Afghanistan April Spring Tour

Start
Apr 3, 2026
Kabul
End
Apr 11, 2026
Kabul
Duration
9 days
Price
US$2495.00


TOUR OVERVIEW


This April, discover Afghanistan as it awakens into spring. Begin in Kabul, where the energy of the bustling capital meets crisp mountain air and blossoming landscapes.

From here, journey north to Mazar-i-Sharif, the vibrant heart of the region, where the famed Blue Mosque glows under clear skies. Use it as your base to explore the ancient Silk Road cities of Balkh and Samangan, stepping into centuries of history.

Next, breathtaking Bamiyan - home to the towering niches of the lost Buddhas and the stunning Band-e-Amir lakes, their waters shimmering in the spring light.

A highlight of your trip: a visit to the Parwana Childrens' Circus, where local youth showcase resilience and joy through performance - a testament to Afghanistan's hope for the future.

Return to Kabul, where your journey began, with memories of a land rich in beauty, history, and unexpected warmth.

Get in touch for the full itinerary

This tour can also be done in conjunction with the Kabul Marathon. For more information about the marathon event, please check out the Kabul Marathon website .


Afghanistan
City walls of Balkh, Afghanistan

As part of our work in Afghanistan, we support the Parwana Children's Circus and the great work that they do. We visit them on every tour, and SAIGA Tours donates a portion of our tour sales each time we visit. To learn more about the amazing work Parwana does, you can read here .

INCLUSIONS:

Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels/guesthouses, breakfast included

Transport, beginning and ending in Kabul

Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary

Visa support

Western and local guides


SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $450

What is the single supplement? This is paid to guarantee a single room. If you are travelling alone and would like to be roomed with another single traveller, you do not need to pay this.



EXCLUSIONS:

Visa fee

Meals other than breakfast

Transport to and from Kabul

Accommodation and any other services before or after the tour

Personal expenses such as souvenirs or any optional activities

Tips

Any additional flights needed in Afghanistan that may be necessary due to security concerns


Bamyan, Afghanistan
Blue Mosque, Mazar i Sharif, Afghanistan


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Experience the chaos of Kabul

See first hand how life is for ordinary Afghanis under the Taliban

Fall in love with the amazing landscapes and scenery




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Due to safety considerations we choose not to publicise our exact itinerary.

If you are interested in joining us please get in touch and we will gladly send you the details.



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