6 days in Gusar Itinerary

Azerbaijan's "northern gates" promise breathtaking Caucasus Mountain scenery, home to some of the country’s highest peaks, a classy ski resort, traditional rustic villages, and tasty Lezgi cuisine.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Shahdag Mountain Resort. Change things up with these side-trips from Gusar: Laza Waterfalls (in Laza), Khinalig Village (in Khinalig) and Guba (Tengya Alty Gorge & Afurja Waterfall). Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Candy Cane Mountains, see the interesting displays at Mikayil Mushfig House Museum, play a few rounds at The National Azerbaijan Golf Club, and step into the grandiose world of Chirag Gala Fortress.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Gusar trip maker.

If you are flying in from Kuwait, the closest major aiports are Gabala International Airport, Zaqatala International Airport and Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In January, daytime highs in Gusar are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C.