Physical Requirements
What to expect:
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Moderate
Pacing
- 4 locations in 12 days with one 2-night stay; 3 or 4 internal flights (depending on the season); early mornings
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 including stairs
- Our activites include exploring Bogotá at an 8,000-foot altitude on Days 2 and 3; and a 4-mile uphill hike with uneven terrain and steep hills on Day 8 in Cocora Valley.
- 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
Altitude
- 3 full days at altitudes between 8,600-9,000 feet
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 40-60°F in Bogotá, 70-80°F in Medellín, and 80-90°F with high humidity in Cartagena and Pereira
- Wet seasons are April-May and October-November in Bogotá and Medellín; Cartagena receives a fair amount of rainfall year-round
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel on city streets, rugged paths and trails, cobblestone roads, and uneven ground
- You must be able to walk up and down steep hills and stairs unassisted in high altitude areas
- Agility and balance are required for boarding carriages
- Travel by 20-passenger minibus (no toilet on board), horse-drawn carriage, Jeep, aerial tram, local bus, and moto taxi
- 3 or 4 internal flights of approximately 1 hour each
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel standard accommodations with hot showers and Western-style toilets
- Stay at a hacienda with limited services (including limited internet access) and no air-conditioning in the Coffee Triangle & Bogotá
- All accommodations feature private baths