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WHAT THIS TRIP IS LIKE


            PACING                                                   and you may arrive at your hotel in the
            »   6 locations in 18 days with two overland             pre-dawn hours. You may also experience
               drives of up to 8 hours                               OTʯN`W_TP^ O`]TYR TY_P]YLW ʮTRS_^ L^ _SP
                                                                     Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan airports are
            PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                    very crowded and arrival and departure

            »   Not appropriate for travelers using                  times can be erratic. Traveling to this
               wheelchairs, walkers, or other                        region of Central Asia can be challenging,
               mobility aids                                         but the rewards make these potential
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            »   You must be able to walk up to 3 miles
               unassisted each day and feel comfortable           ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES
               walking up and down stairs                         »   All accommodations are hotel-standard,

                                                                     with a variety of amenities and personal
            »   We reserve the right for Trip Leaders
                                                                     service, as well as private baths
               to restrict participation, or in some
               circumstances send travelers home, if their
               limitations impact the group’s experience

            CLIMATE
            »   Due to the varied geography of the
               destinations on this adventure, you will
               experience a wide range of temperatures
               and weather conditions; summer
               temperatures in Ashgabat can approach
               100°F, but spring and fall can be as cold as
               50°F at night

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               can be even colder (30°F) on the optional
               trip extensions


            TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION
            »   Travel on city streets, paved and unpaved
               roads, with several walking tours along
               uneven streets

            »   We drive overland in an
               air-conditioned coach

            FLIGHT INFORMATION
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               will be 18-32 hours with a connection in
               Istanbul, Turkey. Flights typically arrive
               in Tashkent in the middle of the night

                                 Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call  1-800-955-1925


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