Physical Requirements
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Moderately Strenuous
Pacing
- 6 locations in 8 days; five 1-night stays
- One 45-minute internal flight
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk at least 3 miles unassisted over the course of each day, participating in 6-8 hours of daily physical activities and standing unassisted for 30 minutes at a time
- 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
- Daytime temperatures in Reykjavik range from 44-57°F in the warmer summer months to 35-50°F in the fall
- Evenings can be chilly, even in summer
- Iceland is sometimes subject to harsh weather, but the summer months are quite mild
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over some rugged paths, as well as bumpy, gravelly, slippery, and sometimes icy roads by motorcoach and on foot
- Travel by 19-passenger and 32-passenger motorcoaches, as well as a boat for a lagoon cruise
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotels feature a variety of Western-style amenities and personal services