Azerbaijan: the land of burning flames
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About this activity
Cactus tours welcome you in Azerbaijan! We are very pleased to provide you "Land of Burning flames tour"
Azerbaijan has vast reserves of oil and subterranean natural gas. Roman records dating back 2500 years ago suggest oil extraction took place on Azerbaijan’s Absheron Peninsula. And Byzantine accounts in the 5th century claim to see ever-burning fires across the landscape.
High pressure causes the gas to seep out through fissures into the air in the same way as turning on a gas stove. As the knob turns, gas comes out. When the gas ignites, the flame continues to burn as long as the fuel continues to flow.
The same is true for Azerbaijan’s eternal flames across the mountains and inside fire temples. Endless supplies of underground gas reach the surface and, one way or another, ignites. The flame then burns for as long as the gas supply remains. Soviet exploitation in the 20th century caused most natural fires to extinguish.
• Tour itinerary:
Meeting at lobby with guide
Visiting Ateshgah temple of fire
Visiting Yanardag Burning Mountain
Back to hotel
• Duration
3-5 hrs
• Guide
English/ Russian/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Atrabic
• Inclusions
Sightseeing
Guide services
Transportation (Sedan or Minivan depending on group size)
Entrance tickets: Burning mountain, Fire temple
Note:
Please note, that price depends on group size. Kindly clarify the following informatoion before booking: 1. number of people 2.language
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Azerbaijan has vast reserves of oil and subterranean natural gas. Roman records dating back 2500 years ago suggest oil extraction took place on Azerbaijan’s Absheron Peninsula. And Byzantine accounts in the 5th century claim to see ever-burning fires across the landscape.
High pressure causes the gas to seep out through fissures into the air in the same way as turning on a gas stove. As the knob turns, gas comes out. When the gas ignites, the flame continues to burn as long as the fuel continues to flow.
The same is true for Azerbaijan’s eternal flames across the mountains and inside fire temples. Endless supplies of underground gas reach the surface and, one way or another, ignites. The flame then burns for as long as the gas supply remains. Soviet exploitation in the 20th century caused most natural fires to extinguish.
• Tour itinerary:
Meeting at lobby with guide
Visiting Ateshgah temple of fire
Visiting Yanardag Burning Mountain
Back to hotel
• Duration
3-5 hrs
• Guide
English/ Russian/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Atrabic
• Inclusions
Sightseeing
Guide services
Transportation (Sedan or Minivan depending on group size)
Entrance tickets: Burning mountain, Fire temple
Note:
Please note, that price depends on group size. Kindly clarify the following informatoion before booking: 1. number of people 2.language
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please kindly contact before booking
- info@cactustl.az
- 994702026633
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
Original
15%
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