(Group Tours) Apr. 14 Days All over Afghanistan tour
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$4,500.00
Trip assumed to originate from Kabul Airport.
No. Of people: 2-10
Price: USD$ 2250 PP
Payment: 20% In advanced the rest has to be paid upon arrival.
Date: Apr. 10-23
Summary:
Day 1 - Kabul Arrival (Apr. 10)
Arrival and briefing at the hotel
Visit the Bird Market, the oldest part of Kabul
Explore the Sakhi Shrine, a sacred mosque for Shia Muslims
Day 2 - Kabul to Bamyan (Apr. 11)
Early morning drive to Bamyan
Visit the Buddha Niches, monumental statues destroyed in 2001
Day 3 - Lapis Lazuli Blue Lakes of Band-e-Amir (Apr. 12)
Explore the stunning blue lakes of Band-e-Amir, Afghanistan's first national park
Return to Bamyan
Day 4 - Bamyan to Ghur (Minaret of Jam) (Apr. 13)
Travel to visit the 63-meter Minaret of Jam, the second tallest ancient minaret in the world
Day 5 - Visit to Minaret of Jam (Apr. 14)
Explore the Minaret of Jam with its intricate designs and historic significance
Day 6 - Drive Back to Bamyan (Apr. 15)
Return journey from Ghur to Bamyan
Day 7 - Bamyan and Around (Apr. 16)
Explore Shahr-e Gholghola (City of Screams) and Shahr-e Zuhak (The Red City)
Bonus visit to Dragon Valley
Day 8 - Bamyan to Mazar-e-Sharif (Apr. 17)
Drive north through the Hindu Kush via Salang Tunnel
Arrive in Mazar-e-Sharif after passing through 5 provinces
Day 9 - Mazar-e-Sharif and Balkh (Apr. 18)
Visit the ancient city of Balkh, a historical center of Buddhism, Sufism, and Zoroastrianism
Explore the Blue Tiled Mosque of Ali in Mazar-e-Sharif
Day 10 - Mazar-e-Sharif and Samangan (Apr. 19)
Visit Takht-i Rustam, a historic Buddhist site with caves and stupas
Day 11 - Kabul and Around (Apr. 20)
Flight to Kabul in the morning
Visit Shah Do Shamshira Mosque and the Gardens of Babur
Panoramic view of Kabul from Bibi Mahro Hills
Afternoon flight to Herat
Day 12 - Herat and Around (Apr. 21)
Visit Masjidi Jami (Friday Mosque) and Herat's Tile Factory
Explore Herat Citadel and Herat Bazaar
Day 13 - Herat to Kabul (Apr. 22)
Visit the Tomb of Goharshad and Minarets of Herat
Explore Guzargah Mosque and Puli Malaan bridge
Flight back to Kabul in the late afternoon
Day 14 - Departure (Apr. 23)
Airport drop-off for your flight back home
End of the Trip
Included in the trip
- All accommodation.
- English-speaking local guide.
- All transportation.
- Breakfast.
- All drinks (water and soft drinks).
- Round-trip domestic airfares Kabul-Herat/Mazar-e-Sharif to Kabul.
- All site entries.
- All pick-ups and drop-offs.
Not included in the trip
- Visa fees.
- International flights.
- Local clothing.
- Sim cards
- Souvenirs and anything not mentioned above.
Security
We are member of Afghanistan NGO Security Organization (ANSO) that reports any security issues, as they happen, around Afghanistan. A text message will come to our phone immediately, should there be a security incident, and we can decide what to do and where to go in a second.
Visas
We can send you a Letter of Invitation (LoI) from our company to help with your visa application. Though not strictly speaking a requirement for a tourist visa, most Afghan Embassies and Consulates will ask for this when you you make your application. We will also send you a copy of our Registered Licence as an Afghan Governement approved Tour Operator.
Tour Guide
There will be a local English-speaking guide accompanying you throughout the whole tour.
Accommodation
All accomodation is based on you having a private room in a standard, secure hotel or guest house. All the accomodation we use has armed 24/7 security.
Transportation
We use our own very experienced drivers and their well-maintained vehicles, for all your transfers and road trips. They will expertly navigate the often-challenging road conditions and traffic of Afghanistan and ensure you have a safe and comfortable journey.
Looking forward to welcoming you to our beautiful and fascinating country!