Cedar Forest Trek — 4 days

How long is the Cedar Forest Trek, and what does it cost?

The Cedar Forest Trek takes 4 days and 3 nights in Nuristan and costs $640–$960 per person as a private tour with Al Hamid Tour and Travel. Where the price falls in that range depends on your group size and travel dates: send us both and we confirm it in writing.

Length

4 days · 3 nights

Price

$640–$960 per person

Focus

Mountain trek

Where

Nuristan, Afghanistan

Typical stay

4 to 5 days

Best for

Off-the-path adventure

Best season

Late spring to early autumn

What do you see on the Cedar Forest Trek?

• Cedar forests
• Traditional wooden villages
• Mountain trekking
• River gorges

The full day-by-day flow, photos and the other routes we run in the province are on the Nuristan tours page.

What does the Cedar Forest Trek price 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.

How does the Cedar Forest Trek compare with other Nuristan tours?

Of our three Nuristan tours, the Cedar Forest Trek is the middle option, at 4 days and $640–$960 per person. For a shorter trip, the Nuristan Day Access takes 2 days ($320–$480). For more time, the Nuristan Village Tour takes 5 days ($800–$1,200).

Cedar Forest Trek: questions and answers

Which Nuristan tours could you take instead of the Cedar Forest Trek?

Besides the Cedar Forest Trek, we run two other Nuristan tours: the Nuristan Village Tour (5 days, $800–$1,200); the Nuristan Day Access (2 days, $320–$480). Each is private, with the guide, transport and hotels included, and each can be shortened or lengthened around your flights.