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HEALTH

Is This Adventure Right for You?
Please review the information below prior to departing on this adventure. We reserve the
right for our Trip Leaders to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers
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or of other travelers.

GROUP SIZE
• This adventure has a maximum group size of 24 travelers

PACING
• 3 locations in 6 nights

• Most of this trip is spent aboard our Amazon river ship

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids

• You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted in hot, humid weather and participate in 4
hours of physical activities each day

• We reserve the right for Trip Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances
send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience

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

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