Private tours · any date · from Kabul

Private Afghanistan Tours

Every route we run, with its length and price. All of them include an English-speaking guide, a private vehicle and driver, hotels with breakfast, and help with the visa letter and provincial permits. Not included: international and domestic flights (we book and ticket both for you), lunch and dinner, and the visa fee. Tell us your dates and we will fit any of these around your flights.

Prices checked on 2026-09-30 and quoted per person, in US dollars.

  • 44 tours
  • 16 provinces
  • 2–15 days
  • from $300 per person

Multi-city tours: Kabul, Bamyan, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif and Kandahar

Our most asked-for routes, each with its days and nights, where you sleep and what it costs. Prices are per person, for a private tour on your dates.

Paddle boats on the deep blue lake at Band-e Amir, below tall sandstone cliffs 6 days · 5 nights

Highlands and blue lakes

Buddhas and Blue Lakes

A day in Kabul, then the road over the central highlands to the Buddha niches of Bamyan and the six blue lakes of Band-e Amir.

  1. Kabul1 night
  2. Bamyan3 nights
  3. Kabul1 night

$900–$1,320 per personall by road

Arched mud-brick walls and towers of the Herat Citadel 4 days · 3 nights

Two historic cities

Gardens and Minarets

Kabul's gardens and old city, then an hour's flight west to Herat for the Great Mosque, the citadel and the leaning minarets of the Musalla.

  1. Kabul1 night
  2. Herat2 nights

$600–$880 per personflights extra

White mosque with two tall minarets in Kandahar 5 days · 4 nights

Ghaznavid and Durrani capitals

Three Capitals Road

Kabul, a day on the Kandahar highway to the minarets and tombs of Ghazni, and a flight south to Kandahar's shrines, bazaars and orchards.

  1. Kabul2 nights
  2. Kandahar2 nights

$750–$1,100 per personflights extra

Bamyan town and its bazaar street among yellow autumn trees 7 days · 6 nights

Highlands and Timurid Herat

Cliffs and Citadels

Bamyan's Buddha niches and the lakes of Band-e Amir by road, then a flight west to the mosques and bazaars of Herat.

  1. Kabul1 night
  2. Bamyan3 nights
  3. Kabul1 night
  4. Herat1 night

$1,050–$1,540 per personflights extra

Blue and turquoise tilework around an arched doorway, with a bench in front 8 days · 7 nights

Highlands, the Salang and the north

Hindu Kush Crossing

Bamyan and Band-e Amir, then over the Salang Pass to Takht-e Rostam, the Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif and ancient Balkh.

  1. Kabul1 night
  2. Bamyan3 nights
  3. Kabul1 night
  4. Mazar2 nights

$1,200–$1,760 per personflights extra

White mosque with two minarets in Kabul, with snow on the hills behind 11 days · 10 nights

The best of Afghanistan

Heart of Asia Grand Tour

Kabul, Bamyan and Band-e Amir, the Salang Pass to Mazar-e-Sharif and Balkh, and Herat in the west: Afghanistan's best-known sights in eleven days.

  1. Kabul2 nights
  2. Bamyan3 nights
  3. Kabul1 night
  4. Mazar2 nights
  5. Herat2 nights

$1,650–$2,420 per personflights extra

How do our multi-city tour prices compare with other operators?

Published prices for similar routes, per person, from Afghan and international operators we checked in October 2026. Theirs sometimes include meals or flights; ours include the guide, a private vehicle and driver and hotels with breakfast, and leave out flights, lunch and dinner.

Our multi-city tours against published prices for similar routes, per person, in US dollars
TourDays and nightsOur priceOthers, published
Buddhas and Blue Lakes6 days · 5 nights$900–$1,320$850–$2,350 (4–6 days)
Gardens and Minarets4 days · 3 nights$600–$880$836–$1,324 (4 days)
Three Capitals Road5 days · 4 nights$750–$1,100$995–$1,395 (3 days)
Their price includes the flights; ours does not.
Cliffs and Citadels7 days · 6 nights$1,050–$1,540$1,500–$1,900 (7 days)
Hindu Kush Crossing8 days · 7 nights$1,200–$1,760$1,100–$2,590 (7 days)
Heart of Asia Grand Tour11 days · 10 nights$1,650–$2,420$2,200–$3,200 (8–10 days)

Find a tour by length, interest and region

Every tour we run, single provinces and multi-city routes. Choose a length, an interest or a region to narrow the list.

