MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · ASIA
Transcontinental Motorcycle Expedition - Go West
A journey that has never existed before with us. 7500 km in 28 days through beautiful, remote, and impressive areas that are completely unknown to any package tourist. From Ulan Bator, it goes back to Tübingen via the Pamir Highway in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, as well as the Silk Road.
How long?
28 Days
Price
€ 7,499
/ Person
The Journey
Transcontinental Enduro Expedition
All adventure-loving motorcyclists who crave challenging rides, distant countries, interesting people, and foreign cultures should continue reading. Important: On the 40th tour day, this tour officially ends in Ulaanbaatar. From here, there is the option to fly home or take the shared land route with our tour guide. The motorcycles of participants who fly back will be transported home. This motorcycle trip is an expedition on which we ride NEW routes and explore new paths every year! IMPORTANT for every participant seeking adventure! This expedition is for motorcyclists who can embrace new challenges EVERY day, think and act independently, and above all, can ride long distances both on and off-road. This trip is NOT for motorcyclists looking for an organized package tour with a motorcycle guide who points out potential potholes on or off-road!
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
01
Discover Mongolia
01
Discover Mongolia
Drive through steppe landscapes and high mountains in Western Mongolia.
02
Adventure in the Altai Mountains
02
Adventure in the Altai Mountains
Experience the beauty of untouched nature and paved roads.
03
Sand Dunes in Kazakhstan
03
Sand Dunes in Kazakhstan
Explore the Altyn-Emel National Park and overnight stays in the Singing Dunes.
04
Discover the Pamir Highway
04
Discover the Pamir Highway
Drive on the legendary road that leads to over 4000 meters.
05
From the Silk Road to Europe
05
From the Silk Road to Europe
The journey ends in Erzurum after 28 days full of adventure. From Samarkand to Iran, experience cultures and breathtaking landscapes. Participants can drive the last kilometers to Germany individually or fly back to reflect on the unforgettable experience.
Mongolia
Your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey starts in Mongolia: for four days, you will ride from Ulaanbaatar through vast steppes, over high mountains, and past clear lakes to the Russian border at Ölgii.
Days 1-4
Ulaanbaatar - Start of the Expedition
Your transcontinental motorcycle journey begins in Ulaanbaatar. You will meet the guide team and the group, check your motorcycle and equipment, and prepare for the upcoming 7,500 km. In the afternoon, you will roll out of the Mongolian capital into the first vast steppes of Central Asia and set up your first camp.
Steppe - Through the Vastness of Mongolia
Today, the Enduro expedition takes you deep into the Mongolian steppe. Riding on simple tracks, you will traverse endless expanses and encounter nomadic families with their herds. Water crossings and soft ground will require your first off-road concentration. In the evening, you will set up camp under a magnificent starry sky.
Lakes & Mountains - Western Mongolia
The route of the motorcycle expedition Pamir takes you past turquoise lakes and over high passes in Western Mongolia. The landscape alternates between green valleys and barren heights. You will get used to long stretches in the saddle and riding far away from paved roads.
Ölgii - To the Russian Border
You will reach Ölgii, the last major city in Mongolia. Here, you will refuel, stock up on supplies, and prepare for the first border crossing. This Pamir Highway motorcycle tour now leaves Mongolia heading north. The evening is dedicated to preparing for the challenging Altai Mountains.
Russia
After a lengthy border crossing, your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey reaches Russia and the Altai Mountains, one of the most beautiful and remote regions along the entire route.
Days 5-6
Altai - Border Crossing into Russia
The first major border crossing of the expedition takes time and patience. After that, you will ride into the Altai Mountains. Following the strenuous off-road sections in Mongolia, you will enjoy the first asphalt kilometres in a largely uninhabited, beautiful valley between high mountain ranges on this motorcycle journey.
Altai Valley - Riding South
You will continue through the Altai Mountains heading south. Depending on the condition of the machines, you may take repair stops or enjoy the winding route through the mountains. This Enduro expedition takes advantage of the quieter section to get the motorcycles ready for the upcoming, tougher stages.
Kazakhstan
After the next border crossing, your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey rolls through Kazakhstan: sandy sections, police checks, and the Altyn-Emel National Park shape the stages until you reach the Kyrgyz border.
