15 Days – Ladies Only Tour
- 15 Days
- Spring/Summer
- Max 8
Afghanistan: A Journey for Women
The first women-only tour operated by a local Afghan company since the Taliban’s return
This is not just a tour it’s a powerful cultural exchange and an unforgettable adventure. Our Ladies Only Tour offers women a rare opportunity to explore Afghanistan safely and comfortably, guided by knowledgeable local female guides who open doors to places and conversations normally inaccessible to outsiders.
Experience warm hospitality, vibrant culture and meaningful interactions with Afghan women inside their homes, their studios, their businesses and their communities.
Tour Overview
Over 15 days, you’ll explore Afghanistan’s breathtaking landscapes, ancient heritage and vibrant women-led spaces from bustling bazaars to peaceful courtyards, from mountain valleys to centuries-old monuments.
This journey is designed to be inspiring, educational and life-changing, offering stories and moments you’ll remember forever.
Why a Women-Only Tour?
Because women connect differently.
Because Afghan women want to meet you, talk to you and share their world something that simply isn’t possible on mixed-gender tours.
This exclusive women-only format creates:
Deep conversations with Afghan women
Access to private homes & female-only spaces
Unfiltered cultural exchange
A supportive, comfortable atmosphere for solo female travelers
A chance to form lifelong friendships with travelers and locals
Our female guides lead every step, ensuring comfort, understanding, and authentic experiences.
Tour Highlights
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Kabul Cultural Insights – Visit the National Museum of Afghanistan, stroll through Babur Gardens, and explore local female-led artisan workshops.
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Bamiyan Valley & Band-e Amir – See the iconic Buddhas of Bamiyan, explore cave monasteries, and enjoy the serene lakes of Band-e Amir National Park.
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Herat’s Timurid Splendor – Admire the Great Mosque of Herat and Herat Citadel, plus visit female-run artisan studios and traditional bazaars.
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Authentic Village Experiences – Engage with women in rural communities, learning about handicrafts, cooking, and local traditions.
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Scenic Highland & Desert Landscapes – Travel through valleys, mountain passes, and desert plains, witnessing some of Afghanistan’s most breathtaking natural scenery.
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Safety & Comfort Focused – Designed exclusively for women, with women-friendly accommodations, guides, and culturally sensitive itineraries.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival - Kabul
- Pick up from Kabul International AirPort
- Arrival, arrangement, and check in to the hotel
- Visiting a tailor for making a local Afghani outfit (Optional )
- Visiting the Old bird market with 100 years old, walking around the Mandavi Bazaar and talking to local people
- Will have a short visit to the Shah do Shamshera Mosque, Ethnographic Research Museum – Flexible
- Visiting one of the beautiful blue mosque in Kabul (Shrine of Sakhi), BiBi Mehro Hill (The Taliban Big white Flag)
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 02 : Kabul Tour
- Visiting the National Museum of Afghanistan
- Going to Darul Aman palace, Babur Garden/ Chilston Garden (Optional), Toop Hill with a stunning view of the houses on the mountains
- walking around the city and talking to local people (if interested)
- Visiting the Qargha Lake, continue our tour to the beautiful Paghman Valley and Palaces
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 03 : Kabul - Bamyan
- Start our trip to Bamyan, it’s around 3 and half hours driving time!
- Arrival, arrangement the permits, check in to the hotel
- Continue our tour to one of the most stunning and beautiful place in Afghanistan, the first national park – Band e Amir blue lakes
- Walking around the lakes, boat riding, horse riding and swimming (optional)
- Arranging the local Bamyan food (Kolokhi – Potato and chicken meals – If interested)
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 04 : Bamyan Tour
- Visiting the ruins of Gholghola city (the city of scream), Buddha statues (the 6th century monumental Buddhist statues were craved in to the cliffs of the Bamyan Valley), Zuhak city also known as Red city
- Walking around the bamyan city and enjoying from warm hospitality of local people
- Visiting the Dragon Valley / Shah Foladi Valley (Optional)-Flexible based on the time!
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 05 : Bamyan - FirozKoh
- Start our early morning trip to FirozKoh, Ghor Province
- Arrival, arrangement the permits!
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 06 : FirozKoh - Jam - Herat
- Continue our tour to the Jam Valley
- Visiting the Minaret of Jam, walking Around the village and talking with local people
- Continue our trip to Herat
- It will be a long driving way!
