Physical Requirements
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Moderately Easy
Pacing
- 6 locations in 15 days with one 1-night stay
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
- Agility and balance are required for embarking our boat, and barge, and riding songtaew trucks
- 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
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 80-90°F
- March-May are hottest during the day, with high levels of humidity. Heavy rains are possible between August and October
Terrain & Transportation
- We’ll travel over bumpy, unpaved roads at times, on foot and by bus
- Travel by 24-passenger coach, 30-passenger boat, barge, tuk-tuks (three-wheeled vehicles), and songtaew truck
- 3 overland drives between 4 and 7 hours long, and 1 internal flight of 1.5 hours
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 20-28 hours and will most likely have two connections of between 2-3 hours
- International flights from Los Angeles to Bangkok depart around midnight, crossing the International Date Line
- 1 internal flight requires an early wake-up
Accommodations & Facilities
- All accommodations feature private baths and Western-style toilet facilities
- Asian squat-style toilets must be used in some locations without other facilities