Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Valizea Tours & Expedition

We focus on a pure VIP character and maximum safety. Every tour is strictly limited to a maximum of 6 riders. Only in such a small group can we react flexibly to trail conditions and enjoy the untouched nature far away from mass tourism.

Yes, our expeditions are guaranteed to take place with a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not reached (which is very rare due to the small group size), we will inform you at least 120 days before the start of the trip, and you will receive a 100% refund of your deposit within 14 days.

We make it simple for you: there are no hidden costs with us, but rather an all-inclusive premium package for every continent:

Upon receipt of the booking confirmation, a 30% deposit is due. The remaining 70% is not due until 60 days before the official tour start.

In short: Everything except your personal souvenirs.
The tariff includes your international flights, the provided Honda Transalp, all fuel for the entire route (approx. 7,500 km), all visa and ferry fees, full board including all non-alcoholic beverages, as well as guaranteed single rooms (where possible) in all hotels and exclusive single yurts in the Mongolian Ger camps.

In the all-inclusive tariff, you enjoy absolute freedom. Your excess for riding-related falls or accident damage off-road is reduced to €0.00 (zero euros). You do not need to provide a cash deposit at the start location. Vehicle damage is fully covered by your tariff.

You ride "light" and agile, without heavy luggage on the bike. Directly behind the convoy follows our fully equipped 4x4 support truck, driven by the expedition leader. The vehicle carries your main luggage, a mobile workshop, spare parts, tires, and emergency medical equipment. Should a motorcycle fail completely, we have a backup system to ensure your trip continues without delay.

The crossing from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan is a real highlight. Since these cargo ships do not have a minute-by-minute scheduled timetable, we have deliberately built in a 3-day buffer period in Baku in our route plan. While we handle the logistics at the port, you can relax at the hotel. A waiting time of up to 5 days is part of the expedition character and is managed confidently by us.

You must possess a valid Class A motorcycle license and have solid riding experience on heavy motorcycles. Since we will be tackling demanding off-road stages (gravel, sand, mud) at times, you should bring good basic physical fitness and genuine team spirit.

Yes, absolutely uncompromising. Safety is our top priority. From 10 hours before the start of a daily stage until the stage destination is reached, there is a strict ban on alcohol (0.0 blood alcohol level) and any narcotics. For safety reasons, our guides are authorized to conduct random spot checks if there is reasonable suspicion.

For a one-time fee of €4,000.00, you can join our convoy with your own self-organized adventure bike. This includes experienced navigation by our guides, the use of our safety net in the outback, and the transport of your main luggage in the support truck.

In this tariff, you are entirely self-sufficient. You organize and pay for your flights, accommodation, ferries, and fuel yourself. The complete procurement of all visas, customs documents (e.g., Carnet de Passages), and country-specific motor vehicle insurance is also entirely your own responsibility.

Yes! Our support vehicle is equipped with a high-end satellite system with Iridium and Garmin inReach. Before the tour starts, you will receive an exclusive live tracking link from us. Your family back home can follow the entire expedition in real time on an online map – even deep in the Mongolian outback or the African bush, far away from cell phone coverage.

6. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL REGULATIONS & VACCINATIONS

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• Mandatory vaccinations (compulsory):
  • Yellow fever certificate if previously stayed in endemic areas: No yellow fever vaccination is required for direct entry from Europe to China or Mongolia. But beware: Should you have been in a yellow fever endemic area (e.g., parts of Africa or South America) in the 6 days prior to entry into China, proof of a yellow fever vaccination in the yellow vaccination booklet is strictly required by law for China.
• Strongly recommended vaccinations for the China & Mongolia leg:
  • Standard vaccination protection: Review and refresh of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and polio.
  • Hepatitis A and B: An absolutely indispensable protection, as we will be using local gastronomy extensively in the rural provinces of Western China and Mongolia.
  • Rabies: Strongly recommended for this route. Rabies is widespread among wild animals (wolves, marmots) and stray dogs in the vast steppe regions of Western China (Xinjiang) and Mongolia. As a vaccination cycle takes several weeks, early planning is important here.
  • Typhoid: Recommended for adventure travel through regions with sometimes inadequate drinking water and food hygiene in Central Asia.
  • TBE (Tick-borne encephalitis): Important for the forested areas and long grass steppes of the northern Mongolian route.
• Additional note on China (Health declaration):
  • Chinese authorities use state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras at land borders (e.g., at the crossing from Kazakhstan to China) to measure body temperature. Participants with an elevated body temperature or obvious symptoms of infectious diseases may be isolated or denied entry by Chinese border security.