Northern Heritage Loop — 5 days

How long is the Northern Heritage Loop, and what does it cost?

The Northern Heritage Loop takes 5 days and 4 nights in Balkh (Mazar) and costs $750–$1,100 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

5 days · 4 nights

Price

$750–$1,100 per person

Focus

Heritage loop

Where

Balkh (Mazar), Afghanistan

Typical stay

2 to 3 days

Best for

Pilgrimage and architecture

Best season

Spring and autumn

What do you see on the Northern Heritage Loop?

• Blue Mosque
• Historic Balkh
• Courtyard walks
• Sunrise photography

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

What does the Northern Heritage Loop 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 Northern Heritage Loop compare with other Balkh (Mazar) tours?

Of our three Balkh (Mazar) tours, the Northern Heritage Loop is the longest, at 5 days and $750–$1,100 per person. For a shorter trip, the Spiritual Route takes 3 days ($450–$660).

Northern Heritage Loop: questions and answers

Which Balkh (Mazar) tours could you take instead of the Northern Heritage Loop?

Besides the Northern Heritage Loop, we run two other Balkh (Mazar) tours: the Spiritual Route (3 days, $450–$660); the Mazar Calm Escape (2 days, $300–$440). Each is private, with the guide, transport and hotels included, and each can be shortened or lengthened around your flights.