After a layover in Istanbul, you'll land in Dushanbe in the early morning. After your transfer to the hotel, you can sleep in. In the early afternoon, we'll begin our exploration of Tajikistan's capital. The name "Dushanbe" means "Monday" in Persian – a reference to the former weekly market that once took place here. Today, the bazaar is open daily, and we'll visit it together. We'll end the day with a relaxing dinner in a traditional teahouse.

Our journey to Rushan, the starting point of the bike tour, takes us over two days along the legendary Pamir Highway. Today we cover the first leg by off-road vehicle – approximately 380 kilometers to Kalai-Khumb. Along the way, we pass the impressive Nurek Reservoir and stop for lunch at a teahouse. In the afternoon, we enter the first foothills of the Pamir Mountains and are captivated by the spectacular mountain scenery.

Today we'll drive another 250 kilometers on the mostly unpaved Pamir Highway. The route takes us along the Panj River, which forms the border with Afghanistan here. In the afternoon we'll reach Rushan, where we'll prepare our bikes for tomorrow's start.

Rushan lies at the entrance to the Bartang Valley, which we will follow for the next five days, traversing the high mountains. The Bartang Valley is one of the most spectacular parts of the Pamirs: the valleys alternate between wide (bar) and narrow (tang), leading us through deep gorges and across expansive plateaus. Our destination today is the village of Bartang, where hundreds of rock paintings await our discovery. We will spend the night at the idyllic Nouruz guesthouse, situated right next to a small waterfall.

Our route today alternates between steep rock faces in shades of red, yellow, and gray, and the lush green oases of the villages. In Basid, a small village along the way, we will visit a shrine to a local saint and take a lunch break. In the afternoon, we will follow the spectacular trail through the deep valley. After a small pass, we will reach the village of Yapshorv, where we will spend the night in a guesthouse on the outskirts and enjoy a delicious dinner in the evening.

A short but challenging stage takes us to Savnob. There we explore the ancient fortifications and spend the night in a traditional Pamir house.

After a warm farewell in Savnob, we pass the last settlement in the valley and reach the Gorno-Badakhshan National Park. Here we only encounter shepherds as we set up our tent camp in an idyllic meadow.

Today we're going high! We'll cross the Kök Jar Pass (3,760 m) to reach the Pamir plateau with its endless expanses and majestic peaks.

We catch sight of the turquoise waters of Lake Karakul and look forward to the well-paved road after five days of gravel tracks. The afternoon is free for relaxation in the cozy Kyrgyz guesthouse.

Today, the queen stage lies ahead. The Pamir Highway follows the Chinese border, leading over the Uy Buloq Pass and up to the Tajik border post. After leaving Tajikistan, we ascend to the Kyzyl Art Pass, the highest point of our journey at 4,282 meters. The hardest part is over: time for a passport photo against the breathtaking backdrop of the glaciers of the Trans-Alai Range. Our legs can now relax a bit on the descent to the Kyrgyz border post, 20 kilometers away. And once again, the landscape changes completely. After crossing the border, we enter the vast grasslands of Kyrgyzstan, where herds of horses and sheep graze and yurts dot the landscape. We reach our guesthouse in Sary-Tash in the late afternoon.

Our final leg takes us to the foot of the 7,134-meter-high Pik Lenin. We drive through the expansive Alai Valley, bordered by the Pamir Mountains to the south and the Alai Range to the north. With its countless 5,000- and 6,000-meter peaks, it provides a breathtaking backdrop for today's journey. In the early afternoon, we catch sight of Pik Lenin, which we will keep in view throughout our drive to the yurt camp. We made it! Eight stages and almost 500 km are behind us. Time to celebrate! We're very well looked after at the yurt camp at the foot of Pik Lenin; large heated yurts and even a banya provide a little comfort.

Today you can relax, go for a horseback ride, or explore the surroundings. In the evening, we'll enjoy a traditional Kyrgyz dinner in a heated yurt.

On our drive to Osh, we enjoy the fascinating landscapes of the Alai Mountains one last time. In the evening, we stroll through the city and bring our trip to a pleasant close.

Early in the morning we head to the airport – with unforgettable experiences in our luggage!