AFGHANISTAN 2026

Ready to embark on an adventure like no other?

Join El and Jamie, in collaboration with Afghanistan Travel Experience (ATE Tours) on a tailor made small group trip to Afghanistan in 2026.

DETAILS

Small group of 6 travellers
Private local guide, driver and 2 hosts, El (@solowithel) and Jamie (@jamierymer)
Deposit of £200 / $265 USD required to secure your spot (non refundable)

£999 / $1320 USD

Includes:

6 nights accommodation in shared rooms with one or two other travellers (private rooms available at extra charge)
All transport, including pickup and drop off at the border
All breakfasts, and 1 other local meal per day
Local guides
All attraction entrance costs
Assistance in planning and booking pre / post trip needs (optional)

Excludes:

Any personal spending (souvenirs, snacks)
Visa
Any transport and accommodation costs prior and post trip

PLEASE NOTE:

The trip will start, and finish at the Hairatan border, meaning you will need to make your way to Termez, Uzbekistan before the trip start. We recommend staying at least one night in Termez before the trip (unless you plan to get your Visa on arrival in Termez, in which case allow 48 hours).

We will be staying at a family guesthouse with a large, and comfy common area with a kitchen, and would love anyone from the group to join us here before the trip starts. We are happy to help arrange your transport, and will arrange accommodation for the group (additional charge) if multiple people wish to join.

VISA REQUIRMENTS:

Most nationalities will require a Tourist Visa to enter Afghanistan, this can be obtained in a few ways:

1) Find your nearest Embassy who offer Visas, and apply via them.

2) Arrive with a few days spare in Termez, Uzbekistan (starting point for the trip) and obtain a visa via

the consult here (this was what we did last year, so happy to help and answer any questions)

Anchor 2

ITINEARY

Day 1:

Meet the group in Termez, travel to the border together.
Pick-up from the Hairatan Border by guide. 1hr drive to Mazar-I-Sharif and check in to the hotel.
Visit the Blue Mosque and explore the city.
Tour of Balkh District: Nuh Gunbad Mosque (Nine-Domed Mosque), Tomb of Rabia Balkhi, Green Mosque (Khawja Abu Nasr Parsa Mosque), Bala Hisar and the defense wall of Old Balkh (Burj Ayaraan).
Overnight stay in Mazar-I-Sharif

Day 2:

Mazar – Kabul Via Samangan
Mazar-I-Sharif – Samangan – Bamyan
Drive towards Samangan Province, Visit Jahan Numa Palace at Tashqurghan, Explore Takht-e-Rustam Buddhist Stupa & surrounding caves.
Continue driving to Bamyan, Arrive by 9–10 PM. Overnight stay in Bamyan.

Day 3:

Kabul City Tour
Explore Old Bird Market, walk around Mandawi Bazaar, and interact with locals.
Visit: Babur Garden, Darul Aman Palace & National Museum of Afghanistan, Shrine of Sakhi, Bibi Mahro Hill (Taliban’s Flag).
Overnight stay in Kabul.

Day 4:

Spend a few hours in Kabul to explore any final bits.
Drive four hours to Bamyan.
Have a local lunch before exploring the buddhas at sunset.

Day 5:

Spend a full day exploring everything Bamyan has to offer, from the Buddhas to Gholgola city, The red city and explore the local town and bazaar.

Day 6:

Bamyan – Band-e-Amir
Morning departure to Band-e-Amir, visit the Blue Lake, enjoy boat rides, and take pictures.
Drive to Mazar, early morning arrival

Day 7:

Drive to Balkh, visit the Balkh region.
Sightseeing and guided tour with
Back to Mazar for one meal.
Drop-off at the Hairatan Border.