Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 6 locations in 19 days with some early mornings
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 5-7 hours of physical activities each day
- Our activities include a 4-hour walk through 3 miles of Angkor Wat on uneven surfaces and up 300 non-consecutive steps on Day 15
- 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
- Tropical, with daytime temperatures reaching 95°F with high levels of humidity, especially between March-May
- Potential for heavy rains between July-October
- Average temperature is between 40-60°F from December-February, 90°F from February-October, and can reach over 100°F from March-August
- Humidity from March-August has an average of 70-85% with an average high of 80% through October
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over some bumpy, unpaved roads; climb uneven stairways at ancient ruins; and walk over uneven ground
- Travel primarily via air-conditioned 20-passenger coach (no toilet on board)
- Other modes of transportation include: ox cart; tuk-tuks (three-wheeled vehicles); jumbos (three-wheeled vehicles); remork (a trailer pulled by a motorcycle); motorbike taxi; motorized boat on the Mekong, which will require agility to embark; and a horse-drawn carriage ride on an optional trip extension
- One 8-hour bus ride, 3 internal flights with potential for delays, and 1 high-speed train
- One overland transfer of about eight hours in an air-conditioned bus, with included stops for lunch and activities en route
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 20-27 hours and will most likely have two connections
Accommodations & Facilities
- All accommodations feature private baths and Western-style toilet facilities
- Outside of our accommodations, some public restrooms will be limited to Asian-style squat toilets