Yellow wildflowers above green fields and mud-brick villages in Logar, with eroded hills behind

Logar, Afghanistan · Buddhist archaeology

Kabul & Mes Aynak — 2 days

  • 2 days · 1 night
  • $300–$440 per person
  • Private tour
Short answer

The Kabul & Mes Aynak is a 2-day private tour through Kabul and Logar with Al Hamid Tour and Travel, for $300 to $440 per person. 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. The price covers an English-speaking guide, private transport, hotels with breakfast and help with permits; flights, lunch and dinner are extra. The best season is spring to autumn.

How long is the Kabul & Mes Aynak, and what does it cost?

The Kabul & Mes Aynak takes 2 days and 1 night through Kabul and Logar and costs $300–$440 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
2 days · 1 night
Price
$300–$440 per person
Focus
Buddhist archaeology
Where
Kabul and Logar, Afghanistan
Typical stay
1 day
Best for
Buddhist archaeology
Best season
Spring to autumn

What do you see on the Kabul & Mes Aynak?

  • Mes Aynak
  • Logar River valley
  • Pul-e Alam
  • Day trip from Kabul

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

What does the Kabul & Mes Aynak 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.

Included

  • 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
  • The visa fee

Who is the Kabul & Mes Aynak for?

For travelers with a strong interest in archaeology who are happy to plan around a permit.

Kabul & Mes Aynak: questions and answers

How long is the Kabul & Mes Aynak?

2 days. Most travelers spend 1 day in Logar, and the route can be shortened or extended around your flights.

How much does the Kabul & Mes Aynak cost?

$300–$440 per person with Al Hamid Tour and Travel. The final figure depends on group size and travel dates — send us your dates on WhatsApp and we will quote it exactly. The price covers the guide, private transport, hotels with breakfast, and the permit paperwork.

When is the best time to do this tour?

Spring to autumn. Logar is at its best then, and that is when we run most departures.

Want to book this tour? Send us your dates and we will confirm the price and what the route looks like around your flights.

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