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Before You Go
The more you know about the destination and the conditions
you can expect on your Wildland Adventure, the more you
will enjoy your experience. We invite you to call our destination
specialists at 1-800-345-4453 so that we can answer any
questions or concerns. The following information will also
help you prepare for the exciting experience ahead and enable
you to get the very most from your trip.
Air Travel
We are pleased to assist you with your flights to Turkey
and local flights within Turkey. We offer discounted bulk
rate fares with preferred airlines and are familiar with
the best schedules and routing. International flights for
Wildland Adventures’ trips to Turkey arrive into Istanbul.
There is no obligation to purchase your international tickets
from Wildland Adventures although our fares are usually
competitive based on advanced purchase and availability.
Tickets for local flights in Turkey are NOT included
in the land cost of our group departure trips. The
local flights can either be included with your international
flights (especially recommended if you use Turkish Airlines
for international flights) or we can arrange to have them
issued to you in-country. The principal airlines that we
recommend from the U.S. to Istanbul, Turkey, are Turkish
Airlines out of New York or Chicago and Delta Airlines.
These two airlines fly non-stop from New York or Chicago
to Istanbul.
Health
Once you sign up for a trip, we provide detailed information
about health precautions and possible immunizations for
travel to each destination. A consultation with your doctor,
a local travel clinic, or public health office will help
you decide which medications or inoculations are necessary
for your safe participation on the trip. Wildland Adventures
staff are not licensed medical authorities, however, we
know the exact areas, environments and conditions under
which you will be traveling, all of which can affect the
relative risk of exposure to health conditions and help
you make decisions concerning immunizations and prescription
medicines. Preventative measures against infectious diseases
may require advance planning for immunizations. Pregnant
women and parents traveling with young children should consult
their physician or pediatrician.
Turkey is a relatively safe and very friendly country.
In general you do not need to be any more concerned about
your health than you would traveling to most developed nations
of the world. However, avoid roadside stands and drink only
bottled water. No immunizations are required for travel
to Turkey. Biting insects are negligible and insect repellant
is rarely necessary. Malaria is of no concern in areas of
Turkey on Wildland Adventures. You should consider vaccination
against hepatitis and typhoid, and all travelers should
be up-to-date on tetanus-diphtheria, measles-mumps-rubella,
polio, and chicken pox immunizations. Enjoy all the delicious
cuisine and fresh foods in Turkey prepared by our cooks
on small yachts and in all the wonderful restaurants selected
by our guides. Rich and unusual foods and olive oil marinates
may cause minor intestinal ailments.
MD
Travel Health: Complete travel information updated daily
for physicians and travelers.
VISA and Passport Requirements
A passport is required for entry into Turkey and should
be valid for six months after your return date. A visa is
also required for American citizens. You can purchase it
in advance, or you can easily obtain it upon arrival at
the airport. Wildland Adventures can provide you with visa
application forms and instructions in your pre-departure
dossier once you have confirmed your trip reservation. Non-US
citizens should check with the embassy or consulate of Turkey
in your country of origin.
Turkish Embassy in the United States
U.S. State Department Passport Services
Generations
Visa Service
Reading List
Enrich your travels by using our recommended reading list
and online ordering through Longitude Books. For each destination,
we feature "Essential Reading," four or five books
that are a comprehensive introduction to each region. This
list favors well-written, concise books that capture the
spirit of a place including guidebooks, memoirs, histories,
field guides, natural histories, novels or other great books.
You will also find the new and hard-to-find books, field
guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives,
books on art and archaeology, novels, essays and well-written
academic books.
Turkey
Reading List
Istanbul
and the Turquoise Coast Reading List
Turkey
Books For Kids
Travel Supplies and Packing List
We provide you with a specific packing list and recommended
travel products for your trip once you have signed up for
your Wildland Adventure. Two companies we recommend for
travel supplies include:
ExOfficio
We highly recommend their performance engineered,
quick dry and lightweight travel apparel designed for
outdoor-oriented adventure travel.
www.exofficio.com
TravelSmith
A resource for every travel clothing category
and a variety ofspecialty travel products.
www.travelsmith.com
Destination Information
For further information about Turkey we recommend the following
websites:
CIA
World Factbook
Turkish
Embassy in the United States
http://www.mersina.com/
General International Travel References
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