Days 7-10
Border - First Kilometres in Kazakhstan
You will cross the border into Kazakhstan. A sometimes tedious police regime will prolong the first check. On this motorcycle journey from Mongolia to Turkey, you will follow the route south along the border with China, where bumpy roads and sandy sections will already become adventurous.
Altyn-Emel - National Park & Dune
Today, you will traverse the Altyn-Emel National Park. You will ride through sand and vast semi-desert to the famous Singing Dune, where you will camp outdoors. This Pamir motorcycle expedition shows you one of the quietest corners of Kazakhstan, far from any usual tourist route.
Steppe - Continuing Through Kazakhstan
Long stretches through the Kazakh steppe are on the agenda. Between endless plains and small villages, you will make good progress. On this Pamir Highway motorcycle tour, there will be time for a detour to one of the most beautiful spots in the country, provided you are on schedule.
Border Region - Towards Kyrgyzstan
You are approaching the Kyrgyz border. The roads become hillier, and the landscape greener. Your transcontinental motorcycle journey will soon leave the vast steppes of Kazakhstan and head towards the Tian Shan Mountains and the capital, Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan
Your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey reaches Kyrgyzstan: from the Silk Road city of Bishkek over three mountain ranges to Osh and up to the legendary M41.
Days 11-16
Bishkek - Arrival in Kyrgyzstan
You will arrive in Bishkek, the capital and cultural centre of Kyrgyzstan. The city originated from a caravan station on the Silk Road and is full of history. On this motorcycle journey in Kyrgyzstan, you will take a rest day, explore markets and cafes, and prepare for the mountain stages.
Mountains - Over Three Mountain Ranges
From Bishkek, the route leads over three mountain ranges towards the south. Serpentines, high passes, and wide mountain panoramas will dominate the day. This Enduro expedition requires concentration on changing surfaces but rewards you with some of the most beautiful views in Central Asia.
Mountain Roads - Ride to Osh
You will continue through the Kyrgyz highlands towards Osh. Clear mountain rivers, pastures, and small villages line the way. On this Pamir Highway motorcycle journey, you will feel the altitude increasing as the landscape slowly prepares for the great goal, the M41.
Osh - Workshop & Preparation
You will reach Osh, allegedly 3,000 years old. Here, you will have your motorcycle serviced in a well-equipped workshop that also takes care of our Kyrgyzstan tours. This Pamir motorcycle expedition uses the day for thorough preparation for the challenging Pamir Highway.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
M41 - Ascending to the Pamir Highway
From Osh, you will ride onto the legendary M41, the Pamir Highway. Simply called 'the road' by locals, it alternates between asphalt, gravel, and potholes. Your Pamir Highway motorcycle tour begins its most impressive section here, climbing into thin air.
High Passes - To the Border
The Pamir Highway takes you over passes beyond 4,000 meters. River crossings, rubble, and lonely settlements will shape the day. This adventure motorcycle journey on the Pamir Highway will take you to the border with Tajikistan, where you will set up camp at over 4,000 meters altitude.
Tajikistan
On the highest section of the M41, your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey rolls through Tajikistan, with passes over 4,600 meters up to the capital, Dushanbe.
Days 17-20
Pamir - Border Crossing into Tajikistan
You will cross the border into Tajikistan and remain on the M41. The Pamir Highway is the second highest mountain road in the world. On this motorcycle journey in Tajikistan, you will reach heights over 4,600 meters, where the air becomes thin and the landscape appears moon-like and barren.
Highlands - Lakes & 4655 Meters
The day takes you over the highest point of the route, around 4,655 meters. Turquoise mountain lakes and snow-capped peaks will accompany you. This Pamir motorcycle expedition is one of the highlights of the entire journey but requires respect for altitude and changing weather.
Pamir - Descent Westwards
You will slowly lose altitude. The Pamir Highway leads through deep valleys and along wild rivers. On this Pamir Highway motorcycle journey, destroyed bridges and washed-out sections alternate with wide views, true expedition riding far from any civilization.
Dushanbe - Arrival in the Capital
The Pamir Highway ends in Dushanbe, an impressive city with one of the highest flagpoles in the world. After days in the high mountains, you will enjoy comfort again on this Enduro expedition, wash off the dust, and have your motorcycle checked for the Silk Road.
Uzbekistan
Through the western border crossing, your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey leads to Uzbekistan, to the Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara.
