Physical Requirements
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Group Size
- This adventure has a maximum group size of 25 travelers with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.
Pacing
- 5 locations in 14 days with two 1-night stays
- We travel about 4,700 miles within Brazil
- Early mornings during our 7 days in the Amazon and the Pantanal, including 4 pre-dawn departures for sunrise excursions
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk approximately 3 miles unassisted in hot, humid weather each day, and be comfortable participating in several hours of daily physical activities
- 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
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 75-100°F
- Tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity
- Frequent rain year-round
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel on city streets, rugged paths, and unpaved roads, and walk over rough, steep, uneven, and sometimes slippery trails without handrails
- Agility and balance are required for embarking and disembarking small boats and motorized canoes
- Travel by 26-passenger minibus, 25-passenger river ship, small excursion boat, horseback, and motorized canoe
- Six internal flights of 2-5 hours each, including connections
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are air-conditioned and feature private baths with hot showers
- The Pantanal lodge is 3 hours from the nearest city and has limited medical facilities
- All river ship cabins have twin beds. Please note that cabins are very small and cannot accommodate large suitcases. Travelers are advised to bring a duffle bag or small carry-on for your 3-day adventure in the Amazon