Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes & Fire Tours
Explore the otherworldly Land of Fire: Gobustan’s ancient rock petroglyphs and surreal bubbling mud volcanoes, the eternal flames of the Ateshgah fire temple, and the hillside that burns forever at Yanar Dag. This signature Baku day tour reveals the natural fires and prehistoric heritage that give Azerbaijan its name.
8 passeios · prices per person, book with partner
Gobustan & Fire in Baku — FAQ
What is Gobustan?
Gobustan is a national park near Baku with thousands of prehistoric rock carvings (petroglyphs) and a landscape of bubbling mud volcanoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is Yanar Dag?
Yanar Dag (“Burning Mountain”) is a hillside near Baku where natural gas seeps keep a wall of flames burning continuously, day and night.
What is the Ateshgah fire temple?
Ateshgah is a historic fire temple near Baku, once a place of worship fuelled by natural gas flames, reflecting Azerbaijan’s “Land of Fire” heritage.