Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 3 locations in 13 days
- 1 pre-dawn departure
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids
- Must be able to walk 6-8 miles unassisted each day and participate in 3-5 hours of daily physical activities, including scaling several steep steps without handrails
- Luggage porters are unavailable at hotels in South Korea
- 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 are typically between 50-60°F in early spring, 85-95°F in summer, and 50-70°F in fall
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over some rugged paths, as well as bumpy roads, by bus and on foot
- Travel via motorcoach
- Several long overland drives of 2-4 hours
Accommodations & Facilities
- Asian squat-style toilets must be used in some small villages without other facilities
Cuisine
- Meals will be based on the local cuisine; Western food is limited