OUR REGIONS Silk Road & Central Asia

Not a single track, but a tangle of ancient threads with which the world was woven.

The Silk Road is not a single trade route but a tangle of golden threads connecting East to West. Adventure into ancient lands, where enlightened merchants and bold rulers influenced the development of the modern world.

Uzbekistan is without doubt the jewel in the crown of Central Asia. Shimmering gold and turquoise minarets emerge from the desert. Turkmenistan brings glittering Ashgabat and ancient Merv while Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan offer vast mountainscapes and rugged lands. Consider visiting the architecture and history of Persia in Iran or the friendly faces and unique landscapes of Pakistan, sure to delight all travellers.

"The train trip along the Silk Road was magical with so many highlights. Sundowners Overland do it well, use the services of excellent local guides and have the incomparable Kara as a Tour Leader."

Elizabeth Harris, Queensland - Private Great Rail Explorer

Mongolia & Beyond

Writers, artists and adventurers alike have hailed it as the world’s greatest train journey. We agree.

Roll along the world’s longest railway and discover that the road less travelled isn’t a road at all. Unlock the mysteries of Imperial Russia, Siberian civilisations and Soviet influence, then swing southwards into the wild heart of Mongolia, and east into exotic China. If you want a journey that immerses you in cultures, countries and customs afar, then you’re on the right tracks.

I escorted a group for 3 weeks on the Trans Mongolian Railway from Beijing to St Petersburg. Right from the planning stage everything was taken care of for me, including advice and assistance with advertising content. Being able to tailor make the trip to suit my group was key to the trip being so successful. The booking process was easy, the information given to me very detailed and help was only a phone call away. I would without hesitation recommend Sundowners Overland and their product.

Kevin Crequer – World Travellers Ashburton

The Caucasus

Unearth archaeological treasures in sensational surroundings and enjoy exceptional hospitality of the local people.

The three spellbinding countries of the Caucasus; Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan sit on the crossroads of East and West, Islam and Christianity.

This strategic geography has rippled across the region in vacillating borders and empires for centuries. Sprinkled among rugged mountain peaks, encounter enchanting villages, cultures and customs that time forgot.

"I spent a fantastic 2 weeks with Sandy from Sundowners exploring the fascinating region of the Caucaus.From soaring peaks to verdant valleys, castles, forts and Caravanserai , this region has it all. The faded Tzar grandeur in Tbilisi is a juxtaposition with the modernist buildings in Baku. We spent nights spent in jazz venues sipping organic wine and days exploring ancient monuments."

Rhonda Paice, Managing Director, Williamstown Travel