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Azerbaijan Safe and Responsible Travel

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Responsible Travel Tips

 
9 out of the 11 climate zones are present in Azerbaijan
 

Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.

Top responsible travel tips for Azerbaijan


  1. Be considerate of Azerbaijan’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.
  2. Only use your right hand for eating and passing things to locals. The left is used for ‘unhygienic tasks’.
  3. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered and shoes removed when entering places of worship.
  4. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water or use water purification tablets.
  5. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
  6. When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
  7. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
  8. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive and supports the local community.
  9. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
  10. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
  11. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.

Health and Safety

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?
Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
From New Zealand?
Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From the US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From the UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/

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Azerbaijan at a glance

  • 14
  • Baku (population 2.1 million)
  • 9.3 million
  • Azerbaijani
  • AZN
  • (GMT+04:00) Baku
  • Type C (European 2-pin)
  • +994

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