The Central Route of Afghanistan is a historic journey through the country’s cultural and geographic heart — once traveled by Silk Road traders, Buddhist pilgrims, and empires like the Ghurids, Timurids, and Alexander the Great himself. This route connects iconic sites like the Bamiyan Buddhas, the sapphire lakes of Band-e-Amir, the towering Minaret of Jam, the Persian-influenced city of Herat, and the sacred Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif. From Kabul to Kandahar and beyond, it’s a path that weaves together ancient civilizations, natural wonders, and the deep resilience of Afghan heritage.
Arrive at Kabul International Airport. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Rest and relax after your journey. Overnight in Kabul.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Kabul. Places to visit: National Museum of Afghanistan, Babur’s Gardens, Shah-e-Doh Shamshira Mosque, Local bazaar (e.g., Chicken Street). Overnight in Kabul.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bamiyan via the scenic Hajigak Pass, enjoying views of the rugged Hindu Kush mountains. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later, visit the Buddhas of Bamiyan. Overnight in Bamiyan.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Band-e-Amir. After sightseeing, continue to Band-e-Amir National Park to visit the beautiful chain of blue lakes. Later, drive to Yakawlang. Overnight in Yakawlang in camps or Chai Khana.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Chaghcharan, the provincial capital of Ghor, enjoying dramatic mountain landscapes along the way. Overnight in a hotel at Chaghcharan.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the remote and UNESCO-listed Minaret of Jam, located at the confluence of the Hari and Jam rivers. Explore the site and surrounding valley. Overnight near the Minaret of Jam or in a nearby guesthouse/Chai Khana or camps.
Early breakfast. Drive westward to the historic city of Herat, once a cultural center of the Persian Empire. Overnight in a hotel in Herat.
Explore the historical and cultural highlights of Herat. Places to visit: Herat Citadel (Qala Iktyaruddin), Great Mosque of Herat (Masjid Jami), Gawhar Shad Mausoleum, Musalla Complex, Herat Bazaar.Overnight in Herat.
Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight from Herat to Kabul. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. Overnight in Kabul.
After an early breakfast, take a day trip to the scenic Panjshir Valley, known for its natural beauty and role in Afghan history. Places to visit: Tomb of Ahmad Shah Massoud, Panjshir River, Local villages and viewpoints, Return to Kabul in the evening. Overnight in Kabul.
Transfer to Kabul International Airport for your onward or homebound flight.
Yes. We are government licensed tour operators and will provide LOI for your visa if you book a tour with us.
Our pricing is based on twin/double sharing room. You can opt for single room with extra charges.
Yes, we do have Pick up services from the airport
You must have your own international travel insurance with an adventure travel add-on.
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