Physical Requirements
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Moderately Strenuous
Group size
- This adventure has a maximum group size of 16 travelers with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.
Pacing
- 4 locations in 10 days
- One 1-night stay; 2 internal flights
- Several long overland drives, including 1 transfer crossing the border between Argentina and Chile
Physical Requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted on rough terrain and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- This trip takes you to remote places with no medical facilities nearby
- 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
- All activities on Days 3 through 9 take place in the wild; you may be exposed to winds up to 44 miles per hour, with occasional gusts up to 56 miles per hour
- Our activities on Day 4 include 7 hours of hiking over steep, unpaved terrain, Day 7 will include two hikes of 2-3 hours each over steep terrain
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 50-60°F in Patagonia and daily highs in the 80s in Buenos Aires
- Rain or high winds are possible at any time in Patagonia
Terrain & Transportation
- Bumpy, gravelly, and icy roads; rugged paths over rocks, hard sand, and icy surfaces. We hike through uneven terrain and high winds
- Travel by minibus (no toilet on board), kayak, and horseback
- Several lengthy drives and 2 internal flights of about 3-6 hours
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 11-17 hours and will most likely have two connections
Accommodations & Facilities
- All nights staying in centrally located hotels with private bath