Want to get off the classic routes and experience something truly out of the ordinary this summer? Whether in the Mongolian steppes, the Peruvian Andes, or along the legendary roads of Central Asia, these journeys invite you to slow down and explore differently. Here is Exotik Journeys’ selection of inspiring off the beaten path travel experiences for a truly different summer.
Mongolia: immersion in a preserved world
A still little-known destination, Mongolia appeals to travelers in search of authenticity, wide open spaces, and off the beaten path travel. Here, time seems to stand still. Our two-week small-group itinerary, Mongolia: a Land of Contrasts, takes you across the country with many highlights such as the Gobi Desert or the Orkhon Valley, while immersing you in Mongolian nomadic culture.
What makes the experience unique:
- Staying in traditional yurts
- Meeting nomadic families
- Spectacular landscapes: steppes, mountains, desert
Southern Peru by 4×4: an exceptional off the beaten path travel journey
Southern Peru is an ideal destination for travelers seeking alternative routes, between coastal desert, oasis, and mysterious ancient sites. With our one-week itinerary 4×4 Adventure in Southern Peru, you travel from Lima into the southern desert regions. You first explore Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, then continue to Ica and the Huacachina oasis, before reaching Nazca, the highlight of the trip with its famous geoglyphs.
What makes this journey exceptional:
- 4×4 routes away from classic roads
- Diverse landscapes: coast, desert, and oasis
- Strong experiences such as the Nazca Lines flight
Iceland: experiencing a unique phenomenon in a spectacular setting
In 2026, Iceland will host a rare event: a total solar eclipse visible in already extraordinary landscapes. Our 6-day self-drive tour, Iceland’s Total Eclipse Experience, allows you to explore the country’s highlights while witnessing this rare phenomenon. At your own pace, but with a carefully designed route, you travel through the Reykjanes Peninsula, Thingvellir National Park, and the Borgarfjordur region, among waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes.
Highlights of this off the beaten path travel experience:
- Observation of a rare natural phenomenon
- Exploration of volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls
- Self-drive itinerary
Morocco: a Saharan adventure
The Moroccan desert offers an accessible yet deeply immersive experience to discover another side of Africa. With our one-week private driver itinerary Moroccan Desert Escapade, you gradually leave the cities behind to reach the southern vast desert landscapes, passing through the Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley.
What to expect:
- 4×4 journey through desert dunes
- Nights in desert bivouacs under the stars
- Discovery of remote oases and villages
Uzbekistan: following the Silk Road
Still preserved from mass tourism, Uzbekistan offers a deeply immersive experience between history and encounters. Our itinerary Premium Uzbekistan takes you through the major Silk Road stages. The trip starts in Tashkent before continuing to Samarkand, then Bukhara and Khiva, with a structured route allowing you to fully enjoy each city at its own pace.
What makes this journey authentic:
- Legendary cities: Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva
- Small-group English-speaking tour
- Cultural immersion through markets, crafts, and traditions
Book your next off the beaten path travel experience with Exotik Journeys
Exploring lesser-known regions, experiencing unique journeys, and taking time… these itineraries offer a richer and more human way to discover the world. With Exotik Journeys, each trip is carefully designed to give you much more than a holiday: a true experience, balanced between exploration, comfort, and authenticity. These itineraries are designed by experts and tested to ensure a smooth, enriching, and fully guided journey. To book or learn more, contact your preferred travel advisor in Canada.