Multi-city tours and journeys

Several provinces in one trip

Our 6 multi-city tours are at the top of this page; choose a length, an interest or a region and they appear here too.

Al Hamid Tour and Travel map of the Silk Road in Afghanistan: the main route from Herat through Bamyan and Kabul to Jalalabad, branch routes to Balkh, and the Wakhan Corridor toward China 15 days · 14 nights

Silk Road history

Afghanistan Silk Road Journey

The five provinces the Silk Road ran through in Afghanistan, from the Kabul crossroads to Bamyan, Herat, Balkh and the Badakhshan road toward China.

$2,300–$3,400 per person

Buzkashi riders on horseback fighting for the goat, with a crowd and snowy mountains behind them 5 days · 4 nights

Buzkashi and northern culture

Buzkashi Season Tour

Two days in Kabul, then three in Mazar-e-Sharif, the home of buzkashi, planned so that a Friday game falls during the stay.

$750–$1,100 per person

Kabul and the valleys around it

Kabul, Panjshir, Parwan and Logar

Kabul city skyline with autumn trees 3 days · 2 nights

Kabul · City rhythm

Kabul City Tour

Old city lanes, bazaars, gardens, and easy cafe time for a balanced city break.

$450–$660 per person

Terraced garden with a stone water channel and pavilion in Kabul 2 days · 1 night

Kabul · History first

Kabul Heritage Walk

A shorter route with museums, old streets, and clear sightseeing without rushing.

$300–$440 per person

Rose garden and paths in Kabul 4 days · 3 nights

Kabul · Family-friendly

Kabul Family Discovery

More time for food, shopping, and relaxed city planning for family travelers.

$600–$880 per person

The Panjshir River winding through the valley 2 days · 1 night

Panjshir · Scenic drive

Panjshir Valley Drive

A quick escape along the emerald river with key viewpoints and village stops.

$300–$440 per person

Horse grazing below the mountains of Panjshir 4 days · 3 nights

Panjshir · Valley trekking

Panjshir Valley Trek

Trek deeper into the valley, camp by the river, and photograph the peaks.

$600–$880 per person

Green Panjshir valley between steep mountains 3 days · 2 nights

Panjshir · Photography

Panjshir Photo Route

Built around the best light, angles, and viewpoints along the valley corridor.

$450–$660 per person

The two-storey palace of Amir Habibullah Khan at Jabal Saraj, behind a low wall with trees and mountains behind 2 days · 1 night

Parwan · Mountain scenery

Parwan & Salang Road

Two day trips from Kabul: the Topdara stupa and Charikar's bazaar, then Jabal Saraj and the Salang road into the Hindu Kush.

$300–$440 per person

Yellow wildflowers above green fields and mud-brick villages in Logar, with eroded hills behind 2 days · 1 night

Logar · Buddhist archaeology

Kabul & Mes Aynak

A day in Kabul, then a day trip south into Logar to the Buddhist city of Mes Aynak, with the special permit we apply for.

$300–$440 per person

The central highlands

Bamyan and Ghor

The blue lakes of Band-e Amir from above 5 days · 4 nights

Bamyan · Nature first

Band-e Amir Blue Lakes

The lakes, cliffs, and valley views at an easy pace for scenic travel lovers.

$750–$1,100 per person

Stream and trees in a green Bamyan valley 4 days · 3 nights

Bamyan · Slow travel

Bamyan Valley Escape

A quiet route with open scenery, photography stops, and flexible time.

$600–$880 per person

The Buddha niches in the Bamyan cliffs above green fields 3 days · 2 nights

Bamyan · Valley culture

Bamyan Culture Loop

Shorter package with local stories, gentle movement, and strong mountain views.

$450–$660 per person

The Minaret of Jam under a deep blue sky, with the mountains of Ghor behind it 7 days · 6 nights

Ghor · UNESCO expedition

Minaret of Jam Tour

Kabul, Bamyan and Band-e Amir on the way to the 12th-century Minaret of Jam, by 4x4 across the central highlands.

