Your information is confidential and will be shared only with those who need to know in order to assist you while traveling, including, for example, providing emergency or other necessary care. We recommend you discuss any specific concerns with your doctor. No vaccinations are required for this trip, although the yellow fever vaccine is recommended in other parts of Colombia.
Participants must meet the following general requirements: possess the physical and mental well-being required to travel abroad where resources may be different or fewer than those to which you are accustomed; exercise good judgment; demonstrate flexibility and function in the face of potentially uncertain or stressful situations. You may experience new environmental allergies or experience seasonal allergies at a time of year when you normally do not encounter issues. We recommend you bring all medication and/or inhalers as prescribed. One of the Trip Leaders may contact you prior to the trip to determine how we can best meet your medical needs while in Colombia.
Participants will engage in activities including, but not limited to:
o City walking
o Walking on uneven surfaces, dirt roads, and/or light hiking
o Local travel over rough roads
o Carrying own bags
o Climbing stairs
o Standing for extended periods
o Sitting on hard surfaces (e.g. wood, the ground) for extended periods
o Dancing
Depending on the trip’s itinerary or environmental situation, participants may also engage in activities including, but not limited to:
o Sleeping without fans
o Swimming in pools, rivers, waterfalls