Physical Requirements
Level of Difficulty
Easy Moderate Challenging
- Moderate
Trip Pace
4 locations in 12 days (2026)
5 locations in 12 days (2027)
One scheduled flight
Travelers must be able to walk approximately 2 miles unassisted over occasionally challenging terrain
Terrain includes pavement, boardwalks, rough lava, glacial ice, and earthen trails that may be muddy, slippery, rocky and hilly
Travel by minibus, 4x4 vehicle, boat and plane
Transport is mostly on paved roads, with some well-maintained dirt roads and sometimes rough off-road terrain
Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers or canes
Travelers must have good balance, mobility, and be in good physical health
Temps range from 30–70°F and vary greatly day to day
Rain and wind possible any time of year
