Note: This is a rough sample itinerary and may vary in its order or content based on our local crew’s guidance, regional conditions, and safety considerations. Kabul & Bamyan are guaranteed highlights.

Day 1: Kabul

• Flight from Dubai at 4:00 am, arriving in Kabul at 7:15 am

• Arrival and expedition briefing

• Full day exploring:

  • Bibi Mehro Hill (viewpoint)

  • Chicken Street

  • Babur Gardens

• Overnight in Kabul

Day 2: Kabul – Herat

• Fly to Herat, home to Afghanistan’s richest collection of ancient architecture

• Explore:

  • Friday Mosque

  • Tomb of Gowar Shad

  • Masullah Complex

  • Shrine of Khoja Ansari at Gazar Gah

• Overnight in Herat

Day 3: Herat – Kabul

• Morning in Herat to explore and absorb the atmosphere

• Fly back to Kabul and continue exploring the capital

• Overnight in Kabul

Day 4: Kabul – Bamyan

• Fly to Bamyan, capital of the Hazarajat and home of the Hazara people

• Explore hillside caves with remains of Buddhist carvings and monasteries

• Overnight in Bamyan

Day 5 & 6: Bamyan and Band-e Amir

• Two full days in and around Bamyan, a region of natural beauty and peaceful rural life

• Activities include:

  • Walking through Hazara villages and ancient ruins

  • Visiting Band-e Amir Lakes, known for their intense blue waters

    • Legend says the lakes were formed by Ali, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad

    • Geologists say the dams are natural mineral formations

  • Exploring:

    • Dragon Valley

    • Ruins of Shah-e Zohak (Red Fort)

    • Remains of Shah-e Golghola (City of Screams)

• Overnight in Bamyan

Day 7: Bamyan – Kabul

• Drive back to Kabul through scenic landscapes

• Final exploration of the city:

  • Bird Market

  • Friday Mosque

• Evening flight back to Dubai