DAY ONE
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Kabul
Your guide meets you at Kabul airport and takes you to your hotel for a welcome briefing.
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check-in
- Trip briefing
KABUL · BAMIYAN · PANJSHIR · MAZAR-I-SHARIF · AFGHANISTAN
10-Day Afghanistan Highlights
Kabul, Bamiyan, Band-e Amir, the Panjshir Valley and the Blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif in 10 days.
10 Days
9 Nights
Private Tour
From $2,500
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TOUR OVERVIEW
About this 10-day journey
Our 10-day tour links Afghanistan’s best-known places: Kabul, the Buddha niches of Bamiyan, the lakes of Band-e Amir, the Panjshir Valley and Mazar-i-Sharif with its famous Blue Mosque and the ancient city of Balkh. It is the ideal first trip for travellers who want to see the centre and the north.
THE JOURNEY
Your journey, day by day.
DAY BY DAY
The journey,unfolded.
A clear plan for every day. Final timings are agreed with you before you travel.
DAY TWO
HISTORY
Kabul Highlights
Kabul’s history and markets.
- Gardens of Babur
- National Museum
- Darul Aman Palace
- Old-city bazaars
DAY THREE
THE ROAD
Kabul to Bamiyan
Across the Hindu Kush mountains to Bamiyan.
- Drive or flight to Bamiyan
- Mountain viewpoints
- Hotel check-in
DAY FOUR
UNESCO
Bamiyan Heritage
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Bamiyan.
- The Buddha niches and caves
- Shahr-e Gholghola (City of Screams)
- Shahr-e Zuhak (Red City)
- Bamiyan bazaar
DAY FIVE
NATURE
Band-e Amir National Park
A full day at the deep-blue lakes of Band-e Amir.
- Lake viewpoints
- Walk along Band-e Haibat
- Picnic lunch by the water
DAY SIX
THE ROAD
Bamiyan to Kabul
Return to Kabul through the mountains.
- Drive or flight to Kabul
- Evening free
DAY SEVEN
NATURE
Panjshir Valley Day Trip
Day trip to the Panjshir Valley.
- Panjshir River
- Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Massoud
- Village walk
DAY EIGHT
THE NORTH
Kabul to Mazar-i-Sharif
Travel north to Mazar-i-Sharif.
- Flight or drive to Mazar
- Hotel check-in
- Evening at the Blue Mosque
DAY NINE
HERITAGE
Mazar-i-Sharif & Balkh
The Blue Mosque and the ancient city of Balkh.
- Shrine of Hazrat Ali (Blue Mosque)
- Balkh old city walls
- Green Mosque of Balkh
- Local bazaar
DAY TEN
DEPARTURE
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Breakfast
- Airport drop-off
PLACES TO DISCOVER
Places to discover.
01
Kabul
Afghanistan’s capital: Mughal gardens, the National Museum, Darul Aman Palace and busy old-city bazaars.
02
Bamiyan
The giant Buddha niches carved into the cliffs, the ruined cities of Shahr-e Gholghola and Shahr-e Zuhak, and wide mountain valleys.
03
Band-e Amir
Afghanistan’s first national park: a chain of deep-blue lakes held back by natural walls of travertine.
04
Panjshir
A green river valley between high mountains, with stone villages, orchards and the mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Massoud.
05
Mazar-i-Sharif & Balkh
The blue-tiled Shrine of Hazrat Ali and the old walls and Green Mosque of Balkh, once one of the great cities of Central Asia.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
What to expect
Blue Mosque
The tiled shrine at the heart of Mazar-i-Sharif.
Bamiyan & Band-e Amir
Buddha niches and blue lakes.
Ancient Balkh
One of the oldest cities in the world.
INCLUDED
What's Included
- ✓Official invitation letter from HAMIDI TMC (for your visa application)
- ✓Help with the traveller permit letters for each province
- ✓Airport pickup and drop-off
- ✓Hotel accommodation (twin or private room)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓Professional local English-speaking guide
- ✓Private transport with an experienced driver
- ✓24/7 local support from our Kabul team
NOT INCLUDED
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees to sites and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
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