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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.

PACING
• 7 locations in 15 days (6 days in Chile and 9 days in Argentina) with two 1-night stays

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• Some early mornings

• Airport transfers in Santiago and Buenos Aires can take up to 1.5 hours

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

• This trip takes you to remote places with no medical facilities nearby

• 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

ALTITUDE
• 6 full days at altitudes above 7,000 feet (3 days in Chile and 3 days in Argentina)

• On Day 8, ten hours are spent at altitudes above 10,000 feet, reaching a maximum
altitude of 15,800 feet. Our 24-passenger van is equipped with an oxygen tank for
emergency purposes.

• On Day 12, we reach a maximum altitude of 11,000 feet

• We strongly recommend that you discuss precautions for altitude sickness with a
healthcare professional before you travel on this trip. Proper preparation, including
any medication recommended by your healthcare professional, is essential to traveling
comfortably at these elevations.

CLIMATE
• Daytime temperatures average 70-75° F in the Atacama Desert and 50-60° F in the
Andes, with rain or high winds possible at any time

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