6 nights, 7 days 21 May, 2027 – 27 May, 2027
21 May, 2027
27 May, 2027
6 nights, 7 days
Price
2495
Join YPT on our carefully curated and immersive experience of Afghanistan. This is a rare opportunity to learn a different side of this beautiful and complex country meeting people from all walks of life whilst partaking in the must see sights of a region regarded as the “crossroads of Asia” or to its adversaries, the “graveyard of empires”.
Your journey with us on our Afghanistan Spring Tour starts in Kabul, the capital city where agents of the British and Russian empires tried to play each other in what is now known as the “great game”. However we’re here to experience what life is like in present day Kabul.
You’ll explore the city’s core including a visit to an active NGO that has been clearing landmines since the Soviet era, as well as a sacred site housing a cloak believed to have belonged to the Prophet Mohamed. We’ll also take you through Ka Faroshi Bird Market, one of the oldest and largest markets in Afghanistan where rows of cages are filled with an incredible variety of birds offering a unique glimpse into local culture and daily life.
Your adventure continues to Bamiyan with its spectacular turquoise lakes with the jaw dropping backdrop of the Hindu Kush. Once two magnificent Buddhas stood proudly here with their unknown origin, they survived many empires, and the arrival of Islam, yet the Taliban destroyed them. Here you can marvel and appreciate the sheer size and skills of the past.
We'll then board a domestic flight to visit Mazar-e Sharif and the ancient city of Baikh. You'll see the Blue Mosque or 'Shrine of Hazrat Ali from the outside, as it is now permitted for foreigners regardless of gender to enter since the Taliban takeover. The view is stunning and one of Afghanistan's most iconic buildings which foreigners rarely see today.
Despite its reputation, Afghanistan has a rich history and culture full of breathtaking attractions and kind, welcoming people who are genuinely excited to meet you. Our Afghanistan Spring Tour is one of the best seasons to visit this incredible misunderstood country.
Travel in Afghanistan carries inherent risks, and while we aim to offer as much flexibility as possible, YPT and our local guides retain the final authority on any itinerary changes for safety reasons. Although the routes we operate are chosen based on current stability, conditions can change rapidly, and adjustments including rerouting or cancelling sections of the trip may be necessary at short notice.
Tour Highlight
Go beyond the headlines and experience daily life in Kabul, visiting historic sites, busy markets and meeting locals shaping the city today.
Explore the spectacular turquoise lakes at Band-e-Amir National Park
Visit the Buddhas of Bamiyan – the two giant statues were carved into the cliff face in 6th century, which survived many occupiers and wars but were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.
Included
Excluded
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Friday 21st May – Kabul, Afghanistan
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Afternoon
Saturday 22nd May – Kabul – Bamiyan
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Afternoon
Sunday 23rd May – Bamiyan – Band-e-Amir National Park – Bamiyan
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Afternoon
Monday 24th May – Bamiyan – Kabul
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Afternoon
Tuesday 25th May – Kabul – Balkh – Mazar-I-Sharif
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Wednesday 26th May – Mazar-I-Sharif – Kabul
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Thursday 27th May – Kabul
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