Afghanistan tours. One Kabul operator.
Darya Expeditions has been running Afghanistan tours for many years — through three governments, two evacuations, and the quiet return of foreign travel. We are the ground operator: we book the hotels, hire the drivers, and lead the groups ourselves. No foreign middleman, no wholesale markup.
Private tours — five days to sixteen
Every itinerary runs as a private tour on any dates — any group size, from one traveller to a full corporate group.
4-Day Kabul, Bamiyan & the Blue Lakes
from $990 pp
5-Day Bamiyan, Band-e Amir & Ghazni
from $1,205 pp
5-Day Slow Kabul — Culture Mornings, Lake Afternoons
from $1,085 pp
7-Day Bamiyan, Band-e Amir & Mazar-i-Sharif
from $1,640 pp
10-Day Afghanistan Photography Expedition
from $2,950 pp
10-Day Grand Afghanistan
from $2,895 pp
13-Day Herat, Kandahar, Bamiyan & Mazar-i-Sharif
from $3,450 pp
16-Day Afghanistan End to End
from $4,100 ppLuxury Private Tours — Afghanistan, without compromise
For travellers who want the full depth of Afghanistan with total peace of mind. Everything is private: your vehicle, your guide, your schedule, your table. Security is planned end-to-end by our Kabul office — routes confirmed daily, a senior team with you from the moment you land, and one phone number that answers day and night.
Security, handled quietly
Five-star sleep, real one
Access money can't usually buy
Fixed-date group tours
Founder-led, max 10 travellers, all-inclusive ground price. Solo travellers welcome.
Next group departures
| Tour | Departure | Returns | Tour language | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Day Grand Afghanistan Group Tour | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Thu 10 Sep 2026 |  English | Available |
| 8-Day Afghanistan for Women | Tue 22 Sep 2026 | Tue 29 Sep 2026 | English | Available |
| 10-Day Grand Afghanistan Group Tour | Tue 29 Sep 2026 | Thu 8 Oct 2026 |  Chinese | Available |
| 10-Day Grand Afghanistan Group Tour | Tue 6 Oct 2026 | Thu 15 Oct 2026 | English | Available |
| 10-Day Grand Afghanistan Group Tour | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Thu 12 Nov 2026 | English | Available |
Every Afghanistan tour includes
4★ hotels throughout
Domestic flights included
Licensed Afghan guides
All fees & permits
Why book directly — not through a foreign reseller
Afghan-founded & operated
No reseller margin
AFGTO & Ministry licensed
LOI in 48 hours
Two brothers. One company. Built from nothing.
Hussein and Hassan lost their parents young and grew up in Bamiyan through three decades of conflict. Before founding Darya, Hussein built a private education centre in the Hazarajat that kept teaching girls under Taliban rule — work documented by VICE World News in 2022.
They founded Darya Expeditions — not a charity project, a professional Afghan-owned tour company. The founders still lead every group departure personally.
Is Afghanistan safe to visit in 2026?
The short answer is yes — for travellers using a licensed operator on tested routes. We have run uninterrupted tours since 2021, hosting travellers from the US, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Japan and fifty other countries, with no serious security incident on any Darya group.
Frequently asked before booking
Can Americans travel to Afghanistan?
Yes. US passport holders can travel to Afghanistan and we have hosted Americans on every group departure since 2022. You apply for the visa at an embassy in Islamabad, Dubai, Tehran, Istanbul or Doha; we issue your Letter of Invitation within 48 hours of booking.
Do I need a visa?
Yes — all nationalities need a tourist visa, applied for online as an e-Visa. You need a Letter of Invitation (valued at $200), which Darya issues free within 48 hours of booking confirmation.
Can women travel alone?
Yes. We host solo female travellers on every departure, and we run a dedicated women-only group tour led by a female Afghan guide.
When is the best time to visit?
March–May and September–November are optimal — mild temperatures, good roads, and the passes to Bamiyan and Band-e Amir fully open. Winter tours still run in Kabul, Herat and Mazar.
How do I book?
Use the booking form. We reply within 12 hours with a fixed quote and available dates. A 30% deposit holds your departure; the balance is paid on arrival in Kabul.
