Crooked Compass offers an exclusive range of small group tours (min 2, max 12 travellers).

Crooked Compass delivers immersive, perspective-shifting itineraries that challenge and inspire the sophisticated traveller on a deeply personal level, creating emotion through the powerful medium of storytelling and transforming their lives for the better.

Crooked Compass strategically and sensitively integrates the local community, aligning itself with the values of the inhabitants and protecting the authenticity of their culture, while enriching the experience of our travellers.

Crooked Compass offers outstanding examples of high-end design that contribute to the emotional experience of the traveller, using exquisite aesthetics and creative ingenuity to offer a new perspective and showcase the richness of its locality.

See a selection of the Crooked Compass tours below. Contact Glenn, Sonya or Lyn at The Travellers Hut for details of these and more Crooked Compass Tours – 43 63 1699

When you book with The Travellers Hut we offer you the ability to book with confidence, knowing everything is taken care of. We arrange all your travel needs including flights, tours, cruises, accommodation, rail, car hire and day tours. We offer comprehensive travel insurance and check visa and health requirements to enable you to enter each country, ensuring your holiday is complete.

NAADAM FESTIVAL

Famed grasslands, nomad life, sweeping deserts and the Naadam Festival form the ultimate Mongolian journey. Join us as we take you into the heart and soul of nomad country and introduce you to some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes and one of the richest cultural festivals on the planet.

The Naadam Festival is truly one of the world’s most exciting and colourful traditional festivals. Taking place across the country, these traditional games are so unique, that they are listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Crooked Compass offers a more intimate encounter by venturing to a remote town in the country’s north, to embrace the Naadam festivities. Uncrowded and authentic, this immersive experience is the perfect event encompassing sport, tradition and history alongside the locals.

Dating back to when Mongolia was ruled by warlords and emperors like Genghis Khan (and prior to that!), the event officially celebrates the Mongolian revolution and independence. Experience one of Mongolia’s oldest spectacles focused on skill and strength whilst exploring the remote and dramatic lands.

DISCOVERY OF CENTRAL ASIA – 5 STANS

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan make up the five ‘stans’ of Central Asia. Imagine sapphire lakes, sheer peaks capped with snow, wild nomadic frontiers, cobalt architecture and a tangle of fascinating history. These almost untouched nations provide travellers with some of the most incredible cultural experiences on our planet.

Experience a profound journey as you uncover time-frozen cultures and explore historic Silk Road paths that reveal a jumble of Soviet and Persian history. Follow ancient trading routes while witnessing jaw-dropping beauty unlike anywhere else as you transition into the modern world. From barren deserts, crystal rivers and glistening glaciers to grand white marble cities and urbane metropolises, this immersive expedition embraces a region only just peering out of the mystery that has surrounded these lands for so long.

KASHGAR TO KASHMIR

Venturing along the southern arm of the Old Silk Road through China, Pakistan and India, this fascinating journey starts in the merchant city of Kashgar.

Experience the buzz of the bizarre as you jostle with the locals before winding your way through the stunning mountains of northern Pakistan and into the serene foothills of the Indian Himalayas.

Drive the famous Karakoram Highway, the eighth wonder of the world – a route taken by many traders, merchants and pilgrims over centuries gone by. Discover the beautiful Fairy Meadows before arriving in Lahore. Cross into the Sikh’s holy city of Amritsar, famed for its Golden Temple, before reaching the fabled land of Kashmir where you will be swept up in natural beauty.

THE CAUCASUS – Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

Sitting at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the Caucasus – Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia (Hayastan) are one of the most exciting regions for cultural exploration.

Follow the footsteps of Silk Road traders and merchants, Crusader Knights and Ottoman Princes as you explore from the shores of the Caspian Sea, to the fascinating history of Baku, take in the stunning wine fields and spectacular High Caucasus mountains. Learn of the legends of the Golden Fleece, and embrace the breathtaking scenery and welcoming hospitality of the local people. Still relatively unknown, this is the perfect trip for those who are well-travelled and seeking a more diverse experience in an often overlooked part of our world.

TRANSYLVANIAN TREASURES – Romania and Bulgaria

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the captivating landscapes and rich heritage of Romania and Bulgaria, where ancient history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty intertwine.

Our immersive tour takes you on a captivating odyssey through these diverse and vibrant countries, showcasing the best of their cultural, architectural, and natural treasures. From Romania’s enchanting castles, picturesque villages, and majestic Carpathian Mountains to Bulgaria’s ancient Thracian civilisations, medieval splendours, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Walk in the footsteps of legends at Bran Castle in Romania and explore the charming villages of Transylvania, where time seems to stand still.

Indulge your senses with a unique wine tasting experience inside the walls of Dracula’s Castle and immerse yourself in the warmth of Bulgarian hospitality as you discover picturesque villages like Melnik and explore the dynamic capital, Sofia. Embrace life in the Rhodope Mountains, where folklore intertwines with stunning vistas, and uncover Bulgaria’s rich heritage at Rila Monastery and the architectural wonders of Kovachevitsa. Be captivated by cultural immersion, mountain escapades and gastronomic delights.

Call Sonya, Lyn or Glenn at THE TRAVELLERS HUT for details – 43 63 1699