Trip summary
Number of Nights: 9
Group Size: 4-8
Highlights: The drive to Bamiyan is breathtaking and dramatic. Explore the Bamiyan Buddha Niches and caves, Bandi Amir Lakes, and the Valley of the Dragon. Wander through the Ancient city of Balkh near Mazar, one of the most bustling and quintessentially "Afghan" towns. Drive high into the Hindu Kush through the Salang tunnel, one of the highest tunnels in the world.
Highest tunnel:3,363 m
Detailed itinerary (click here)
Route
This tour begins in Kabul. After a side trip to see Bamiyan and the lakes at Band-i-Amir, the route works its way north through Pul-i-Khumri to Mazar-i-Sharif and Balkh. We will then travel back south via the Salang Pass to Kabul.
Map
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