Physical Requirements
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Moderately Easy
Pacing
- 5 locations in 15 days
- A long overland drive of up to 9 hours on Day 10; a two-hour ferry ride on Day 13
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You should be able to walk 2-5 miles unassisted over the course of each day, and over cobblestone city streets in Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, and participate in 6-8 hours of daily physical activity
- 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
- Due to the varied geography of the destinations, you will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over city streets and paved roads
- Go for several walking tours along cobblestone streets in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, which includes going up and down many stairs; an uphill hike on the Curonian Spit
- Travel by 30-passenger air-conditioned coach; tram; train; small boat; ferry; airplane
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotels feature a variety of Western-style amenities and personal services
- All accommodations feature private baths