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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
- 7 locations with 4 nights aboard a ship in 19 days
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk approximately 3 miles unassisted and be comfortable participating in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- Agility and balance are required for boarding or disembarking small motor boats
- Our small ship is not equipped with an elevator, so passengers are expected to use stairs between cabins and the dining room
- This trip takes you to remote places with no medical facilities nearby
- 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 average 50-60° F in the Andes and Patagonia and 75-100°F in Iguassu and Rio de Janeiro
- Rain or high winds are possible at any time in the Andes and Patagonia, while Iguassu and Rio's tropical climates feature high humidity and tropical rains during summer
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over city streets, rugged paths, hard sand, icy surfaces, and bumpy and icy roads; walk and hike through uneven terrain and high winds on 3 treks of about 2 hours each
- Travel by air-conditioned minibus
- Cruise aboard a 90-passenger small ship shared with other travelers; we'll also board small motor boats for excursions during our cruise
- Two overland drives of 3 hours each and a 10-12 hour drive and border crossing
- 4 internal flights of 2-5 hours each
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
- 4 nights aboard a small ship with full hotel amenities
- All accommodations feature private baths with showers