RIDE OF A LIFETIME
On this 90 days expedition tour we'll make our way from Thailand to Europe through 18 countries along the Silk Route.
Thailand > Central Europe
(via 18 other countries!)
90 riding days
20,000 KM
(Approx.)
From $29,950
Start- Chiang Mai – Thailand
Finish - Central Europe
Bangkok / Venice Airports
Varies Daily & Variety of 0-5 star hotels, guest houses, and basic homestay
Mixed riding conditions (Partly difficult).
Rest Days - Minimum once / week
SCHEDULED DEPARTURES
- 21/APR/2026 > 19/JUL/2026 (Booking Available)
- 20/APR/2027 > 18/JUL/2027
HIGHLIGHTS
- UNESCO towns of Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan / China
- Lhasa and Mt Everest Base camp / Tibet
- Kyrgyzstan, Issyk Kul lake, capital of Bishkek, and endless wilderness
- The Pamir Highway in Tajikistan, with its highest point at 4,655m.
- Along the Tajik - Afghan border
- Samarkand and Bukhara, cities in Uzbekistan known for its mosques and mausoleums.
- Tracks of Genghis Khan, as we head into the desert of Turkmenistan and continue to follow the Silk Road to the ancient walled city of Mary.
- Desert roads to the marble capital of Ashgabat.
- Cross the Caspian Sea to Baku, UNESCO listed capital of Azerbaijan
- Georgia, Caucasus mountains, picturesque churches, charming cities and good wine.
- Through Turkey, Black Canyon, Cappadocia, Mediterranean coastal road, Istanbul
- Through the diverse Balkans over the Carpathian mountains in Romania.
- East Europe cultural cities like, Bucharest, Budapest and Ljubljana.
- Piran, costal town in Slovenia, at the foot of the Alps (2026) Motorrad Days in Garmisch - Partenkirchen (2027) – Germany
Tour OVERVIEW
We have been overwhelmed by the interest in this ride! Departure dates now set for, April 2026 / 2027
Both departure dates are inclusive of Bike Tour Asia support vehicle and tour guide on own motorcycle.
The route, Thailand, Laos, China, Tibet, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia.
China / Tibet we need permits, meaning we can’t travel on our own and will therefore be accompanied by our Chinese partner.
In Turkmenistan, we will opt for a tourist visa and permit. This gives us the opportunity to see more of this closed and mystique country.
The “big” adventure part of this ride is from Lhasa to Dushanbe, in total some 30 days and 7,000 km. The highlight is Tibet and the "Pamir Highway", a very scenic road snaking its way through the Pamir mountains.
The route does not require Carnet de passage.
Once in Central Europe, you have a great opportunity to continue and explore on your own the Alps, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and beyond.
Motorcycle, we recommend that you use a medium to large capacity dual purpose/adventure style motorcycle, e.g. BMW 900~1300GS, or similar. What is important is that you have a reliable and robust motorcycle that you are comfortable riding and has been fully serviced prior to the start and has new tires. Bike Tour Asia is offering 2nd hand BMW R1250GS and Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro models you can buy for the tour.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This is a long, physically, and psychologically demanding ride. To join you need to be in good shape. Some parts of the riding will be difficult. Some days will be long and hard for body, soul, and motorcycle, some parts of the road is mud and gravel.
A significant part of the itinerary is at high altitudes over 4,000m, where it is often cold. We do have a support vehicle that can carry our luggage and spare parts. The support vehicle driver is one of Bike Tour Asia’s experienced tour guides and has basic mechanical skills and can assist with basic repairs. Accommodation in some areas is basic.
RIDING EXPERIENCES:
familiar with rain and wind riding on gravel
familiar with loose gravel riding
familiar with stony dirt roads and crossing waterways
familiar with unpaved slopes
FOR MORE INFORMATION;
CONTACT US
PRICES
All prices in USD.
| *Single Rider | Pillion | Single Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own Vehicle | 29,950 | 11,950 | 4,950 |
NOTES:
- *Shared twin room
- A deposit of USD 4,000 per rider is payable upon booking
- The balance payment is due 90 days before the tour start
- Due to China / Tibet permit, we need to close the tour by mid January 2026 / 2027. We can’t accept bookings past those dates.
- Tour requires a minimum of 8 rider participants
