, Mishovdagh and others). In addition, lava, mud and liquid erupted by mud volcanoes are used as raw materials in chemical and construction industries and also in pharmacology.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Gobustan Rock Art
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape covers three areas of a plateau of rocky boulders rising out of the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan, with an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 rock engravings bearing testimony to 40,000 years of rock art. The site also features the remains of inhabited caves, settlements and burials, all reflecting an intensive human use by the inhabitants of the area during the wet period that followed the last Ice Age, from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. The site, which covers an area of 537 ha, is part of the larger protected Gobustan Reservation.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Yanar Dag
Yanardag – (Azerbaijani: Yanar Dağ, meaning "burning mountain") is a natural gas fire, which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, in Mahammadi village. Sometimes flames in Yanardag jet into the air 10-15 meters. The fire in the area has started since the ancient times of the history. The Yanar Dag fire is never extinguished. Around this open fireplace the atmosphere is filled with the smell of gas. The flames emanate from vents in sandstone formations and rise to a height of 10 metres.
40 minutes here · Admission included
The Baku Ateshgah, often called the "Fire Temple of Baku" is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town, a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan. Based on Persian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash" is the Persian word for fire
45 minutes here · Admission included
Many of those who happened to see the design of the Heydar Aliyev Center for the first time had hard times to believe that such a project might ever come true.In fact,even in theory ,the erection of the building of a such extraordinary design looked far from being anyhow realistic. Construction of the Center’s facility was launched in 2007 and completed on May 10, 2012, to celebrate the National Leader’s 89th anniversary. Recognized as one of the world’s masterpieces in architecture, the Heydar Aliyev Center has immediately grown into a signature architectural landmark of modern Baku. Zaha Hadid, the author of the building's design, is a worldwide recognized architect and the winner of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize. Not a single straight line was used in the Center’s design. The overall shape of the building resembles a wave-like ascension from the ground towards the sky followed by gradual descent down to the earth. This is not only a tribute to post-modern architecture, but also a portrayal of an eternal cycle.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Baku
Bus will be waiting next to Double Gates of Old Town ( Içəri Şəhər )
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Bus will be waiting next to Double Gates of Old Town ( Içəri Şəhər )
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, en, he, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Baku Sightseeing
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Irresponsible tour guide - communication issues
I have booked this for 6th of oct and got the confirmation via email two days before. So on the 6th morning i went to the meeting point mentioned here and waited until 9.30. I tried to contact the guide and he was not answering. Later they said that it was cancelled due to rain in mud volcanos and they have rescheduled this to the next day or refund. (Meeting point is also given the wrong location here. ) I requested a reschedule and checked twice with him if the next day was confirmed and they agreed to pick me up from the hotel and a guide will contact me on the time to pickup. The next day I also waited until 9.30 and no one contacted me. My whole trip is ruined and a lot of time has wasted on this. Tour operator has shared a contact number of the guide. And when i talked to him he is saying he is not responsible for the trip and intial operator, who was in poland was is responsible. Finally i was given a refund but i couldn't visit these places
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you faced. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been to miss out on the tour and to have your time affected like this. However, after carefully checking our booking records, we couldn’t find any reservation under your name for the date you mentioned. We also don’t recall any communication or cancellation from our side regarding this case. It’s possible that the booking was made with a different tour provider. We kindly ask you to double-check your confirmation email or booking reference, just to ensure it was our company you booked with. If there’s any chance we were involved, we’d be more than happy to investigate further and make things right. Again, we’re sorry this happened to you, and we hope your next visit to Azerbaijan brings a much better experience.
via Tripadvisor
Timing needs to be changed. Not 5-6 hours as advertised. Had to miss second half of the trip.
Disappointing tour. Badly organised. Under estimated in duration. Suppose to be 5-6 hour tour which I purposely booked to be back early afternoon in the city. By 3.30pm (after 8.50am start) we were only half way through. I had to cut the tour short and miss two of the sights on this tour, otherwise trip would have been 11+hours. Most of the morning was spent waiting around. When speaking to the tour guide he said other tours do finish in 6 hours, depends on the group. Our group was prompt and punctual so that was not the case at all. The time waiting for the “safari” cars was 1 hour sitting and waiting in the bus. No schedule or planning was seen. The cars to the mud volcano should come with a warning, high speed, no window, no seat belt and a very bumpy dirt track. Two stars for the comfortable bus (before the old beaten cars for the mud volcano) and the nice group of people on the tour. Needs massive on timekeeping.
via Tripadvisor
Fire mountains and mud volcanos
Fire mountain gobustan mud volcanos and absheron temple! Amazing trip. Our guide Vusala was very entertaining and informative! Comfortable drive around. Nice to know the ancient history of Azerbaijan. Unusual landscapes. Had fun with like minded fellow travellers!
via Tripadvisor
Nice day with a nice guide
The guide was amazing, thanks a lot for the nice day, organised tour company, clean car, punctual timing and very helpful team.
via Viator
Disrespectful to guests of Azerbaijan
The company cancelled my tour without telling me… on my last day in Azerbaijan! When I checked my email after waiting at the departure point for 20 minutes, there was a refund request approved sent at 7:45 that morning. I didn’t ask for a refund since I wasn’t notified. What a horrible company to not communicate this to a guest in their country. Had I known, I would have paid extra for a private tour. Now I will leave without seeing staples of Azerbaijani history and culture. Shame on this company and their ethics… I wouldn’t give them business as this could happen to you. There are other companies to give business. Forget this one!
Response from the operator: Dear guest, Unfortunately we are not operating due Covid-19 quarantine restrictions. We have tried to contact you earlier however we weren't able to connect to you. We are sorry for you bad experience.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Baku.
How much does Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag cost?
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Prices start at $90 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Baku usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Baku is not rushed.
Is Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 21 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Baku, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Baku can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Baku and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Baku within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Baku?
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On Outty we rank every Baku experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gobustan and Absheron tour, BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private), Shahdag, Quba, Candy Cane - Azerbaijan's Alpine Odyssey Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Baku?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Baku?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag?
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Included: All Fees and Taxes; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 8 listed pickup locations in and around Baku.
What languages is Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag offered in?
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It is offered in Russian, English, Hebrew and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Crazy Day Trip in Absheron, Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes, Yanardag?
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Across 21 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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