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CAE OVERLAND

CAE OVERLAND | Wilderness Driving

OPERATIONAL BRIEFING

Alpine & Frontier Operations

High-pass off-road convoys and wilderness driving across China's remote borderlands—from the Karakoram Highway and Pamir Plateau to Litang and Altay. Backed by professional rally logistics, satellite navigation, mechanical support, and luxury wilderness encampments.

4,700M+High Pass Altitude
4x4 FLEETDedicated Support
SATELLITEComms & Rescue
100% CLEARPermit Cleared
AVAILABLE PATHWAYS

Planned Expeditions & Routes

01 The Grand Ngari Circuit: 17-Day Foreign Expeditions Deep Overland (Gyirong Port Entry & Exit)
Challenging ⏱ 17 Days

The Grand Ngari Circuit: 17-Day Foreign Expeditions Deep Overland (Gyirong Port Entry & Exit)

17-Day extreme overland across Ali, Changtang Lakes, Guge Kingdom, Mt Kailash, and Gyirong Port. Dual border clearances, private 4WD, oxygen support,...

Max Altitude 4,500m+
Best Window May – Oct
Group Size 6 Explorers
Staging Tier From $10,800
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02 The Nomadic Heartlands: 6-Day Mount Genie & Litang Deep Loop Overland
Challenging ⏱ 6 Days

The Nomadic Heartlands: 6-Day Mount Genie & Litang Deep Loop Overland

Fly to Daocheng Yading, immediately descend to Xiazetong (3,600m) to manage altitude. Explore Mount Genie glaciers, Lenggu temples, and Litang. Level 2 Vetting.

Max Altitude 4,800m (Pass)
Best Window June to October
Group Size 6–10 Explorers
Staging Tier From $4,770
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03 The Hidden Valleys & Sacred Peaks: 7-Day West Sichuan Secret Overland Exploration
Challenging ⏱ 7 Days

The Hidden Valleys & Sacred Peaks: 7-Day West Sichuan Secret Overland Exploration

Explore Moxi Town, Hailuogou glaciers, Yala snow mountain off-road platforms, and immerse in Tagong Grassland nomadic lifestyle. Level 2 Vetting.

Max Altitude 4,500m+
Best Window May to October
Group Size 4–5 Explorers
Staging Tier From $4,170
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BESPOKE ROUTE DESIGN

Engineer Your Custom Frontier Expedition

Collaborate directly with our resident expedition scholars and logistics directors to co-design your custom itinerary, navigate frontier permits, and deploy dedicated support systems.

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