Kabul-based tour operator

Afghanistan Tours & Travel Packages

We run guided trips across sixteen provinces — Kabul, Bamyan, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Panjshir and the Wakhan Corridor. English-speaking guides, your own driver, and the visa letter and provincial permits sorted before you arrive. Trips start from $200 per person.

English-speaking guides Sixteen provinces Visa & permits handled

Buzkashi season: the first game in Mazar-e-Sharif is on Friday 23 October 2026, then most Fridays until about March. Buzkashi Season Tour

150+ Guests hosted in 2025
16 Provinces we cover
24 Hours a day on WhatsApp
Bamyan mountain landscape
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Featured journey

Bamyan

From $450 Explore
Bamyan, second view
Trip planning, simplified

One clear plan for stays, transfers, and guides.

Popular route Buddhas and Blue Lakes 6 days · 5 nights · from $900

Featured Destinations

Journeys Designed for Culture, History, and Nature

Every province guide now includes the journey plan, included and excluded details, and related package options so you can explore everything in one place.

2 to 3 Days Urban Culture
White mosque with two minarets in Kabul, with snow on the hills behind
Afghanistan

Kabul

Historic neighborhoods, modern cafes, and bustling local bazaars in one city.

Old city walks Bazaar stops Cafe scene
3 to 4 Days Mountain Escape
The Buddha niches in the Bamyan cliffs above green fields
Afghanistan

Bamyan

Wide valleys, dramatic cliffs, and a deep connection to ancient Silk Road stories.

Cliff views Silk Road Blue lakes
2 to 3 Days Architectural Trail
The Herat Citadel above rows of small domed roofs
Afghanistan

Herat

The Pearl of Khorasan with majestic mosques, artisan workshops, and old citadels.

Tilework trail Craft studios Citadel views
2 to 3 Days Spiritual Route
The Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif lit up at dusk
Afghanistan

Balkh (Mazar)

A spiritual route centered around the Blue Mosque and timeless architecture.

Blue Mosque Sacred sites Classic courtyards
2 Days Historic Power
Old minaret standing on the plain outside Ghazni
Afghanistan

Ghazni

A powerful blend of medieval monuments and stories from the Ghaznavid era.

Minarets Dynastic history Fast getaway
2 to 3 Days Historic South
Green-domed shrine and its courtyard path in Kandahar
Afghanistan

Kandahar

Ancient bazaars, pomegranate orchards, and a storied city that shaped Afghan identity.

Old bazaars Sacred sites Kandahari fruit
2 to 3 Days River Valley
Aerial view of Jalalabad, with its stadium among green fields and trees
Afghanistan

Nangarhar

Lush river valleys, the warm city of Jalalabad, and a gateway to eastern Afghanistan.

Jalalabad city Kunar River Winter warmth
4 to 5 Days Wild Nature
Forested mountain valley below snowy peaks in Nuristan
Afghanistan

Nuristan

Dense cedar forests, wooden villages, and an untouched mountain culture unlike anywhere else.

Cedar forests Timber villages Mountain culture
3 to 4 Days Valley Adventure
The Panjshir River beside a stadium, below the mountains
Afghanistan

Panjshir

A breathtaking emerald river, snow-capped peaks, and a valley of legendary natural beauty.

Emerald river Snow peaks Valley trekking
5 to 7 Days Remote Highlands
Tents in a mountain meadow below snowy peaks in Badakhshan
Afghanistan

Badakhshan

The Wakhan Corridor, lapis lazuli mines, and some of the most remote highland scenery in all of Central Asia.

Wakhan Corridor Lapis mines Silk Road route
3 Days Buddhist Heritage
The top of the Takht-e Rostam stupa in Samangan, with the small stone shrine carved on it and the trench cut around it
Afghanistan

Samangan

Takht-e Rostam, a Buddhist stupa and monastery carved into the rock, two hours from Mazar-e-Sharif.

Carved stupa Monastery caves Blue Mosque
7 Days UNESCO Heritage
The Minaret of Jam seen from the hillside above, with green slopes and paths in the gorge around it
Afghanistan

Ghor

The Minaret of Jam, Afghanistan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, alone in a mountain gorge by the Hari River.

Minaret of Jam Hari River gorge 4x4 expedition
2 Days Hindu Kush Gateway
The Topdara stupa, a domed Buddhist monument of stone, seen from a distance among dry mountains
Afghanistan

Parwan

Topdara, Afghanistan's largest standing stupa, the grapes and pottery of Charikar, and the Salang road into the Hindu Kush.

Topdara stupa Charikar bazaar Salang Pass
3 Days Ghaznavid Heritage
The brick arch of Qala-e Bost, a tall pointed arch with a decorated frame, standing on dry ground under a blue sky
Afghanistan

Helmand

The 11th-century arch of Qala-e Bost and the Ghaznavid palaces of Lashkari Bazar, on the Helmand River.

