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 · GROUP TOUR
9-Day Afghanistan Group Tour
Kabul, Bamiyan, Band-e Amir, the Panjshir Valley and the Blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif in nine days with a small group.
9 Days
8 Nights
Group Tour
From $1,500 per person
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TOUR OVERVIEW
About this 9-day journey
Four provinces in nine days: Kabul’s gardens and bazaars, the Buddha niches and lakes of Bamiyan, a day in the Panjshir Valley, and the Blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif with ancient Balkh in the north.
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 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 & Band-e Amir
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Bamiyan. A full day at the deep-blue lakes of Band-e Amir.
- The Buddha niches and caves
- Shahr-e Gholghola (City of Screams)
- Shahr-e Zuhak (Red City)
- Bamiyan bazaar
- Lake viewpoints
- Walk along Band-e Haibat
DAY FIVE
THE ROAD
Bamiyan to Kabul
Return to Kabul through the mountains.
- Drive or flight to Kabul
- Evening free
DAY SIX
NATURE
Panjshir Valley Day Trip
Day trip to the Panjshir Valley.
- Panjshir River
- Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Massoud
- Village walk
DAY SEVEN
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 EIGHT
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 NINE
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 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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