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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
• 6 locations in 15 days

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

• Must be able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted each day and participate in 3-5 hours of daily
physical activities, including walks along cobblestoned streets and up several steps and
steep hills

• 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
• Daytime temperatures in July and August often reach above 90°F

TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION
• Travel over some rugged paths and cobblestoned streets, as well as bumpy, unpaved
roads, both by bus and on foot

• Travel via private, air-conditioned bus

• Several overland drives of 5-6 hours

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES
• Most nights are in paradores and pousadas, government-owned restored historic inns
with comfortable rooms and private baths
• Lodgings in Lisbon and Madrid are hotel-standard, with a variety of amenities and
private baths

Steps to Take Before Your Trip

Before you leave on this adventure, we recommend the following:

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