Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Baku
You'll arrive in Baku and get transferred from the airport to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to relax or wander around the city. In the evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant where you can try some Azerbaijani cuisine before getting some rest.
- Start point
- Baku, Azerbaijan (At your hotel, 09:00 - 09:30)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Explore Baku during free time after check-in
- Day 2
Baku to Daligaya
Starting at 9 AM, you'll head out from Baku toward Xanagah village at 870m elevation. After a tea break there, you'll hike 3km to Girdah village at 1200m, arriving around 2 PM for lunch. From there, the trek continues for 7km through Zixir village, ending at Daligaya village at 1740m where you'll have dinner and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Girdah village), Dinner (Dinner in Daligaya village)
Included Activities
- Hike from Xanagah village to Girdah village (3 km)
- Trek from Zixir village to Daligaya village (3 km)
Optional Activities
- Explore Xanagah village
Landmarks/POIs Xanagah village Girdah village Zixir village Daligaya village 
- Day 3
Daligaya to Zeyid
Breakfast happens at 7 AM, and then you're hiking by 8 AM. The 8km trek takes you to Budug village at 1750m altitude. You'll stop for lunch at 2 PM, then trek another 4km to Zeyid village at 2100m. Dinner and your overnight stay are in Zeyid.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in homestay), Lunch (Lunch in Budug village), Dinner (Dinner in Zeyid village)
Included Activities
- Hike from Daligaya to Budug village (8 km)
- Trek from Budug to Zeyid village (4 km)
Landmarks/POIs Budug village Zeyid village - Day 4
Zeyid to Haput
You'll get breakfast early at 7 AM and start trekking at 8 AM. The 13km hike gets you to Haput village at 1925m by around 5 PM. Lunch happens at 1 PM at a mountain pasture along the way. Dinner and overnight accommodations are in Haput.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in homestay), Lunch (Lunch at the pasture), Dinner (Dinner in Haput village)
Included Activities
- Trek from Zeyid to Haput village (13 km)
Landmarks/POIs Haput village - Day 5
Haput to Khinalig
After breakfast at 8 AM, you'll depart at 9 AM for Khinalig at 2200m elevation. Part of the 15km journey involves 3km by vehicle, and you'll arrive around 2 PM for lunch. The afternoon is free for resting, with dinner around 8 or 9 PM before an early night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in homestay), Lunch (Lunch in Khinalig village), Dinner (Dinner in Khinalig village)
Included Activities
- Travel to Khinalig village (15 km total, 3 km by vehicle)
Landmarks/POIs Khinalig - Day 6
Shahdag Summit
This is an early start, with breakfast at 3 AM and departure at 4 AM heading to Shahyaylag. You'll arrive at 6 AM to begin hiking toward Shahdag summit at 4243m, which you'll reach by around noon or 1 PM. A packed lunch from Khinalig is eaten at the summit, then you descend back to the village by 6 PM for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast before 3 AM departure), Lunch (Take-away packed lunch from Khinalig), Dinner (Dinner in Khinalig village)
Included Activities
- Hike from Shahyaylag to Shahdag summit (4243m)
- Ascent from 3000m to summit
Landmarks/POIs Shahyaylag Shahdag summit 
- Day 7
Khinalig to Galakhudat
You'll sleep in a bit, having breakfast at 10 AM. The morning is free to walk around Khinalig village and check out places like Ateshgah or a nearby waterfall on your own schedule. Lunch happens at 2 PM in the village, and then you trek 9km to Galakhudat village at 2150m for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in homestay), Lunch (Lunch in Khinalig village), Dinner (Dinner in Galakhudat village)
Included Activities
- Trek from Khinalig to Galakhudat village (9 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Ateshgah in Khinalig village
- Visit local waterfall near Khinalig village
- Walk around Khinalig village
Landmarks/POIs Ateshgah Khinalig village waterfall Galakhudat village - Day 8
Galakhudat to Baku
After breakfast at 8 AM, you'll get ready and leave for Baku by vehicle at 10 AM. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, lunch is at a restaurant in the city. The afternoon lets you see Baku's sights like the Flame Towers and the historic Inner City before dinner in town and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in homestay), Lunch (Lunch in a Baku restaurant), Dinner (Dinner in Baku)
Included Activities
- Baku city tour including Flame Towers and historic Inner City
Landmarks/POIs Flame Towers Baku Inner City - Day 9
Departure from Baku
Have a relaxed breakfast and then pack up your things for departure from Azerbaijan. You'll leave with memories of mountain trekking and the friendly welcome you received throughout your time here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