Qala-e Bost arch Lashkari Bazar Helmand River
3 Days River Valley
The Kunar River winding through a wide green valley between steep mountains, with villages along its banks
Afghanistan

Kunar

A green river valley north-east of Jalalabad, with forested mountains and the town of Asadabad, on the road to Nuristan.

Kunar River Asadabad Forested slopes
2 Days Buddhist Heritage
Bright green fields and lines of trees in the Logar River valley, below bare brown mountains
Afghanistan

Logar

Mes Aynak, a vast Buddhist city on a copper mountain, an hour south of Kabul. Visits need a special permit.

Mes Aynak Logar valley Day trip from Kabul

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What we do

Tours, flights, hotels and the visa paperwork

The part you do not see

Permits, provincial registrations, drivers and hotel bookings — the parts of an Afghan itinerary that need someone on the ground.

Hotel curation Airport handoff Guide timing Flexible pacing

Route planning

Routes built around the season — Bamyan and the Wakhan in summer, Jalalabad in winter — and around how fast you actually want to move.

Flights and hotels

Domestic and international tickets, and hotels we book directly in every province we run — from simple guesthouses to the better places in Kabul and Mazar.

On the ground

Your guide and driver from the airport onward, permits and provincial registrations done for you, and a Kabul number that answers.

How it works

How a trip comes together

Tell us the plan

Your dates, how long you have, and what you want to see. A message on WhatsApp is enough to start.

We send a route

A day-by-day itinerary with hotels, transport and timing, and a price that says what is included.

We handle the rest

Invitation letter for your visa, provincial permits, registration on arrival, and your guide waiting at the airport.

Traveler Stories

What Guests Love About Al Hamid

Real feedback from travelers who explored Afghanistan with our team.

On Google

5.0/5 Google rating, September 2026. Read our reviews · Write one
Responsive team Elegant pacing Trusted guides

"The planning was flawless. Our guide made every city feel safe, rich, and unforgettable."

Sahar M.

Family journey, Kabul and Bamyan

"From airport pickup to hotel check-in, everything was premium and perfectly coordinated."

Daniel K.

Business and Culture Route

"Beautiful itinerary, flexible team, and immediate support whenever we needed anything."

Rahima A.

Private Heritage Journey

Get in touch

Tell us when you want to come

Send your dates, how long you have and what you want to see. We will come back with a route, a price, and exactly what it includes.

WhatsApp reply Route for your dates All-in price

Common Questions

What Customers Ask Us Most

How much does a tour package cost?

Trips start from $200 per person, depending on the destination and length: Kabul from $200, Bamyan from $450, Herat from $300, and remote provinces like Nuristan from $320. Our set tour packages cost $300 to $1,800 per person. Prices include your guide, transfers, and accommodation with breakfast. Contact us for a quote for your group size.

How many days do you need in Afghanistan?

From 4 days for two cities to 11 days for the grand tour. Our multi-city tours: Buddhas and Blue Lakes (Kabul, Bamyan & Band-e Amir), 6 days and 5 nights, $900 to $1,320; Gardens and Minarets (Kabul & Herat), 4 days and 3 nights, $600 to $880; Three Capitals Road (Kabul, Ghazni & Kandahar), 5 days and 4 nights, $750 to $1,100; Cliffs and Citadels (Kabul, Bamyan & Herat), 7 days and 6 nights, $1,050 to $1,540; Hindu Kush Crossing (Kabul, Bamyan & Mazar-e-Sharif), 8 days and 7 nights, $1,200 to $1,760; Heart of Asia Grand Tour (Kabul, Bamyan, Mazar-e-Sharif & Herat), 11 days and 10 nights, $1,650 to $2,420. Prices are per person for a private tour on your dates, and every route can be made shorter or longer.

Can I see Kabul, Bamyan and Band-e Amir in one trip?

Yes. Our Buddhas and Blue Lakes tour does it in 6 days and 5 nights: 1 night in Kabul, 3 nights in Bamyan and 1 night in Kabul. It costs $900 to $1,320 per person, with an English-speaking guide, a vehicle and driver, and hotels with breakfast.

Do you book flights and airline tickets?

Yes. We book and issue air tickets, with a tour or on their own: domestic flights on Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines between Kabul and Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif and Kandahar, and international flights to and from Kabul. Send your dates and departure city on WhatsApp and we will quote the best fare and route.

Can you arrange hotel bookings separately?

Yes. Hotel bookings are available as a standalone service even if you are not taking a full tour package. We work with reliable hotels across all the provinces we cover and can match your budget and preferences.

Do you help with visa documentation?

Yes. We provide full visa documentation support including invitation letters, permit costs, and guidance through the application process. This is included in our tour packages and also available as a separate service.

What are your office hours?

Our office is open Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. On Fridays the office is closed but we remain available online via WhatsApp and email. For urgent inquiries outside office hours, message us on WhatsApp — we respond 24 hours a day.

Can I reach you outside office hours?

Yes. WhatsApp and online support are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including Fridays and holidays. If your question needs an office team member, we will follow up the next working day.