A private car to the Absheron peninsula — Qala, Mardakan and the villages north-east of Baku. It is a short run, around 35 km and 40 minutes, on good roads the whole way.

Most people take this transfer to reach the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag, the hillside that has been burning for centuries. Both sit close together, so it is worth adding waiting time and keeping the same driver rather than booking two separate journeys.

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Prices are per vehicle for the whole journey, not per passenger. A round trip and driver waiting time can be added on the booking form.

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What's included

  • Private vehicle for your group only
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Fixed price confirmed before you travel

Frequently asked questions

Can the driver wait while I visit the sites?
Yes. Add waiting hours on the booking form and the driver stays with you between stops. For Ateshgah and Yanardag together, most visitors find two to three hours comfortable.
Is this the same as your Absheron tour?
No. A transfer is the car and the driver — no guide and no entrance tickets. If you want the history explained as you go, our <a href="/tours/gobustan-mud-volcanoes-ateshgah-yanardag-tour/">Gobustan, Ateshgah and Yanardag tour</a> covers the same ground with a guide.
Can I be dropped at one site and picked up later?
That is possible, but in practice paying for waiting time usually costs less than two separate transfers, and you keep your luggage and the same driver. Tell us the plan and we will price both ways.
Are the beaches on this route?
The northern Absheron beaches are on the same peninsula and easy to add. Give us the specific beach or resort name and we will quote the journey properly rather than guessing at the distance.

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