Days 21-23
Samarkand - Border & City of Kings
You will cross the border into Uzbekistan and reach Samarkand, one of the oldest cities of kings in the world. For the first time in a long while, you will encounter travel groups again. On this Silk Road Pamir motorcycle journey, you will marvel at the city centre, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.
Samarkand - Day on the Silk Road
A full day is reserved for Samarkand. You will explore the Registan, magnificent madrasahs, and lively bazaars along the ancient Silk Road. This stage full of motorcycle adventures in Central Asia gives you time to absorb culture and history before continuing to Bukhara.
Bukhara - Continuing Through Uzbekistan
You will ride to Bukhara, the second major highlight of Uzbekistan. ATMs are rare, payments are made with thick bundles of Soʼm, and petrol is only available with low octane. This is what makes this motorcycle expedition in Central Asia so special and challenging.
Turkmenistan
Your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey crosses Turkmenistan, passing the capital Ashgabat, on the way to the Iranian border.
Days 24-25
Turkmenistan - Border & Desert
You will cross the border into Turkmenistan. Vast desert landscapes and long, straight tracks will dominate the day. This transcontinental motorcycle journey takes you through a country that few travellers enter, with strict formalities and a unique atmosphere.
Ashgabat - Passing the Capital
You will pass by Ashgabat, the marble-white capital of Turkmenistan. After that, you will follow the route towards the Iranian border. On this Pamir Highway motorcycle tour, you will feel how the climate and culture change with each stage as you get closer to the Middle East.
Iran
Through Iran, your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey takes you over Tehran, past deserts and mountains towards the Turkish border.
Days 26-27
Iran - Border Crossing & Ride
You will cross the border into Iran. Hospitality, desert landscapes, and impressive mountains await you. This motorcycle journey from Mongolia to Turkey is approaching its destination as you make good progress on good roads towards the interior and Tehran.
Tehran - Through Iran
You will cross Tehran and continue westward. Dense traffic in the metropolis alternates with long stretches in the countryside. On this Pamir motorcycle expedition, only a few kilometres remain between you and the Turkish border and the goal of your journey.
Turkey
Your Pamir Highway motorcycle journey ends in Turkey, in the historic city of Erzurum, after approximately 7,500 km and 28 days.
Day 28
Erzurum - Destination & Buffer Day
You will reach Erzurum, the destination of your transcontinental motorcycle journey. After 7,500 km, a tremendous distance lies behind you. This last day also serves as a buffer in case anything comes up along the way. From here, you will fly home or travel back through Eastern Europe with the support vehicle.
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PRICE
from
€ 7,499
/ person
Price Options
per motorcyclist/with own motorcycle
€ 7,499
Additional Options
Motorcycle rental Yamaha XTZ 700 Ténéré
€ 3,090
Trip includes
- Organization and accompaniment of the entire trip
- All hotel and camping overnight stays including breakfast
- Tour guide in the support vehicle
- Organization of entry formalities
- Provision of expedition kitchen
- Driving and off-road instruction
- Recovery materials
- Provision of tools for repairs during the expedition
- Individual advice for equipment and vehicle technology
- Securing the logistics of spare parts
- Technical assistance and support for vehicle repairs
- Emergency care and medical supply chain
- 24-hour emergency online tour guide tracking the tour via satellite tracker
- Transport of people and machines to the nearest supply point
- Tour folder with equipment, packing, and checklist
- Travel protection certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.
FAQS
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Is this tour suitable for beginners?
No, this tour is aimed at experienced motorcyclists with off-road experience. -
Can I rent a motorcycle?
Yes, you can rent one of our Yamaha Tenere 700 rental bikes. -
How is the return journey organized?
You can either fly home from Ulaanbaatar or Erzurum (Turkey) or return by the support vehicle through Eastern Europe. -
Which countries are crossed?
Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey. -
Is there luggage transport?
Yes, a support vehicle will be available for additional luggage and spare parts. -
How is overnight accommodation organized?
Wild camping, simple guesthouses, and hotels depending on availability. -
Do I need visas?
Yes, visas are required for several countries. We will assist you with the planning. -
What are the temperatures like?
From hot deserts to cold high mountain passes - you need versatile clothing. -
What makes this tour special?
This expedition is not a typical motorcycle tour, but a true adventure with unpredictable challenges!
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS
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