Discover Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Easy
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Experienced local guide(s) in Afghanistan where required
- Private transport throughout the Afghanistan tour
- Airport transfers in Islamabad and Afghanistan
- Domestic flights within Afghanistan where specified in the final itinerary
- Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis (single supplement available upon request)
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) throughout the tour
- Driver accommodation and meals
- Fuel, road tolls and parking charges
- Afghanistan visa support documents where applicable
- Pakistan visa support documents where applicable
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights unless specifically stated
- Afghanistan visa fee
- Pakistan visa fee
- Monument, museum, national park and attraction entrance fees unless specifically stated
- Travel insurance
- Meals and beverages outside the included full-board meal service
- Personal expenses, laundry and telephone charges
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Expenses arising from security conditions, government restrictions, visa or permit changes, road closures, flight cancellations, political situations, site closures, weather conditions or any circumstances beyond the control of Hunza Explorers
Requirements
- A valid passport with sufficient validity is required for international travel.
- Travellers must obtain the appropriate Afghanistan visa before travel, according to their nationality and current Afghan entry requirements.
- A valid Pakistan visa is required for travellers entering Pakistan unless they are exempt under applicable regulations.
- The tour starts and ends in Islamabad, with the Afghanistan portion beginning with a flight from Islamabad to Kabul.
- Afghanistan's entry, visa, security, movement and photography requirements can change without notice. Travellers must comply with all current instructions from the relevant authorities.
- Security conditions can vary significantly between cities and regions. The itinerary may be changed, shortened or suspended if conditions make travel unsafe.
- Access to archaeological sites, museums, monuments and religious landmarks may be restricted or unavailable at short notice.
- Photography may be restricted at certain locations. Travellers must follow local instructions and obtain permission where required.
- Travellers should dress conservatively and respectfully, particularly when visiting mosques, shrines and other religious or culturally sensitive locations.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as sightseeing may involve uneven ground, historic structures, steps and archaeological sites.
- Weather conditions can vary considerably between Kabul, Bamyan, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif, particularly because of differences in elevation and season.
- Bamyan and surrounding highland areas can experience cold conditions, including snow during Winter.
- Travellers should bring suitable layers, a warm jacket and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Sun protection, including sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, is recommended.
- Travellers should carry sufficient personal medication and any essential prescriptions.
- Medical facilities and emergency services may be limited compared with major international destinations. Appropriate travel insurance with relevant emergency coverage is strongly recommended.
- Internal travel may involve long road journeys and changing road conditions.
- Domestic flights, where used, are subject to weather, airline operations and security conditions.
- The itinerary is designed for cultural and historical sightseeing rather than strenuous trekking, but some archaeological and historical sites require walking on uneven surfaces.
- Travellers should respect local customs, cultural practices, religious traditions and instructions from local authorities and guides.
- The tour may be modified because of security conditions, road closures, flight cancellations, government restrictions, site closures, weather, political developments or other circumstances beyond the control of Hunza Explorers.
- Travellers should review the latest travel advice issued by their own government before booking and again before departure.
