Page 5 - The Stans of Central Asia: Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan

Itinerary Summary

POST-TRIP EXTENSION PRE -TRIP EXTENSION
KAZAKSTAN
KAZAKSTAN A Tashkent Pre-trip extension: Tajikistan:
Almaty Khujand & Dushanbe
N
I Bekobod Khujand
Cholpon-Ata
from
Ashgabat Bishkek H Istravshan KYRGYSTAN
Lake Issyk-Kul C U Z B E K I S T A N
KYRGYSTAN DAYS DESTINATION
U TAJIKISTAN
Z
Nukus Dushanbe 1 Fly to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
B
E
Kyzyl Ku m
Tashauz K
Deser t I Tashkent 2-4 Tashkent
Khiva S
T
5-7 Samarkand
A
N
Gijduvan 8-10 Bukhara
Bukhara Samarkand
T U R K M E N I S T A
N
Shakhrisabze
To/From U.S. T A J I K I S T A N 11-12 Khiva
Internal flight
Land route Amu Darya
0 Miles 100 13-14 Nukus
Ashgabat
15-17 Fly to Ashgabat,
Turkmenistan
Activity Level:
18 Return to U.S.
What to Expect Post-trip extension: Kyrgyzstan &
Kazakhstan
Pacing Terrain & Transportation
• 6 locations in 18 days with two • Travel on city streets, paved
overland drives of up to 8 hours and unpaved roads, with several
walking tours along uneven streets
Physical requirements
• Not appropriate for travelers using • We drive overland in an air- Freedom to Personalize
wheelchairs, walkers, or other conditioned coach Your Adventure
mobility aids
Flight Information • Upgrade your seat and choose your
• You must be able to walk up to • Travel times from the U.S. to preferred airline carrier
3 miles unassisted each day Uzbekistan will be 18-32 hours • Add a pre- or post-trip extension
and feel comfortable walking up with a connection in Istanbul,
and down stairs Turkey. Flights typically arrive to maximize your discoveries
• We reserve the right for Trip in Tashkent in the middle of the and value
night and you may arrive at your
Leaders to restrict participation, hotel in the pre-dawn hours. You • Arrive early or stay later in a
or in some circumstances send may also experience difficulties favorite city
travelers home, if their limitations during internal flights as the Our Adventure Specialists are here
impact the group’s experience
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss your personalization
Climate airports are very crowded and options when you’re ready to call us
• Due to the varied geography of the arrival and departure times can be at 1-800-955-1925. Learn more at
destinations on this adventure, erratic. Traveling to this region of www.oattravel.com/personalize-
you will experience a wide range Central Asia can be challenging, but slk2019
of temperatures and weather the rewards make these potential
conditions; summer temperatures difficulties well worth the effort.
in Ashgabat can approach 100°F, but Accommodations & Facilities
spring and fall can be as cold as • All accommodations are hotel-
50°F at night standard, with a variety of
• Spring and fall nighttime amenities and personal service,
temperatures can be even as well as private baths More than 85% of travelers
colder (30°F) on the optional rated this trip excellent
trip extensions
Information & Reservations 1-800-955-1925 www.oattravel.com/slk2019

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