The Mongolia Saga Eastbound – Sofia to Ulaanbaatar (June, 28 days)

🗺️ YOUR EXPEDITION ROADBOOK

Classic Legend Expedition: Sofia ➔ Ulaanbaatar (The Southern Silk Route)

• Your Fleet: Honda Transalp 650V (Mechanical cult status & indestructibility)
• Your Support Team: Head tour guide, professional motorcycle mechanic & 4x4 support vehicle
• Your Comfort: Hand-picked 4- to 5-star hotels & luxury glamping resorts throughout

STAGE 1: The European Warm-up & The Wild Caucasus

Day 1: Sofia (Bulgaria) ➔ Istanbul (Turkey) | approx. 550 km
The route: Well-maintained highways for a relaxed "get to know" session with your Honda Transalp.
The highlight: In the afternoon, we cross the majestic Bosphorus Bridge — you officially transition from Europe to Asia.
Evening & Night: Check-in at a 5-star hotel directly on the Bosphorus. Exclusive welcome dinner with a view of Istanbul's lights.

Day 2: Istanbul ➔ Samsun (Black Sea Coast) | approx. 730 km
The route: Epic riding across the Anatolian highlands. Perfect asphalt, sweeping curves.
The highlight: Grand arrival at the maritime backdrop of the Black Sea in the evening light.
Evening & Night: The best 5-star boutique hotel in the port city of Samsun.

Day 3: Samsun ➔ Sarpi Border ➔ Batumi (Georgia) | approx. 460 km
The route: Picturesque coastal road along the Black Sea to the Georgian border.
The highlight: VIP pre-registration for fast border crossing. Pulsating nightlife in Batumi.
Evening & Night: 5-star luxury right on the beach promenade (e.g., Radisson Blu).

Day 4: Batumi ➔ Tbilisi (Capital of Georgia) | approx. 370 km
The route: Dreamy twisty roads passing ancient fortresses and deep gorges.
The highlight: Arrival in the magical historic old town of Tbilisi.
Evening & Night: Award-winning 5-star design hotel (e.g., Stamba Hotel).

✈️ STAGE 2: The Caucasus Bottleneck & The Caspian Sea

Day 5: Tbilisi – VIP Relaxation & Culture Day (No riding)
The experience: The motorcycles are loaded onto the express freight train to Baku. You enjoy a private city tour, historic sulfur baths, and an exclusive Georgian wine tasting.
Evening & Night: Second night at the 5-star hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 6: VIP flight to Baku (Azerbaijan) | 1 hr flight time
The experience: Premium class flight across the border. Private shuttle from the airport.
The highlight: Sightseeing between the UNESCO old town and the futuristic skyscrapers of the oil metropolis.
Evening & Night: 5-star luxury (e.g., Four Seasons Baku or Flame Towers).

Day 7: Reunion of the fleet & Alat Port ➔ Embarkation | approx. 70 km
The highlight: Your Transalps are already customs-cleared and ready to go. Together, we roll onto the cargo ferry across the Caspian Sea.
Evening & Night: VIP outside cabins on board.

Day 8: On the Caspian Sea (Transit)
The experience: Decompression at sea. Enjoy the deck, sort photos, briefing by the tour guide for Central Asia.

STAGE 3: The Kazakh Steppe & The Tian Shan Mountains

Day 9: Arrival in Aktau (Kazakhstan) ➔ Beyneu | approx. 450 km
The highlight: The infinite expanse of the barren Kazakh steppe opens up before you.
Evening & Night: Best 4-star business hotel in Beyneu.

Day 10 to Day 13: The Great Kazakhstan Crossing | approx. 2,200 km
The route: Beyneu ➔ Aralsk ➔ Shymkent ➔ Taraz ➔ Almaty.
The experience: Endless horizons, camels by the roadside, constant accompaniment by our 4x4 team with ice-cold drinks and snacks.
Evening & Night: Hand-picked 4- to 5-star accommodations along the ancient Silk Road.

Day 14: Almaty – Rest day at the foot of the high mountains
The experience: Non-riding day. Intermediate service on your Transalp by our professional mechanic.

STAGE 4: The China Logistics Miracle (Guided Convoy)

Day 15: Almaty ➔ Khorgas Border (China) | approx. 360 km
The experience: Handover of the bikes to the customs security zone. Meeting with the mandatory Chinese guide.
Evening & Night: Premium hotel directly in the border district.

Day 16: Khorgas – Driver's License Day (No riding)
The experience: You will receive your temporary Chinese driver's license & license plates. Our team handles all customs formalities.

Day 17: Khorgas ➔ Sayram Lake ➔ Ürümqi | approx. 670 km
The highlight: Gigantic Guozigou suspension bridge, crystal-clear Sayram Lake, flawless asphalt through Xinjiang.
Evening & Night: 5-star luxury at the Sheraton Grand Ürümqi.

Day 18 to Day 21: The China Desert Express | approx. 2,100 km
The route: Ürümqi ➔ Hami ➔ Dunhuang ➔ Baotou ➔ Erenhot.
The experience: Crossing the legendary Gobi Desert. Fuel supply via our support vehicle (VIP canister system).
Evening & Night: Upscale 4- to 5-star hotels in modern Chinese metropolises.

STAGE 5: The Grand Mongolia Finale (Gobi Desert)

Day 22: Erenhot (China) ➔ Border ➔ Sainshand (Mongolia) | approx. 230 km
The highlight: Passage through the monumental dinosaur border gate. First natural trails. Pure freedom.
Evening & Night: Exclusive luxury yurt camp with private bathroom & premium Mongolian BBQ under the stars.

Day 23: Sainshand ➔ Khamariin Khiid ➔ Gobi Camp | approx. 280 km
The highlight: Trails to the Shambhala energy center. Free-roaming camels and wild horses.
Evening & Night: Luxury yurt camp in the majestic silence of the Gobi.

Day 24: Gobi Camp ➔ Ulaanbaatar (THE GOAL!) | approx. 260 km
The highlight: The glorious arrival of your six Transalp legends in the capital. You have conquered the continent on two wheels!
Evening & Night: 5-star Shangri-La Hotel Ulaanbaatar.

🏆 STAGE 6: Finale, Culture & VIP Departure

Day 25: Ulaanbaatar – Culture & Celebration Day (No riding)
The experience: Private shuttle to the 40-meter-high Genghis Khan statue.
The highlight: Grand gala farewell dinner with traditional Mongolian live music (throat singing).

Day 26 to Day 28: Cashmere Shopping & VIP Flight Home
The experience: Relaxed souvenir shopping (world-famous Mongolian cashmere). Return flight in premium/business class back to Europe.

💼 Organizational Note

Your luggage travels safely and dust-free in the 4x4 support vehicle throughout the entire tour. You only ride with light day luggage during the day. All permits, visas, fuel costs, and hotel entry fees are 100% covered in your tour price.

Fully included in the tour price:

• ✈️ All international round-trip flights from a major European hub, including checked baggage & transit domestic flights
• 🏍️ Honda Transalp 650V with comprehensive insurance
• 🛌 4- to 5-star hotels & luxury glamping throughout
• 🍾 Full-board gourmet meals including all non-alcoholic beverages
• 🛠️ 4x4 support vehicle & professional motorcycle mechanic
• 🛂 All visas, Carnet de Passages & special permits (including Chinese driver's license)
• ⛽ All fuel costs & tolls
• 🚑 Satellite internet (Starlink/Iridium) & 24/7 emergency evacuation guarantee

Regular price: € 24,900 | Pre-order price incl. 10% discount: € 22,410
Maximum group size: 6 participants