The Mongolia Saga Westward – Ulaanbaatar to Sofia (August, 28 Days)

🗺️ YOUR EXPEDITION ROADBOOK

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

• Your Fleet: Honda Transalp 650V (Mechanical cult status & indestructibility)
• Your Support Team: Lead tour guide, professional motorcycle mechanic & 4x4 support vehicle
• Your Comfort: Hand-picked 3- to 5-star hotels & luxury glamping resorts throughout

STAGE 1: The Mongolian Start & The Gobi Desert

Day 1–3: Ulaanbaatar – Arrival & Cultural Program (No riding)
The Experience: Welcome at the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel. Private shuttle to the 40-meter-high Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue. Driver's license & permit processing by our team.
The Highlight: Gala welcome dinner with traditional Mongolian live music (throat singing).

Day 4–5: Ulaanbaatar ➔ Gobi Camp ➔ Sainshand | approx. 540 km
The Highlight: Luxury yurt camp in the majestic silence of the Gobi. Free-roaming camels and wild horses. Shambhala energy center at Khamariin Khiid.
Evening & Night: Authentic premium Mongolian BBQ by the campfire under a starry sky.

Day 6: Sainshand ➔ Border ➔ Erenhot (China) | approx. 230 km
The Highlight: Passage through the monumental dinosaur border gate into Inner Mongolia.

STAGE 2: Crossing China (Guided Convoy)

Day 7–10: Erenhot ➔ Baotou ➔ Dunhuang ➔ Hami ➔ Ürümqi | approx. 2,100 km
The Experience: Crossing the legendary Gobi Desert on spectacular national highways. Fuel supply via VIP canister system.
Evening & Night: Upscale 4- to 5-star hotels in modern Chinese metropolises.

Day 11: Ürümqi ➔ Sayram Lake ➔ Khorgas (Border) | approx. 670 km
The Highlight: Crystal-clear alpine Sayram Lake & the gigantic Guozigou suspension bridge.
Evening & Night: Premium hotel located directly in the border district.

Day 12: Khorgas – Customs & Documents Day (No riding)
The Experience: Returning Chinese license plates & driver's licenses. Our team handles all customs formalities.

STAGE 3: Kazakhstan & The Caspian Sea

Day 13–16: Almaty ➔ Taraz ➔ Shymkent ➔ Aralsk ➔ Beyneu | approx. 2,200 km
The Experience: Epic Kazakh steppe, endless horizons, camels along the roadside. Constant 4x4 support with ice-cold drinks.
Evening & Night: Hand-picked 4- to 5-star properties along the Silk Road.

Day 17: Beyneu ➔ Port of Aktau ➔ Embarkation | approx. 450 km
The Highlight: Boarding the cargo ferry across the Caspian Sea. VIP outer cabins on board.

Day 18: On the Caspian Sea (Transit)
The Experience: Slowing down at sea. Photo sorting, guide briefing for the Caucasus.

✈️ STAGE 4: Azerbaijan & Georgia

Day 19: Arrival Port of Alat ➔ Baku | approx. 70 km
The Highlight: UNESCO Old City & futuristic skyscrapers of the oil metropolis.
Evening & Night: 5-star luxury (e.g., Four Seasons Baku or Flame Towers).

Day 20: VIP Flight Baku ➔ Tbilisi (Georgia) | 1 hour
The Experience: The Transalps travel by express freight train. You fly comfortably in premium class.
The Highlight: Historic sulfur baths & exclusive Georgian wine tasting in Tbilisi.

Day 21: Tbilisi ➔ Batumi (Black Sea Coast) | approx. 370 km
The Route: Dreamy winding roads through the wild Caucasus.
Evening & Night: 5-star luxury right on the beach promenade (e.g., Radisson Blu).

STAGE 5: Turkey & The Return to Europe

Day 22: Batumi ➔ Sarpi Border ➔ Samsun (Turkey) | approx. 460 km
The Highlight: Rapid border crossing thanks to VIP pre-registration. Dramatic coastal road along the Black Sea.
Evening & Night: Best 5-star boutique hotel in Samsun.

Day 23: Samsun ➔ Istanbul | approx. 730 km
The Highlight: Arrival at the Bosporus metropolis. 5-star hotel with panoramic views of the Bosporus.

Day 24: Istanbul ➔ Border ➔ Sofia (Bulgaria) | approx. 550 km
The Highlight: The triumphant return! You cross the Bosporus Bridge back to Europe. Welcome home — you have conquered the continent on two wheels!
Evening & Night: Gala farewell dinner in Sofia.

🏆 STAGE 6: Finale & VIP Departure

Day 25–28: Relaxation, Transfer & Return Flight
The Experience: One last free day for shopping and recovery. Your private chauffeur takes you to the airport. Return flight in premium/business class to Europe.

💼 Organizational Note

Your luggage travels securely and protected from dust in the 4x4 support vehicle throughout the entire tour. All permits, visas, fuel costs, and hotel entrance fees are 100% covered in your tour price.

Fully included in the tour price:

• ✈️ All international round-trip flights from a major European hub incl. checked baggage & connecting domestic flights
• 🏍️ Honda Transalp 650V with comprehensive insurance
• 🛌 3- to 5-star hotels & luxury glamping throughout
• 🍾 Full board incl. all non-alcoholic beverages
• 🛠️ 4x4 support vehicle & professional motorcycle mechanic
• 🛂 All visas, Carnet de Passages & special permits (incl. Chinese driver's license)
• ⛽ All fuel costs & road 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