Small GroupSeasonalKabul · Bamiyan · Band-e Amir · Herat
Classic Afghanistan
Kabul's gardens, the cliffs of Bamiyan, the lakes of Band-e Amir and Timurid Herat.
10 days2–10 people
Sample price from
$2,950
Bamiyan Province
Band-e Amir
Six sapphire lakes held by natural travertine walls.
Afghanistan's first national park is a chain of six deep-blue lakes separated by natural mineral dams, framed by ochre cliffs.
History & culture
Formed over millennia by mineral-rich water, the lakes were declared a national park in 2009.
Highlights
- Band-e Haibat, the largest lake
- Cliff-top viewpoints
- Shrine of Hazrat Ali
- Picnics with local families
Best time to visit
June to September
Journeys
Tours including Band-e Amir
Questions
Is it a day trip from Bamiyan?
Yes, it is usually visited as a day trip of around 75 km each way.
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