CLIMATES OF ASIA
Humidity in tropical Southeast Asia is typically 50-70% year-round. Temperatures reflect average F˚ daytime temperatures. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
India Delhi
Kerala Mumbai
China Beijing Guilin
Hong Kong
Thailand Bangkok Laos Luang Prabang Cambodia Siem Riep
62° 71° 83° 90° 91° 87° 85° 84° 79° 68° 65° 81° 83° 83° 82° 79° 78° 77° 79° 79° 79° 81° 75° 79° 83° 84° 83° 82 79° 80° 81° 79° 83°
31° 41° 55° 66° 74° 78° 75° 66° 54° 40° 37° 48° 56° 65° 74° 79° 83° 82° 78° 69° 59° 42° 61° 64° 72° 77° 82° 82° 82° 81° 77° 70° 68° 90° 93° 95° 93° 91° 90° 90° 89° 88° 87° 83°
72° 76° 81° 82° 82° 81° 80° 80° 77° 72° 67° 81° 83° 85° 84° 84° 82° 82° 82° 82° 78° 83°
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City 81° 84° 85° 84° 87° 85° 82° 81° 85° 79° 79° Japan Kyoto
52° 54° 55° 68° 73° 80° 85° 75° 60° 55° 53° CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN ASIA
You will encounter a mix of ceremonial practices and customs in Asia. Local modes of on-tour transportation may include cable cars, rickshaws, cyclos, pedi-cabs, and traditional boats for authentic cultural experiences. Dress is conservative, keeping the body well-covered at all times. Be prepared to remove your shoes when visiting temples, mosques and private homes.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VISITING THE SITES Expect to see a variety of sights on local streets, from man-powered cyclos and rickshaws to cows or even an elephant. Landmark sites are always popular, making it challenging to maneuver ancient paths and steps; we have researched the best times to tour the sites, yet we cannot guarantee crowd-free visits.
DINING TO DELIGHT EVERY PALATE
Asia is renowned for its flavorful, often spicy cuisine, which sometimes does not agree with sensitive stomachs. That’s why we make sure different international dining options and bottled water are available to you wherever we travel.
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Travelers should be in good physical health as these journeys require a fair amount of walking, often on uneven terrain in hot weather. Roads can be bumpy; curbs are often high and without ramps; stairs can be steep – handrails are not always available and gangplanks are sometimes not available while boarding Asian boats. Regrettably, travelers with special needs cannot be accommodated on these journeys.
CLIMATES OF AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
Africa – A year-round destination, the climate of southern Africa is generally uniform, the result of its location in the tropical zone and cool ocean currents.
Middle East – Israel lies in both a tropical and a temperate region, with northern and coastal areas having hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Egypt and Jordan are characterized by a dry climate with two seasons, a hot season from May to October and a cool season from November to April. Temperatures reflect average F˚ daytime temperatures.
Safaris Kenya
Tanzania
South Africa Zimbabwe
EGYPT Cairo ISRAEL Jerusalem
JOrdan Petra
Dead Sea
Turkey Istanbul Antalya
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 81° 82° 81° 79° 77° 75° 73° 73° 79° 81° 77° 77°
82° 82° 81° 77° 75° 70° 70° 73° 77° 79° 81° 81° 79° 79° 79° 73° 66° 64° 62° 64° 66° 70° 73° 77° 89° 85° 86° 82° 82° 76° 76° 82° 91° 92° 86° 86°
56° 62° 68° 78° 88° 90° 91° 91° 88° 81° 68° 63° 55° 55° 61° 68° 75° 82° 85° 85° 84° 79° 68° 59°
64° 68° 73° 84° 91° 97° 100° 99° 93° 88° 77° 68° 68° 72° 77° 84° 93° 99° 102° 100° 97° 90° 81° 72°
47° 48° 52° 62° 70° 79° 82° 82° 77° 67° 59° 52° 59° 60° 64° 70° 78° 87° 93° 93° 88° 80° 70° 62°
LOCAL CUSTOMS IN AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST Conservative dress and respect for local customs are required when
visiting mosques or other places of worship; women must cover shoulders, arms and legs, and all visitors must remove their shoes. Please check with your Tauck Director or local guides before taking photographs of local residents.
TYPICAL ACCOMMODATIONS
All accommodations are personally selected for your utmost comfort, as well as offering the most authentic experience in each destination.
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
Luxury tents on safari include full en-suite facilities, with private toilets and showers. City hotels are chosen for their location and service. Air conditioning may not be available in all cases.
SPECIAL HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS You should be in good physical condition; Tauck’s African adventures require a fair amount of walking, often in hot weather, at high altitudes, or across difficult terrain. Sites in Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Jordan are located in remote desert areas; access can be difficult, with bumpy roads, steep steps, irregular surfaces and narrow passages. Guests requiring wheelchairs, walkers or canes cannot be accommodated at most sites.
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