Physical Requirements
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Group Size
- This adventure has a maximum group size of 25 travelers with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.
Pacing
- 14 days, with 10 nights aboard the M/V Corinthian, one two-night hotel stay in Oxford, and one overnight hotel stay in Aberdeen
Physical Requirements
- Walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 2 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
- Travel by 98-passenger small ship, 33- to 45-seat coach, Zodiac, and local tenders
- In several ports along the Scottish Islands, it will be necessary to use local tenders or Zodiacs
- 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 range from 46-73°F during touring season
- June-August are the warmest months
- British weather can be unpredictable and change quickly—temperatures will generally be warmer in England than in Scotland. In summer it is not uncommon for Scotland to be unseasonably cold, with days that may get as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit. In England, expect humid weather with temperatures reaching the 80s
- Autumn generally brings mist, showers, and brisk weather in the 40s, with nearly constant cold winds
- Most of the country receives some rain at least 200 days a year