Why you should book your campervan for Azerbaijan online

Azerbaijan is a true adventurer's playground, and booking your campervan online through a platform like Campcruisers is the smartest way to prepare for your expedition. Our site allows you to easily compare vehicles, prices, and features from professional rental partners. This is crucial for a unique destination like Azerbaijan, ensuring you have a reliable and suitable vehicle for your journey, whether you need a rugged van for mountain roads or a comfortable motorhome for coastal drives.

Securing your vehicle in advance means you can hit the ground running upon arrival. With your own camper, you’re not tied to hotel bookings or public transport schedules. You have the freedom to chase the best weather, linger longer at a stunning viewpoint, or take a spontaneous detour to a remote mountain village. This is the ultimate way to experience the country's incredible diversity on your own terms.

The Best Campervan Tours in Azerbaijan: Our Route Ideas

Your camper is your ticket to an unforgettable journey through Azerbaijan's diverse landscapes. Here are three route ideas from the Campcruisers team to inspire your adventure.

🚐 Tour 1: Baku, Fire & Prehistoric Art

This route explores the fascinating Absheron Peninsula and the ancient wonders just a short drive from the capital.

• Duration: 3-4 days
• Distance: approx. 250 km
• Ideal for: First-time visitors, history buffs, geology enthusiasts
• Day 1: Baku – Ancient City, Modern Marvels
• Spend a day exploring Baku. Park your camper and wander through the maze-like streets of the UNESCO-listed Old City (Icherisheher). In the evening, marvel at the illuminated Flame Towers.
• Day 2: The Land of Fire
• Take a short drive to the Ateshgah Fire Temple, a historic religious site for Zoroastrians. Then, witness the natural eternal flame at Yanar Dag, the "Burning Mountain," which blazes continuously.
• Day 3: Gobustan's Mud Volcanoes & Petroglyphs
• Head south to Gobustan National Park (UNESCO). First, explore the otherworldly landscape of bubbling mud volcanoes. Afterwards, visit the main site to see thousands of prehistoric rock carvings (petroglyphs) dating back 40,000 years.

🏔️ Tour 2: The Great Caucasus – To the Silk Road City of Sheki

This journey takes you northwest into the lush foothills and high peaks of the Great Caucasus mountains.

• Duration: 4-5 days
• Distance: approx. 700 km (return trip from Baku)
• Ideal for: Mountain lovers, hikers, culture seekers
• Days 1-2: The Road to Sheki
• The drive itself is an experience, passing through changing landscapes. Your destination is Sheki, a beautiful city nestled in the mountains. Park your camper and explore the stunning Palace of the Sheki Khans and the historic Caravanserai.
• Day 3: The Charm of Lahij
• Take a detour to the mountain village of Lahij, famous for its coppersmiths and cobblestone streets. Note: The road to Lahij can be narrow and challenging, so it's best suited for smaller, agile campervans.
• Day 4: Exploring the Sheki Region
• Use Sheki as a base to explore the surroundings. Visit the nearby village of Kiş with its ancient Albanian church or go for a hike in the surrounding forested hills before starting your drive back to Baku.

🌲 Tour 3: The Southern Route – Tea Plantations & Relict Forests

Discover a lesser-known, subtropical side of Azerbaijan heading south towards the Iranian border.

• Duration: 4-6 days
• Distance: approx. 600 km (return trip from Baku)
• Ideal for: Off-the-beaten-path adventurers, nature lovers

• Days 1-2: Lankaran, the Subtropical Hub
• Drive south to the city of Lankaran. This region is famous for its tea plantations. Visit a local tea factory and enjoy the unique atmosphere.
• Days 3-4: Hirkan National Park
• Explore Hirkan National Park (UNESCO), home to ancient relict forests from the Tertiary period. This lush, humid forest is a world away from the semi-deserts around Baku. It's a fantastic area for hiking and bird watching.
• Day 5: Caspian Coastline
• On your way back north, enjoy the scenic drive along the Caspian Sea coastline, stopping at local beaches and small towns.

Getting to Azerbaijan: Your Gateway to the Caucasus

For most international travellers, flying is the only practical way to get to Azerbaijan.

• ✈️ By Plane (The Main Option):

• The main international gateway is Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku (GYD).

• From the UK, Europe, North America & Oceania: Direct flights are rare. The most common routes involve a connection at a major hub like Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), or Frankfurt (FRA).

• After arriving at the airport, you can easily reach the pickup location for your camper. The exact address of our partner's rental station will be provided in your booking documents. Depending on the location, pickup may be at the airport or in the nearby area.

Azerbaijani Cuisine: A Feast of Flavours

A campervan trip in Azerbaijan is a chance to dive into a rich and delicious culinary world, blending Middle Eastern, Eastern European, and Asian influences.

What you absolutely must try:

• 🍚 Plov (Pilaf): The national dish, a fragrant rice pilaf often cooked with saffron, herbs, and topped with lamb, chicken, or dried fruits.

• 🍇 Dolma: Stuffed grape leaves, cabbage leaves, or vegetables like tomatoes and peppers, filled with minced meat and rice.

• 🍢 Shashlik (Kebab): Skewered and grilled lamb, chicken, or sturgeon, a staple of any gathering.

• 🍞 Tandoor Bread (Təndir çörəyi): Hot, fresh, and delicious bread baked on the sides of a traditional clay oven.

Camping in Azerbaijan: The Spirit of Adventure

Azerbaijan is a destination for the self-reliant camper. The concept of formal campsites is not yet widespread.

• 🏕️ Wild Camping & Free-Standing:

• This is the most common way to travel with a campervan in Azerbaijan. Formal, serviced campsites are virtually non-existent outside of a few specific tourist spots. Wild camping is generally tolerated, especially in rural and mountainous areas. The golden rules are: be self-sufficient, leave no trace, be respectful, and if you're near a village, it's always a good idea to ask for permission. This freedom is the core of the Azerbaijani campervan experience.

• 🚐 Official Campsites:

• As the tourism infrastructure develops,設施 (shèshī) might start to appear.

• On Campcruisers, you'll find a selection of campsites and private campervan spots. Take a look, perhaps Azerbaijan is already part of our network!