Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 7 locations in 17 days (select departures include three 1-night stays)
- Several long overland drives, including one 6-hour transfer on Day 13 and two transfers of up to 12 hours crossing the borders between Argentina and Chile on Day 7 and Day 15; three internal flights of 2-5 hours each
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- This trip take you to remote locations with no medical facilities nearby
- Day 14 is a very active day, with the opportunity to take two 1-2 hour hikes of up to 8 miles
- 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 average between 50-60°F year-round and rain or high winds are possible at any time in the Andes and Patagonia
- In Buenos Aires summertime temperatures range between 67-90°F with high humidity
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over city streets, bumpy roads, and rugged paths; and walk and hike through backwoods on 4 treks of around 2 hours each
- Agility and balance are required for horseback rides, boarding small boats, and hiking on uneven terrain in high winds
- Travel by minibus (no toilet on board), ferry, horse, chairlift, and small boat
- Three 6- to 12-hour drives, and 3 internal flights of 2-5 hours each
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 11-17 hours and will most likely have two connections
Accommodations & Facilities
- All accommodations are hotel-standard and feature private baths