Physical Requirements
What to expect:
1
2
3
4
5
Moderate
Pacing
- 5 locations in 11 days
- International flights to Peru may arrive late in the evening or very early in the morning. Return flights to the U.S. may depart late at night.
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
- 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
- Lima is warmest between December-March, with daily highs of 80°F
- The Amazon Basin has a tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity and frequent rain year-round
Terrain & Transportation
- Hike on uneven trails that can be wet, muddy, or slippery
- Agility and balance are required for embarking and disembarking small boats and canoes
- We recommend bringing a walking stick for hiking over surface roots and on muddy, steep terrain
- Travel by minibus, boat, and dune buggy
- Two 5-hour drives and 2 internal flights of 1.5 hours each
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 6-14 hours and will most likely have two connections
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer simple amenities
- Rain forest lodges may feature limited access to electricity, hot water, air conditioning, and internet
- All accommodations feature private baths