Physical Requirements
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Moderately Strenuous
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 onboard a 210-passenger small ship in 14 days
- 3 1-night stays; 2 internal flights; 1 pre-dawn departure; some early mornings
- Several long overland drives, including 1 transfer (up to 12 hours) crossing the border between Argentina and Chile
Physical Requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted on rough terrain and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- 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
- All activities on Days 5 through 12 take place in the wild; you may be exposed to winds up to 44 miles per hour, with occasional gusts up to 56 miles per hour
- Our activities on Day 12 (or Day 6 on the reverse itinerary) include 2 Zodiac landings, 160 steps up and a 2-mile walk at Cape Horn, and a 3-mile walk uphill at Wulaia Bay
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 50-60°F in the Andes and Patagonia and daily highs in the 80s in Buenos Aires
- Rain or high winds are possible at any time in the Andes and Patagonia
Terrain & Transportation
- Bumpy, gravelly, and icy roads; rugged paths over rocks, hard sand, and icy surfaces. We hike through uneven terrain and high winds on 5 treks of about 2 hours each
- Agility and balance are required for embarking small motor dinghies
- Travel by minibus (no toilet on board)
- Cruise aboard a 210-passenger small ship shared with other travelers. We’ll also board Zodiac rafts for daily excursions during our cruise. Agility and balance are required for embarking these vessels.
- Three 6-12 hour drives and 2 internal flights of about 3-6 hours each
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 11-17 hours and will most likely have two connections
Accommodations & Facilities
- 4 nights aboard a small ship with full hotel amenities; 9 nights staying in centrally located hotels on land
- All accommodations feature private baths
- Elevator service is not available on the small ship