Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 6 locations in 17 days
Physical Requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids, including respriatory or cardiovascular diseases and eyesight issues
- You must be able to walk 3-5 miles unassisted and participate in 6 hours of physical activities each day
- Strong agility and balance are required for embarking a small boat or ferry
- 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 range from 60-95°F
- Southern Italy has a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters
- Southern Italy can sometimes reach temperatures of 100°F with high humidity in the summer
- At higher altitudes, temperatures may be low and we may experience rain and wind
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel on rugged paths and many cobblestoned streets on foot, as well as over bumpy, narrow rural roads by bus
- Ability to climb steep stairs and walk up and downhill is required in several locations
- Travel by 25- to 30-passenger coach and ferry, depending on group size
- One continuous drive of 3 hours to reach Sila
- One 6-hour drive with stops along the way, including a hike on Pollino
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 12-20 hours and will most likely have two connections of between 2-3 hours
- International flights to Sicily depart around midnight with next-day arrival
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
- Some hotels do not have an elevator
- Some hotels provide an electric kettle upon request; others do not
- Few hotels provide facial tissues or complimentary bottles of water
- All accommodations feature private baths, but may only include a bath with handheld showers