$1,120–$1,499 per person

The north

Balkh (Mazar) and Samangan

The Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif lit up at dusk 3 days · 2 nights

Balkh (Mazar) · Pilgrimage

Spiritual Route

Blue Mosque, Balkh, and calm courtyard walks with a reflective pace.

$450–$660 per person

Turquoise ribbed dome of a historic shrine in Balkh 5 days · 4 nights

Balkh (Mazar) · Heritage loop

Northern Heritage Loop

A broader route through northern heritage with more time for local sites.

$750–$1,100 per person

Historic shrine with a tall arched portal in Balkh 2 days · 1 night

Balkh (Mazar) · Easy escape

Mazar Calm Escape

Short stay with food, reflection, and a gentle introduction to the city.

$300–$440 per person

A corridor carved into the rock, with cell openings along one side, in the Buddhist cave monastery in Samangan 3 days · 2 nights

Samangan · Buddhist heritage

Takht-e Rostam & Mazar

The carved stupa and monastery caves of Takht-e Rostam in Samangan, with the Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif and old Balkh.

$450–$660 per person

The west

Herat

Blue and white tilework on a mosque portal in Herat 3 days · 2 nights

Herat · Architecture

Herat Architectural Trail

Mosques, workshops, and old city lanes built around Herat's visual character.

$450–$660 per person

Tiled mosque courtyard and pool in Herat 7 days · 6 nights

Herat · Deeper route

West Afghanistan Heritage

A longer west route with more time across heritage sites and cultural stops.

$1,050–$1,540 per person

Herat Citadel above gardens and trees 2 days · 1 night

Herat · City loop

Herat Bazaar & Citadel

Compact option with the citadel, bazaar life, and a clean short-trip feel.

$300–$440 per person

The south

Ghazni, Kandahar and Helmand

Old minaret standing on the plain outside Ghazni 2 days · 1 night

Ghazni · Compact history

Ghazni Heritage Dash

A short trip that concentrates on the key monuments and old city story.

$300–$440 per person

Blue-domed shrine in Ghazni 3 days · 2 nights

Ghazni · Markets

A Tour to Ghazni

A balanced route for history, local markets, and easy trip pacing.

$450–$660 per person

Carved brick minaret in Ghazni 4 days · 3 nights

Ghazni · Longer route

Ancient Forts & Markets

More stops, more views, and extra time for the heritage landscape.

$600–$880 per person

Market street in Kandahar 3 days · 2 nights

Kandahar · Southern culture

Kandahar City Tour

Shrines, bazaars, and pomegranate orchards on a classic southern route.

$450–$660 per person

Blue-domed shrine in Kandahar 2 days · 1 night

Kandahar · Heritage

Sacred Kandahar

A short focused trip around the sacred landmarks and old city walls.

$300–$440 per person

Kandahar pomegranates piled for sale 4 days · 3 nights

Kandahar · Slow south

Kandahar Extended

More time for local culture, rural orchards, and a deeper southern experience.

$600–$880 per person

A tall eroded mud-brick wall with arched openings among the ruins of Lashkari Bazar 3 days · 2 nights

Helmand · Ghaznavid heritage

Lashkar Gah & Qala-e Bost

The 11th-century arch of Qala-e Bost and the palace ruins of Lashkari Bazar, from Kandahar to Lashkar Gah on the Helmand River.

$450–$660 per person

The east

Nangarhar, Nuristan and Kunar

River valley between mountains in Nangarhar 2 days · 1 night

Nangarhar · River valley

Jalalabad River Route

River banks, orange groves, and the warm city pace of Jalalabad.

$300–$440 per person

Terraced green fields in Nangarhar 3 days · 2 nights

Nangarhar · Nature and city

Nangarhar Escape

Add the dam, bazaars, and a longer riverside walk to the route.

$450–$660 per person

Busy street in Jalalabad 4 days · 3 nights

Nangarhar · East Afghanistan

Eastern Gateway Tour

A broader eastern route with Nangarhar as the centerpiece stop.

