3-Day Bamyan Tour with Band-e Amir and the Buddhas of Bamyan

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Bamyan's main attractions alone or with a small group tour
• 02 See the remaining giant Buddhas of Bamyan sculptures in Shahr-e Gholghola
• 03 Stroll through the Zahak City
• 04 Take in the world-famous Band-e Amir Lake of Bamyan
• 05 Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Afghanistan and its treasures

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey to the Buddhas of Bamyan and beyond. Visit the awe-inspiring Buddhas of Bamyan, explore the enigmatic Gholghola City and haunting Zuhak (Red City), and discover the stunning Band-e Amir with its tranquil Lapis Lazuli Lake. The tour also takes you to Band-e Pudina, the historic Ghazan (Ab Bala), and the captivating Dar-e Fuladi, offering a rich introduction to Bamyan's cultural and natural treasures.

Visit the awe-inspiring Buddhas of Bamyan, explore the enigmatic Gholghola City and haunting Zuhak (Red City), and discover the stunning Band-e Amir with its tranquil Lapis Lazuli Lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kabul, Bamyan, Band-e Amir National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Buddhas of Bamyan, Gholghola City and Zuhak

09:00 AM

• Tour to the Buddhas of Bamyan, Gholghola City, and Zuhak (Red City).

01:00 PM

• Lunch (1 PM).

02:00 PM

• Tour to the Valley of the Dragon (Dar-e Ajdhar).

06:00 PM

• Back to hotel. End of Day 1. Overnight in Bamyan.

2

Day 02

Band-e Amir and Band-e Pudina

09:00 AM

• Tour to Band-e Amir (Lapis Lazuli Lake).

01:00 PM

• Lunch (1 PM +-).

02:00 PM

• Tour to Band-e Pudina.

06:00 PM

• Back to hotel. End of Day 2. Overnight in Bamyan.

3

Day 03

Ghazan (Ab Bala) and Dar-e Fuladi

09:00 AM

• Tour to Ghazan (Ab Bala).

01:00 PM

• Lunch (1 PM +-).

02:00 PM

• Tour to Dar-e Fuladi.

06:00 PM

• Back to hotel. End of Day 3. Overnight in Bamyan.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Secure and confidential pick-up and drop-off service.
• Air-conditioned 5- or 10-seater car hire facilitating safe travel by road.
• Three- to five-day (or more, as you wish) solo or small-group tour.
• English-speaking guide (multi-lingual guides available).
• Skip-the-line tickets and travel permits.
• Meal and medicine on board.
• Hotel accommodation.

What's Not Included

• Security guards (vetted by the Police department).
• Doctor on board.
• Afghanistan visa invitation.
• Air tickets.
• Insurance.

Know before you go

• Wearing local dress is advisable (we can provide complimentary).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kabul, Afghanistan

Tour start

Bamyan, Afghanistan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.