Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 6 locations in 17 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 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
Climate
- Temperatures are mild and seasonable year round, with the hottest temperatures in July and August averaging 80°F; although please be aware that temperatures in Croatia have been known to reach as high as 100°F during summer months
- Temperatures in Slovenia's caves are between 46 and 50°F year round
Terrain & Transportation
- Walk on rugged paths and cobblestoned streets, and travel by bus over rural roads that may be bumpy and narrow
- Hike up and down hills
- Agility and balance are required for boarding or disembarking boats on Lake Bled tour
- Travel by air-conditioned bus and funicular, as well as small boat in Montenegro and on Lake Bled tour
- This adventure features up to 10 border crossings. Border crossing times are unpredictable and may take up to several hours depending on traffic
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 12-20 hours and your return from Ljubljana or Belgrade may require three flights
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
- 1-night stay in Karanac village at a small family-run accommodation
- All accommodations feature private baths with showers