Physical Requirements
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Moderately Strenuous
Pacing
- 6 locations in 17 days
- Return flights often require departing in early morning
- Air travel time will be 11-18 hours and will have at least one connection
Physical Requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 5-6 miles unassisted and participate in 4-6 hours of physical activities each day
- Agility and balance are required for embarking boats
- 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
- We will spend time at elevations of between 6,276 and 12,600 feet in the Alps and Dolomites.
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 58-82°F
- June-August are the warmest months
- Dolomite summers are mild with average temperatures from June to October rarely going above 77°F
Terrain & Transportation
- Uneven walking surfaces, including steep paths, hills, and cobblestones, which can be slippery in wet or colder conditions
- Travel by 30-passenger coach, funicular, and private boat
- Two drives of 3 to 5 hours each
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
- All accommodations feature private baths