Gobustan and Mud volcanoe GROUP TOUR

Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes tour will take you to the distant past of Azerbaijan. Here you will learn how the history was born and who were the first inhabitants in this region.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Gobustan Rock Art, Gobustan Settlement - Garadagh District 60 km South of Baku, Qobustan 1080 Azerbaijan

Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes tour usually starts at 9:30 AM with picking guests up from the meeting point (In front of Nizami metro station)

The interactive museum.
Here you can learn more about a large number of petroglyphs, natural environment of Gobustan, population, cultural development and archaeological expeditions in this area.
Thanks to touch screens and special 3D panoramas, within the walls of the museum you can see how people lived 5000-20000 years ago. In the rooms of the museum you will find a wide variety of historical exhibits dating from about IV—II millennium BC.

The Museum under the open sky.
Thereafter our guide will take you to Gobustan rocks, where you will be able to see more than 6000 rock drawings and caves with your own eyes. Petroglyphs from different eras, discovered by scientists in the 30s of the 20th century, will help you get more information about ancient people, about their worldview, customs and traditions.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mud Volcanoes, Dasgil Hill, Qobustan 3700 Azerbaijan

Mud Volcanoes.
Mud volcanoes appeared on the territory of the present Azerbaijan Republic 25 million years ago. For the present Azerbaijan ranks first in the world in the number of mud volcanoes (350 of the 800 volcanoes of the world are in the Azerbaijani Republic). The eruptions of volcanoes are used as raw material in the chemical and construction industries as well as in pharmacology. Moreover, nowadays volcanic clay and mud are used in the treatment of diseases related nervous system, skin and rheumatism.
Our guide will take you to the active mud volcanoes, that you can climb and view craters up close.

At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at the city center (Fountain Square)

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 09:30 AM
Duração: 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Nizami st., Cəfər Cabbarlı küçəsi, Bakı 1009, Azerbaijan

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Accredited tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Não Incluído

• Lunch
• Ticket fee (USD 12)

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