Physical Requirements
What to expect:
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Moderate
Pacing
- 7 locations in 17 days
- Early morning departures with 2 pre-dawn flights
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk approximately 3 miles unassisted and be comfortable participating in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- Our activities on Day 8 include an elective hike on uneven surfaces for a minimum of 2 hours
- 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 throughout most of the year, with the hottest temperatures in July and August averaging 80°F; temperatures begin dropping in November with the possibility of rain or even snow
Terrain & Transportation
- Walk on rugged paths and cobblestoned streets, and travel by bus over rural roads that may be bumpy and narrow
- Hikes along steep trails in Meteora and up and down hills in mountain villages in the Zagoria region; good hiking shoes are recommended for these activities
- Agility and balance are required for boarding or disembarking rafts on optional Vikos Gorge Rafting tour
- Travel by air-conditioned minibus, taxi, and small boat
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
- All accommodations feature private baths with showers