$600–$880 per person

Forested mountain valley in Nuristan 4 days · 3 nights

Nuristan · Mountain trek

Cedar Forest Trek

Cedar trails, ridge views, and overnight stays in traditional wooden guesthouses.

$640–$960 per person

Village houses stacked on a Nuristan hillside 5 days · 4 nights

Nuristan · Cultural immersion

Nuristan Village Tour

A deep dive into village life, local traditions, and untouched mountain scenery.

$800–$1,200 per person

River and green valley in Nuristan 2 days · 1 night

Nuristan · Quick entry

Nuristan Day Access

Reach the valley, see the forests and villages, and return on a guided short trip.

$320–$480 per person

A footbridge over the turquoise river in Kunar, with trees and green fields on the far bank and bare mountains behind 3 days · 2 nights

Kunar · River valley

Kunar Valley Tour

Up the green Kunar valley from Jalalabad to Asadabad, with a day along the river and its villages.

$450–$660 per person

Badakhshan and the Wakhan

Badakhshan

Snow-capped peak above the valleys of Badakhshan 7 days · 6 nights

Badakhshan · Expedition

Wakhan Corridor Expedition

The full Wakhan route — remote valleys, nomad encounters, and some of the world's most dramatic highland scenery.

$1,400–$1,800 per person

Town and river bridge in Badakhshan 5 days · 4 nights

Badakhshan · Heritage and gems

Faizabad & Lapis Route

Faizabad city, the historic lapis lazuli mines, and Kokcha River valley stops.

$800–$1,200 per person

Green highland valley in Badakhshan 4 days · 3 nights

Badakhshan · Mountain culture

Badakhshan Highlands

A shorter introduction to the highlands, village stays, and alpine scenery.

$640–$960 per person

What does every tour include?

  • An English-speaking guide who knows the region
  • Private vehicle and driver, including airport transfers
  • Hotels with breakfast, two people per room
  • Help with the visa invitation letter and the provincial permits

Not included: international and domestic flights (we book and ticket both for you), lunch and dinner, and the visa fee.

Questions about our tours

How much does an Afghanistan tour cost?

Al Hamid Tour and Travel's 36 set packages cost $300 to $1,800 per person. The least expensive start at $300 (Kabul Heritage Walk, Herat Bazaar & Citadel, Mazar Calm Escape, Ghazni Heritage Dash, Sacred Kandahar, Jalalabad River Route, Panjshir Valley Drive, Parwan & Salang Road, Kabul & Mes Aynak); the most expensive is the Wakhan Corridor Expedition at up to $1,800. Every price includes an English-speaking guide, a private vehicle and driver, hotels with breakfast, and help with the visa letter and provincial permits. Beyond single provinces, the 15-day Afghanistan Silk Road Journey combines five provinces for $2,300 to $3,400 per person; the 5-day Buzkashi Season Tour combines two provinces for $750 to $1,100 per person.

How long are the tours?

From 2 to 7 days: 10 of 2 days, 11 of 3 days, 8 of 4 days, 4 of 5 days, 3 of 7 days. Any of them can be shortened or extended around your flights, and several provinces can be combined into one trip, as the 15-day Afghanistan Silk Road Journey and the 5-day Buzkashi Season Tour do.

Which provinces do the tours cover?

Kabul, Bamyan, Herat, Balkh (Mazar), Ghazni, Kandahar, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Panjshir, Badakhshan, Samangan, Ghor, Parwan, Helmand, Kunar, Logar.

Which multi-city tours do you run?

Buddhas and Blue Lakes, 6 days · 5 nights, $900 to $1,320 per person; Gardens and Minarets, 4 days · 3 nights, $600 to $880 per person; Three Capitals Road, 5 days · 4 nights, $750 to $1,100 per person; Cliffs and Citadels, 7 days · 6 nights, $1,050 to $1,540 per person; Hindu Kush Crossing, 8 days · 7 nights, $1,200 to $1,760 per person; Heart of Asia Grand Tour, 11 days · 10 nights, $1,650 to $2,420 per person. Each is a private tour on your dates, with a guide, a private vehicle and driver and hotels with breakfast.

Not sure which one? Send us how many days you have and what you want to see, and we will suggest a route.

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