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    Iraqi Kurdistan – Peshmerga Lines

    Iraq (Kurdistan) · Erbil & mountains

    Middle East

    Duration

    7 days

    Price per person

    $3,900 / pers.

    Intensity

    Hard

    Sessions

    1 date

    Overview

    7-day expedition in Iraqi Kurdistan including mountain treks, post-conflict analysis, community meetings and bivouac in strategic terrain.

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    Day by Day

    Day 1

    Erbil arrival

    Local team welcome. Detailed security brief. Erbil setup. Citadel first immersion.

    Day 2

    ISIS aftermath

    Route to formerly ISIS-held areas. Rebuilt village visit. Guided resident/NGO meeting.

    Day 3

    Border mountains

    4-6h steep terrain trek. Former defensive line observation. Field lunch. Strategic geographic reading.

    Day 4

    Local forces meeting

    Former Peshmerga combatant discussion. Historical equipment presentation. Civil shooting range session.

    Day 5

    Yazidi zone

    Sinjar or similar authorized zone visit. Guided community meeting. Post-genocide reconstruction analysis.

    Day 6

    Isolated route & bivouac

    Mountain track progression. Secured camp setup. Outdoor overnight. Controlled isolation sensation.

    Day 7

    Return Erbil / departure

    End of expedition.

    Included

    • All meals
    • All drinks (water and soft drinks)
    • All ground transport
    • English-speaking local tour guide
    • Ligne Rouge Tours tour leader
    • Visa support documents
    • All entry fees to sites
    • Airport transfers

    Not Included

    • Round-trip airfare
    • Travel insurance
    • Visa fees
    • Tips
    • Personal spending money

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