The moment you have been waiting for has arrived! 🥳🍄 Many of you know teacher Elgun. For those who do not, do not miss the chance to meet him on this tour! There is so much to learn from him. Teacher Elgun is a specialist who has identified 60 out of 900 mushroom species in Azerbaijan. On this tour, alongside hiking, we will gather mushrooms, taste them, and discover the fascinating world of fungi up close! 🍄🌿 📅 8 November Hiking grade: Easy Distance: 6 km 06:30 — Gathering (20 January, Bravo Hypermarket) 06:50 — Departure 10:30 — Hike and mushroom foraging 12:30–16:00 — Lakeside tea, workshop by the campfire Tour price: 60 AZN / person Included: Travel insurance National park entrance ticket Mushroom workshop Hiking Tea spread Comfortable transport Professional guide Not included: Personal expenses Meals
20 January Metro exit, in front of Bravo Hypermarket
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