China

East Asia's most populated country, home to 56 ethnic groups and countless wild landscapes

The west of China is a vast area where Central Asia borders on East Asia. To the south is Tibet, dominated by the great Himalayan plateau, a distinctive cultural and geological region. Xinjiang to the north covers many different climactic zones, mountains, steppes and desert. Though most of the region is harsh dry wilderness so enormous is it that there are large areas of forests and lakes. The silk road, the ancient and legendary trade route passes through, with Kashgar an oasis town that was a way-station now at the head of the Karakorum Highway.

In the north are the remote Altai mountains, the ‘cradle of skiing’ with rock paintings near the Mongolian border offering the oldest known evidence of skiing. Qinghai straddles pastoral and agricultural zones with the highlands being the source of the three great rivers of China. Inner Mongolia offers a vision of steppe culture as well as breathtaking plains and deserts.

Trips in

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NEW - Afghanistan in 10 Days
A 10 day trip to the highlights of Afghanistan. Starting and finishing in Kabul this trip visits Bamian in the Central Highlands of Afghanistan, home of the Buddha niches and the lakes of Band...
Departures:
24th Apr - 3rd May, 2026
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Turkmenistan
An 8-day trip to visit the isolationist state of Turkmenistan, the least visited of all the Central Asian nations. You start off by visiting its ultra-modern capital - Ashgabat - famous for its ostentatious...
Departures:
3rd May - 10th May, 2026
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World Nomad Games 2026
A trip to Kyrgyzstan to take in the 2026 World Nomad Games and soak up some of the country's phenomenal mountainous scenery and Silk Road history. The Games celebrate sports and activities played by nomadic...
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Virtual Tours with Fatima: Afghanistan
Have you ever dreamt of travelling to Afghanistan, or wondered what it would be like to visit this fascinating country as a tourist? Join pioneering Afghan tour guide Fatima Haidari on a virtual tour...
Departures:
13th Jan - 13th Jan, 2026
10th Feb - 10th Feb, 2026
Tajikistan Pamir Mountain Lakes
Trekking Tajikistan: Pamir Mountain Lakes
Of all the Greater Ranges on the Asian continent, the Pamir Mountains are probably the least known and the least visited of them all. They boast the world’s largest glacier outside the Polar Regions,...
Departures:
3rd Aug - 18th Aug, 2025
Hindu Kush, Pakistan
Pakistan - Hindu Kush & Karakoram
A 14-day road trip through the awe-inspiring Karakoram and Hindu Kush Mountain ranges of Northern Pakistan. These mountains contain a kaleidoscope of people as well as some of the earth's most incredible scenery. We'll...
Departures:
24th May - 6th Jun, 2025
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Ski Afghanistan
Untamed Borders is the original ski company in Afghanistan and was the first company to run ski trips to Afghanistan, way back in 2011. On the snow you will be guided by a qualified...
Islamabad Marathon
Islamabad Marathon
This package offers travel and entrance to the Islamabad Marathon 2026. The Islamabad Marathon is Pakistan’s largest running event, showcasing the nations purpose-built capital. Established in the 1960s, the city features the stunning Margalla...
Departures:
23rd Jan - 26th Jan, 2026
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Pakistan in 7 Days
A road trip from the Mughal city of Lahore to the oldest city in Pakistan, Peshawar. Stopping at Sufi shrines, Buddhist remains, Mughal mosques and energetic bazaars. A US$400 deposit is required to reserve...
Departures:
27th Nov - 3rd Dec, 2025
26th Jan - 1st Feb, 2026