Candy mountains and Khinalig Full day tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Khizi Candy Mountains

   1 h

2. Gachrash forest is a pretty, all green, with cool air true escape from urban stress and rush. It is the favorite place of nature lovers. From here a magnificent view of the Shahdag and Bazarduzu mountains opens and looks like a stone's throw. Wide green and colourful fields are followed by the forest. Nearby you can see some small bakeries making “qutabs”, traditional Azerbaijani street food. Лес Гячраш восхитительное весь в зелени настоящее убежище от городской суеты. Излюбленное место любителей природы. Отсюда открывается великолепный вид на горы Шахдаг и Базардюзю и смотрятся как рукой подать. Вслед за лесом зеленые и яркие поля. Здесь неподалеку готовят «гутабы»,местная уличная еда.

   25 minAdmission included

3. Guba City

   40 min

4. Chenlibel Lake, nestled near the village of Chenlibel in the Shabran region of Azerbaijan, is a serene spot surrounded by lush landscapes and mountains. Known for its clear waters and peaceful ambiance, the lake is a popular getaway for nature lovers and a perfect spot for picnics, fishing, and relaxation. The area around the lake is especially vibrant in spring and autumn, offering picturesque views and a tranquil escape from city life.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 223 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Excellent Tour Experience with Mr. Eldar Bey

  I had a wonderful experience with Xhiniq Tour, and I especially want to thank our tour guide, Mr. Eldar Bey. Mr. Eldar was extremely friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire tour. He explained everything clearly, shared interesting information about the places we visited, and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying the experience. His positive attitude, patience, and excellent knowledge of Azerbaijan made the tour much more enjoyable. He was always ready to help and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Highly recommended! If you are visiting Azerbaijan, I definitely recommend booking with Xhiniq Tour and asking for Mr. Eldar Bey as your guide.

  omarf75October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5everything was excellent

  Everything was very good for example guide, driver, car, restaurant, staff. I completely recommend this company

  ivanaleksandrovich1September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Stunning Khinalig

  Such a wonderful day! The day trip was well organized, giving us enough time to explore and take pictures, our guide Mr. Aldar was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The landscapes and the views are absolutely stunning. Definitely a day trip tourists must experience. Thank you to Aldar and our driver

  julielL6436LOSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great trip to Khinaliq village with Smile tour agency. Well organized, beautiful scenery, and a very young but excellent

  I visited Khinaliq village with “Smile” tour agency and had a great experience. Everything was well organized and comfortable throughout the trip. The village itself is amazing with beautiful mountain views and a unique atmosphere. Special thanks to our tour guide, who was very young but did a great job—friendly, helpful, and professional. I would definitely recommend this tour.

  Rasim EMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 2Smile Tour gave us little to smile about

  We joined a Smile Tour recently and were disappointed by the experience. Communication was poor — at 7:50 I got a message to wait outside and van will come by 8:00 AM, but the ride didn’t arrive until after 8:40 AM and our messages went unanswered for a long time. Upon arrival, there was no guidance on where to go or which van to take. The tour guide was inattentive and seemed more focused on certain guests than the group. We were also asked to give up our seats and sit separately, which felt disrespectful. The group size exceeded the promised limit of 12 people. As a Baku resident who has taken many tours, I can say there are better, more reliable companies available. While the Khinalig village is worth visiting, I recommend choosing a different tour provider. Despite the name, Smile Tour gave us little to smile about.

  GlobeTrotting548951October 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Pink lake and Candy Mountains

  Wonderful Tour. Had a great time with the small group. Sayed, our tour guide made the tour quite enjoyable. Highly recommend. Thanks

  kiran6336October 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Baku

• Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 282 day trips we list in Baku.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 282.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Baku

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