Physical Requirements
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Moderately Strenuous
Pacing
- 6 locations in 16 days
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 5-8 miles unassisted in the course of each day and to participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day, as well as being able to stand unassisted for up to 30 minutes at a time
- Our small groups will walk approximately 15,000-20,000 steps per day on average throughout the trip, including Camino Hike and city walking tours
- Our activities involve three hikes along the Santiago pilgrimage route. These include a mile-long hike on a steep, unpaved road and a 2.5-mile hike on forest trails on Day 6.
- 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
- Spain and Portugal offer warm-to-hot summers and cold winters; snow is common in the north in the months of March and November, which you may experience during hikes
- Daytime temperatures in July and August often reach above 90°F
Terrain & Transportation
- Walk over cobbled streets, uneven ground, unpaved roads, steep forest terrain, and steep stairs
- Travel via private, air-conditioned bus
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
- All accommodations feature private baths with showers