Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 5 locations in 15 days with two overland drives of up to 9 hours
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk up to 3 miles unassisted each day and feel comfortable walking up and down stairs
- We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
- You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals
Climate
- Due to the varied geography of the destinations on this adventure, you will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions
- Spring and fall nighttime temperatures 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 and air-conditioned train to Bukhara
Flight Information
- Travel times from the U.S. to Uzbekistan will be 18-32 hours with a connection in Istanbul, Turkey. Flights typically arrive in Tashkent in the middle of the night and you may arrive at your hotel in the pre-dawn hours. You may also experience difficulties during internal flights as the Uzbekistan airport is very crowded and arrival and departure times can be erratic. Traveling to this region of Central Asia can be challenging, but the rewards make these potential difficulties well worth the effort.
Accommodations & Facilities
- All accommodations are hotel-standard, with a variety of amenities and personal service, as well as private baths