- Overnight camping on the way / continue our driving to Herat
Day 07 : Herat
- Arrival and Rest Day
- Arranging the permission letter
- will visit Bam e Herat – Takht e Safar for having the Herat city view – Flexible
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 08 : Herat Tour
- Visiting the Citadel of Herat also known as Arg e Herat (with origins dating back to the time of Alexander the Great around 330 BC), Friday Mosque, Tile Factory, and walking around the handicrafts shops (if interested – Shopping)
- Visiting the Musalla Complex (Minaret of Herat, Tomb of Gowher Shad Bigum and Amir Ali Shir Navai), Jihad Museum, and Shrine of Khawja Abdullah Ansari
- Visiting the Old Herat Bazaar ( Ancient city, Mukhtar Zara Caravanserai, Attarbashi House an old Herat house)
- Visiting the Malan Bridge – Flexible
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 09 : Herat - Helmand - Kandahar
- Starting our early morning trip to Helmand Province
- Arrival, arrangement the permits!
- Visiting the Boost Fort also known as a Qala e Boost (Boost Fort, also known as the Citadel of Lashkar Gah, is an ancient military fort in Helmand, Afghanistan, dating back to the Ghaznavid era, renowned for its strategic location, Islamic architecture, and rich historical significance)
- Continue our trip to Kandahar
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 10 : Kandahar Tour
- Visiting the Kandahar Islamic Museum and Art Gallery
- Explore the Kandahar old city, Covered bazaar, the mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Durrani (the founder Durrani empire and modern Afghanistan), Cloak Mosque (the mosque of Prophet Mohammad’s cloak )
- Driving to Arghandab district, visiting the Tomb of Baba Vali Kandahari
- Visiting the mausoleum of Haji Mirwais Khan Hotak, and Chil Zina ( Forty stairs on the hill is an ancient rock-carved staircase located in Kandahar, Afghanistan) to will have a complete view of Kandahar city
- Having short tour to the Aino Mina town and explore modern side of Kandahar
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 11 : Kandahar - Ghazni
- Start our trip to Ghazni, an ancient city of Afghanistan full of historical sights
- Arrival, arrangement, and check in to the hotel
- Visiting the Ghazni Museum, and the ruins of Soviet Union military Tanks
- Walking around the city and explore people daily lifestyle
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 12 : Ghazni - Kabul
- Visiting the Minarets of Ghazni, the mausoleum of Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi , the ruins of Ghazni Citadel (Arg), Tepa Sardar (a Buddhist monastery)
- Driving to Kabul
- Planning based on the remain time and your interest!
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 13 : Kabul - Mazar I Sharif Tour - Samangan
- Flight to Mazar I Sharif (10:00-11:00 AM Kam Air)
- Arrival , arrangement and check in to the hotel
- Start our trip to Samangan Province
- It’s around one and half hours driving time!
- Visiting the ruins of Jahan Numa Palace, Takht e Rustam Stupa and Takht e Bano
- Driving back to Mazar I Sharif
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 14 : Mazar I Sharif and Balkh - Kabul
- Visiting the Blue Mosque ( Shrine of Hazrat Ali – one of the most important religious sites in Afghanistan ), walking around the city and exploring people daily life
- Continue our tour to the Balkh district, visiting the ruins of Nuh Gunbad mosque – one of Afghanistan’s oldest Islamic monuments, mausoleum of Rabia Balkhi ( known as the first female poets of Persian literature), Green Mosque,Balkh ancient city, and the ruins of Burj Ayaraan (the defense wall of Balkh ancient city)
- Flight back to Kabul (14:00-15:00 PM Ariana Airline)
- Visiting chicken street – handicrafts center and shopping (if interested)
- Overnight in the hotel
Day 15 : Departure
Drop off to the Kabul International AirPort (Your drop off will be arranged based on your departure flight time)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation: 3/4 star hotels
- Transportation: Private (4WD)
- Meal: 3x daily + water
- Expert Tour Guide
- All Permits
- Letter of Invitation
- Sights Entrance Fee
- Local Sim Card / Wi-Fi
Cost Excludes
- Visa Fee
- International Flights
- Personal Shopping + Soft drinks and snacks
- Travel Insurance
Starting from
$1799 / Person