Physical Requirements
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Moderately Strenuous
Pacing
- 4 locations in 10 days
- International flights to Peru may arrive late in the evening or very early in the morning. Return flights to the U.S. may depart between approximately 9pm and 2am.
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- 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
Altitude
- 7 full days at altitudes between 7,000-12,000 feet
Climate
- Temperatures in the Andes vary due to high altitudes; prepare for temperatures in the mid-60s during the day and as low as 35°F at night
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over city streets, rugged paths, and unpaved roads; walk over rough, steep, and sometimes slippery trails without handrails; and climb many high and uneven stone steps at Inca ruins
- Agility and balance are required for embarking and disembarking river rafts
- Travel by 24-passenger minibus, train, and river raft
- 1.5-3 hour drives; two 1.5-hour train rides, the second followed by a 2-hour drive; and 2 internal flights of 1.5 hours each
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 6-14 hours and will most likely have two connections
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer simple amenities
- All accommodations feature private baths