I am sure the title of this post is an oxymoron, nevertheless, here goes..

As a young 66 year old, I am ready for a lot but persuading my wife and family that I am not senile nor ready to be sectioned under the mental health act, I need to seek an adventure with a demonstrable safety net. Having already greatly enjoyed such a trip in Patagonia, I am looking for an extended (1 to 3 month) "Adventure" trip that will take me across Europe and/or Asia etc. or similar (not Africa - I lived there long enough) but with a tour company having experience and a reputation that I can parade in front of the family.

Ideally such a trip would combine both off and on-road riding with up to say 40% dirt. Bikes could be provided or I could take my own (BMW F800GS).

This trip looks fantastic and something like it or a bit shorter would be great but I know nothing about the particular company (Compass Expeditions) and despite having a very nice web site, what little I have found trawling the internet gives me an uneasy feeling that it may be a case of "all mouth and no trousers.." as there is nothing to speak of that addresses its reputation or reports on trips made to date.

I'd be very grateful indeed for any pointers to companies/sites/reports that cover the sort of thing I am after.

(I hope this quest doesn't get me banned from the Hubb!)