5 days in Afghanistan

Trip available from 1 traveler.

All accommodation is based in a private room in a standard, secure hotel or guest house, all the accommodation we use has armed security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You won’t need to spend any extra money while you’re in Afghanistan. Tipping the guide and driver and buying souvenirs for your friends is up to you.

On arrival, the guide will take you to a store where you can buy typical Afghan clothing, which you will have to wear on top of your own throughout the trip. This comes at an extra cost

LOCAL LAWS AND CUSTOMS

Religion:

Afghanistan is a Muslim country governed by Islamic Law/Sharia. It therefore has different laws and customs regarding religion, marriage and sexual relations. When traveling in Afghanistan, act conservatively and be careful not to offend local religious beliefs. You should never try to convert Muslims to other religions. Don’t forget that you can’t hug or kiss your wife in public. If you are a man, never touch, look at or talk to an Afghan woman in public.

Clothing:

Visitors should dress conservatively in Afghanistan. Women should always wear a headscarf and loose clothing that covers their arms and legs. Wearing local clothes is not compulsory, but it is considered a sign of respect for the local culture. Our guides will be happy to take you to local stores to buy clothes.

Food and drink:

It is illegal to import and consume alcohol and pork products. Drink only bottled water. Don’t leave your drinks unattended and never accept an open bottle from strangers. During Ramadan (Islam’s holy month), Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke during the day. To avoid offense, you should not eat, drink or smoke in public during this period. We’ll help you do it privately.

Photo:

Photographing government buildings, military installations and palaces is not allowed. You should avoid photographing women and other local people without their consent. Our guides can help you with this.

Currency:

In Afghanistan, cash is used. The local currency is Afghani, but American dollars and euros are also available. Our guides will take you to a currency exchange office.

Vaccination:

It is not a requirement to enter Afghanistan, but it is advisable to check this situation before leaving your country. It is advisable to check that you have up-to-date vaccinations against tetanus, hepatitis A and typhoid fever.
We recommend an online traveler’s consultation with Dra. Andreia, we can make the appointment.

Driving:

Driving in Afghanistan can be a challenge. Driving on the other side of the road and dealing with unfamiliar traffic laws can be a stressful situation. You may have to deal with bad roads, poor lighting and bad driving. If you want to drive and rent a car, bring your international driving license.

Accommodation:

Accommodation will be in a private room in a secure hotel or guest house.

Reporting a crime:

If you are the victim of a crime, report it to the local (Taliban) police. They are the current government of Afghanistan and will protect it if that happens. The Taliban welcome tourists and are happy for them to visit Afghanistan. You can also report crime to the Tourism, Culture and Information service in Kabul and the provinces. Our guides will help you to do this.

Advice:

Cooperate with your tour guide and the emergency services if you are involved in a serious incident.

Stay away from military sites, security installations and some public buildings, as advised by your guide.

Always keep copies of your passport and other travel documents with you.

Consider emailing copies of important documents to yourself and to us, so that they can be accessed from any computer.

Always have your registration letter with you.

You don’t need to take a lot of money with you if your trip is all-inclusive. You’ll only need money for shopping, flights and to tip the guide and driver.

Avoid showing large sums of money or wearing valuable jewelry in public.

Keep an eye on your personal belongings in public places, such as crowded streets, bazaars and near street children and beggars.

Avoid demonstrations and protests and don’t give interviews to the media or YouTube channels about politics.

Avoid walking alone and traveling at night, especially between cities.

The value of the flights will depend on the chosen date, this way, we do not present a value for the flights, but we budget for each client.

If you wish to buy the flight with Triskelion Expeditions, please inform us at the time of booking so that we can help you with the purchase of the flights

The traveller is responsible for carrying all necessary travel documents.

You will need a passport that is valid for longer than your intended stay, with additional blank pages and with a minimum validity of six months after the date of departure from the country.
An individual passport is required for your child.

You must have an entry visa before you can enter Afghanistan. It is not possible to obtain a visa at the point of entry to the country.

You should go to the embassy or consulate of Afghanistan in one of the following countries: Qatar, Abu Dubai, Pakistan. We recommend Pakistan, as it is the closest country to Afghanistan and has the cheapest accommodation. Our partner has an agent in Pakistan who can help you acquire a visa there.

The visa costs $80 and if you want to apply for an urgent visa it costs +$40 and can be acquired in just a few hours. This value can change at any time.

An invitation letter will be sent to you to make the process easier.

You need to be registered with Afghanistan’s Department of Tourism, Culture and Information when you arrive and we’ll do it for you. However, if you are staying with friends or in independent accommodation, you will need to register immediately.

A minimum payment of 35 per cent of the cost of the trip is required to confirm the booking.

The remaining amount must be paid at least 45 days before the start date of the trip.

The remaining value of the trip can be paid in instalments up to 45 days before the beginning of the trip.