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 · PANJSHIR · BAMIYAN · SAMANGAN · MAZAR-I-SHARIF · HERAT · GROUP TOUR
18-Day Multi-Region Afghanistan Group Tour
Eighteen days with a small group across Kabul, Panjshir, Bamiyan, Samangan, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh and Herat.
18 Days
17 Nights
Group Tour
From $2,600 per person
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TOUR OVERVIEW
About this 18-day journey
Culture, history and landscapes across the country: Kabul and the Panjshir Valley, Bamiyan and Band-e Amir, the north around Mazar-i-Sharif and Balkh, then the old Silk Road city of Herat in the west.
Fixed 2027 departures on the 5th of each month, March to November (5 March, 5 April, 5 May, 5 June, 5 July, 5 August, 5 September, 5 October, 5 November). Travelling as a small group means you share the guide, driver and vehicle, so the price per person is much lower than a private tour. Group tours run once at least two travellers are booked; if you prefer your own dates, see our private tours.
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: History & Culture
Kabul’s history and markets.
- Gardens of Babur
- National Museum
- Darul Aman Palace
- Old-city bazaars
DAY THREE
NATURE
Into the Panjshir Valley
Drive north through the Shomali Plain into the Panjshir gorge.
- Drive along the Panjshir River
- Village walk
- Overnight in Panjshir
DAY FOUR
NATURE
Panjshir Valley
A full day in the green Panjshir Valley.
- Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Massoud
- Viewpoints over the valley
- Tea with local families
DAY FIVE
THE ROAD
Panjshir to Kabul
Return to Kabul.
- Return to Kabul
- Evening free
DAY SIX
THE ROAD
Kabul to Bamiyan
Across the Hindu Kush mountains to Bamiyan.
- Drive or flight to Bamiyan
- Mountain viewpoints
- Hotel check-in
DAY SEVEN
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 EIGHT
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 NINE
THE ROAD
Bamiyan to Samangan
A long scenic drive north.
- Mountain roads
- Arrive in Samangan
DAY TEN
HERITAGE
Samangan
Buddhist heritage of the north.
- Takht-e Rustam stupa and monastery
- Samangan caves
DAY ELEVEN
THE NORTH
Samangan to Mazar-i-Sharif
On to Mazar-i-Sharif.
- Drive to Mazar
- Evening at the Blue Mosque
DAY TWELVE
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 THIRTEEN
CULTURE
Northern Culture
Everyday life in the north.
- Local bazaars
- Carpet and craft workshops
- Northern Afghan food
DAY FOURTEEN
THE WEST
Mazar-i-Sharif to Herat
Travel west to Herat.
- Flight to Herat
- Hotel check-in
DAY FIFTEEN
HERITAGE
Herat: History & Architecture
Herat’s great monuments.
- Herat Citadel
- Friday Mosque (Masjid-e Jami)
- Musalla minarets
DAY SIXTEEN
CRAFTS
Herat: Artisans & Traditions
Herat’s living crafts.
- Glass-blowing workshop
- Silk and carpet makers
- Old-city bazaar
DAY SEVENTEEN
THE ROAD
Herat to Kabul
Return to Kabul.
- Flight to Kabul
- Evening free
DAY EIGHTEEN
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
Panjshir
A green river valley between high mountains, with stone villages, orchards and the mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Massoud.
03
Bamiyan
The giant Buddha niches carved into the cliffs, the ruined cities of Shahr-e Gholghola and Shahr-e Zuhak, and wide mountain valleys.
04
Band-e Amir
Afghanistan’s first national park: a chain of deep-blue lakes held back by natural walls of travertine.
05
Samangan
Takht-e Rustam, a Buddhist stupa and monastery cut straight down into the rock.
06
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.
07
Herat
The Citadel, the tiled Friday Mosque, the Musalla minarets and workshops for glass, silk and carpets.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
What to expect
East to west
Kabul to Herat in one journey.
Herat
Three days in Afghanistan’s cultural capital.
Bamiyan & Panjshir
Mountains, valleys and lakes.
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 share; single room on request)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓Professional local English-speaking guide
- ✓Shared group 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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