Private fixed itinerary Year-round
Central Afghanistan Discovery
From $1,250 / person
Seven days from Kabul into Bamyan and back, with highland roads, the Bamyan valley, and Band-e-Amir when conditions allow.
Kabul → Bamyan → Parwan
Experience Afghanistan
Not the headlines. The hospitality. The history. The highlands.
AfghanTours is a licensed, American-led tour operator based in Kabul. We plan private journeys with local guides, Letter of Invitation support for every booked tour, and routes that can change when the road, the weather, or access changes.
American-led, Kabul-based 15+ years on the ground Private local guides Letter of Invitation support on every booked tour
Featured Tours
Curated journeys built around real access.
Our featured itineraries combine the major sights with the operational planning required to travel responsibly through Afghanistan.
Scheduled departure Apr-Jun
Afghanistan Discovery Tour Spring
From $1,890 / person
Witness the dramatic transformation of the Afghan landscape as spring brings lush valleys and blooming orchards to Kabul, Bamyan, and the ancient streets of Herat.
Kabul → Bamyan → Parwan → Wardak → Herat
Scheduled departure Sep-Nov
Afghanistan Discovery Tour Fall
From $1,950 / person
Explore the legendary historical sites of Kabul, Bamyan, and Herat framed by the brilliant golden hues, crisp air, and seasonal harvests of an Afghan autumn.
Kabul → Bamyan → Parwan → Wardak → Herat
Private fixed itinerary Jan-Mar
Bamyan Skiing Tour
From $1,300 / person
Combine premier winter sport with deep cultural immersion, carving fresh tracks into the legendary slopes of the Koh-e-Baba mountains before relaxing in historic Bamyan.
Kabul → Bamyan → Parwan → Wardak
Scheduled departure Dec-Mar
Buzkashi Expedition
Custom quote
A thrilling, fast-paced winter journey centered around witnessing Afghanistan's fierce and spectacular national sport, Buzkashi, played across the northern plains.
Kabul → Bamyan → Parwan → Wardak → Baghlan → Samangan
Private fixed itinerary Year-round
Kabul & Surroundings
From $990 / person
Discover the fascinating layers of Afghanistan's capital city and its nearby valleys, exploring bustling bazaars, historic gardens, and spectacular mountain passes.
Kabul → Parwan → Panjshir
Scheduled departure Year-round
Weekend in Kabul
Custom quote
A condensed but rich itinerary perfect for short-stay travelers looking to experience the vibrant markets, historical landmarks, and culinary highlights of Kabul.
Kabul
Scheduled departure Nov-Mar
Winter Circuit
Custom quote
Journey through the quiet, snow-covered beauty of central and northern Afghanistan, offering an unforgettable perspective on local life during the serene winter months.
Kabul → Bamyan → Parwan → Wardak → Samangan → Balkh
Scheduled departure Jun-Sep
Summer Circuit
Custom quote
Take advantage of the perfect mountain weather to traverse the ancient trade routes connecting the high valleys of Bamyan with the northern plains of Mazar-e-Sharif.
Kabul → Balkh → Bamyan → Parwan → Wardak → Samangan
Private fixed itinerary Year-round
Treasures of the Silk Road
From $2,450 / person
An epic cross-country expedition tracing the footsteps of ancient traders, connecting the blue-tiled mosques of Mazar-e-Sharif and Herat with the heart of Kabul.
Kabul → Balkh → Bamyan → Parwan → Wardak → Herat
Tour Preview
Beyond the tour catalog
Custom, specialist, and return planning.
Not every journey belongs in the tour grid. Choose the planning path that matches your goals — then request a proposal from our Kabul team.
Build My JourneyPrefer a published itinerary? Browse tour packages.
No fake Day 1–N Proposal-led Separated from tours
Custom Journey
Build My Journey
Private leisure planning with no predetermined duration, itinerary, route, or package price.
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Proposal-led logistics
Specialist Services
Photography, research, media, business, and expedition support — not fixed tour packages.
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Diaspora & veterans
Return Journeys
Heritage returns and veterans, contractors, and diplomats visits — distinct from leisure tours.
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Afghanistan is extraordinary. It deserves more than guesswork.
Private journeys are planned around the country as it actually works: its roads, seasons, access, hospitality, and people.
On the ground in Kabul
Journeys are planned from Kabul around real routes, seasons, access, and operating conditions. Drivers, guides, and hotel partners are people we already work with.
Letter of Invitation
Every customer who books a tour with us receives LOI support. Provincial travel permits for the itinerary are processed in advance. We do not issue visas.
Routes that can change
Itineraries are built around real drive times, seasons, and access. If a pass is the wrong call that week, we use another road or we wait.
Vehicles
Standard journeys use 4WD. An armored vehicle is available as a premium option when you request it. It is not required.
What the days are for
Markets, tea houses, working monuments, and the people who keep them. Not a checklist of ruins.
Afghanistan Through Our Travelers’ Eyes
Travelers, researchers, filmmakers, business visitors, and explorers.
Real moments from the road—historic sites, local communities, mountain journeys, cultural encounters, and everyday Afghanistan.