We won’t give you a marketing answer. Afghanistan isn’t a destination like any other, and travelling here means accepting a few rules that aren’t up for debate.

But with the right local team, in the right regions, a growing number of travellers come here every year without any trouble. Here’s how we look at it.

The question everyone asks

It’s in almost every email we get. Is it actually safe?

The honest answer is that it depends entirely on where you go and who you go with. On your own, blind, we’d tell you not to.

With us, it’s a different conversation

What it’s really like on the ground right now

Afghanistan today is calmer than it has been in years, and the regions we travel in are stable enough for tourism, even if the country rarely makes the news for the right reasons. We keep an eye on the situation constantly, and we’ll change or cancel a trip the moment we need to.

Your safety comes before the itinerary, always.

How we make sure everything goes smoothly

• A guide from our own team travels with every group, from the first day to the last.

• We only use drivers and guesthouses we know personally, never anything improvised.

• There’s a line you and your family can reach at any hour of the trip.

• And our plans flex: if a region looks off, we change the route, no questions asked.

What we ask of you

A few simple things make all the difference here. Your guide walks you through everything before you set off, but the essentials are easy.

• Dress and behave modestly.

• Don’t leave your accommodation without your guide.

• No alcohol.

• Don’t photograph officials, soldiers, police or anyone carrying a weapon.

• Go easy on social media. No live location, and don’t post where you’re staying.

Travel insurance

A policy that covers Afghanistan is required for every trip. We usually point travellers towards IATI, which covers the destination.

A few more things people ask

Can I come on my own?

Yes, plenty of people do, on a private trip with their own guide. We just don’t recommend going fully independent.

Is Kabul safe to visit?

Kabul is calmer than most people expect. We move around the city with a local guide, stick to the areas we know, and travellers spend their days in its gardens, museums and bazaars without trouble.

What if something happens during the trip?

We’re reachable around the clock and every itinerary has a plan B. If a region looks off, we change the route.

What it’s like to go on your own

Honestly? We wouldn’t.

Without local contacts, the language and a feel for each area, you’re guessing. Our guides read a situation long before it becomes a problem, and they know which valley is calm this week and which one to skip. That’s the whole point of coming with a specialist.

Where we actually take you

We stick to the regions we know and consider suitable for visitors, places like Bamyan, Band-e-Amir and Mazar-e-Sharif, and we stay well away from anywhere sensitive. In practice that means Kabul, Bamyan, Band-e-Amir, Mazar-e-Sharif and Balkh, and the Wakhan in season.

Safety advice

• Dress and behave modestly.

• Never leave your accommodation without your guide.

• Avoid speaking loudly in the street and drawing attention to yourself.

• Avoid prolonged eye contact with Afghan women.

• It is forbidden to bring in or consume alcohol.

• Do not post information on social media that reveals your location or the places you visit.

• Do not take photographs of official buildings, military personnel, police officers or anyone carrying a weapon.

Looking for a travel insurance to cover your trip? IATI Travel insurance stands by your side: https://www.iatitravelinsurance.com/?welcome

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