Silk Road Adventure
GlobeRiders is extremely proud to offer the third iteration of their popular Silk Road Adventure, which follows the path of the ancient world's most famous trade route, the Silk Road! You'll begin this magnificent ride at the Western terminus of the old Silk Road in Istanbul, Turkey - the only city that lies on two continents, Europe and Asia. Over the next 53 days, travel through Turkey, then into Georgia and Azerbaijan. In Azerbaijan, board an overnight ferry to cross the Caspian Sea, making landfall in Turkmenistan. Next comes Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, then mid-point of the tour, the Road through China to the Eastern terminus, Xian, city of the Terra Cotta Warriors.
Tour Details
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| Duration |
53 Days |
| Location |
Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, China |
| Season |
May - June |
| Tour Type |
Adventure |
| Nearest City |
Istanbul, Turkey |
| Physical Condition Required |
Good |
| Destination(s) |
 Azerbaijan, Azerbaidjan
China
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
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| Distance Traveled |
8,000 miles/12,000 kilometers |
| Guest Capacity |
Limited to 15 riders and motorcycles. Pillion passengers (on motorcycle only) or passengers (in chase vehicle) are welcome. |
| Tour Highlights |
Cultural and historic tours in Istanbul, Ankara, Batumi, Bakuriami, Tbillisi-Gori, Baku, Ashkabad, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Bishkek, Almaty, Turfan, Urumqi, Lanzhou, and Xian.
Opportunity for contour ballooning ride ("nap-of-the-earth" hot air ballooning) in the valleys Kappadokya.
Containerized shipment of your motorcycle from Seattle, WA to Istanbul, Turkey, and from Xian, China back to Seattle.
The best available accommodations or hotels each night, with most dinners and breakfasts included. |
| Rates |
Visit www.globeriders.com for rates
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| Additional Rate Info |
The tour package DOES NOT include visa processing fees, motorcycle or shipping insurance, your airfare or transportation to Istanbul, Turkey, return airfare or transportation from Xian, China, transportation of your motorcycle to/from GlobeRiders' home port of Seattle, Washington, USA, or personal daily expenses such as fuel, consumables, lunch and tips for guides and drivers, or motorcycle repair of recovery fees in case of a break-down or accident. |
| Website |
www.globeriders.com |
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This Package Includes |
- Two-Way Containerized Shipment of Your Motorcycle
- Processing and Examination Fees for Your Temporary Chinese Driving License
- Registration and Licensing Fees for Your Temporary Chinese License Plate
- All Accommodations
- Most Dinners
- All Breakfasts
- Some Lunches
- Fees for Guides, Drivers and Lead or Chase Vehicles
- Bus Transportation on Sightseeing Days
- Most En Route Museum or Planned Group Activity Charges
- Support and Assistance of Trained GlobeRiders Staff Guides
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Notes |
To participate in the IndoChina Adventure, you must be experienced and comfortable riding in both crowded urban traffic, and on roads with varying surface conditions, piloting your fully-loaded motorcycle. You should own a rough-terrain capable "dual-purpose" type motorcycle, with sturdy, lockable panniers or saddlebags, with an approved handlebar-mounted portable Garmin GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver.
For riders living outside of the United States, GlobeRiders will assist in organizing shipment of motorcycles either to/from Seattle, or to/from the start and end of the tour. Because costs for shipping a container are fixed, shipment outside of the container will be at the expense of the motorcycle owner. |
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