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
- 19 days, with 14 nights aboard the M/V Corinthian, one three-night hotel stay in Funchal, and one overnight hotel stay in Dakar
Physical Requirements
- Walk 4 miles unassisted and participate in 3-4 hours of physical activities each day
- Good agility, balance, and strength are required for boarding Zodiacs or tenders and possible rough seas
- Travelers using mobility aids or with medical conditions that might require immediate attention will not be able to board the Corinthian
- 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
Terrain & Transportation
- Uneven surfaces, including unpaved paths, steep hills, stairs, and cobblestones
- Gangway incline can be steep when docked at a pier
- Expect coaches and hotels with lower standards than what we are used to in the U.S. and Europe
- Travel by 98-passenger small ship, 33- to 45-seat coach, Zodiac, and local tenders
- You must be cleared by a country’s local port authorities before disembarking
- Weather conditions and tides may require adjustments to your itinerary
Climate
- Daytime temperatures in November-February often reach above 80°'
Cultural insight
- We may see people living in poverty, which could be distressing for some travelers