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® WILDERNESS TRAVEL 1102 Ninth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 1-800-368-2794 info@wildernesstravel.com www.wildernesstravel.com

General Information

RESERVATION AND PAYMENT To confirm your reservation, a per person deposit is required. Deposit and payment schedules vary based on the ship. Specific information is on the trip page for each voyage on our website. ITINERARY The itinerary, accommodations, lecturers, and other arrangements are subject to change at the discretion of the Ship Operator. These are not exclusive Wilderness Travel departures. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Requests for cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellation penalty schedules vary based on the ship.

INSURANCE We recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. Details are sent upon reservation. AIRFARE Airfare is not included in the Cruise Rates quoted in this brochure. We can provide suggested routings, but please contact your preferred airline for airfare information and to reserve flights. DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, THIS IS ABBREVIATED INFORMATION. COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE INCLUDED IN EACH DETAILED ITINERARY ON OUR WEBSITE. CST #1007696-40 Wilderness Travel

We’re always on the lookout for exciting ways to travel, and are delighted to present three new journeys aboard the Golden Eagle , a private luxury train combining first-class customer service with a romantic exploration of the world’s most remarkable sites. As on board a ship, unpack just once and experience a fantastic adventure! Call us at 1-800-368-2794 or visit our website at www.wildernesstravel.com for all the details.

INTRODUCING

Cruises By Rail!

A TASTE OF THE SILK ROAD This fascinating rail journey retraces the legendary Silk Road, an ancient network of trade routes on the Asian continent. You’ll venture from the spiritual, historical, and political heart of Moscow through the intriguing “’Stans”—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, with their glorious outposts of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. Sep 19-Oct 1, Oct 1-13, 2016. From $16,995.

CASPIAN ODYSSEY Explore six countries on the shores of the Caspian Sea—Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Located at the historic crossroads of trade, religion, language, and the arts, these countries are home to intriguing modern cultures as well as some of the world’s most ancient and timeless architecture. Oct 14-29, 2016. From $21,495.

HEART OF PERSIA Traveling in the ancient land of Persia, this unique adventure explores destinations that have been off the tourist map for many years and rarely experienced by Western visitors. Tehran, Mashad, Yadz, Isfahan, ancient Persepolis, the cultural capital of Shiraz— these are just a few of the enchanting sites on this journey. Nov 24-Dec 7, 2016. From $16,495.