We want to be sure you find the trip that's right for you. Our Trip Rating system ranks each trip from 1 to 7 according to the degree of activity and general travel rigors (1 is the easiest and 7 the most expeditionary in style). With each trip description, there is also a Trip Summary with a brief description of trip conditions. The Detailed Daily Itinerary for each trip (also available by mail, fax, or email request) goes into further detail. Our staff Area Managers are always happy to answer any questions you have and guide you to the trip that best suits your level of fitness.
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I Easiest: Non-camping journeys, optional hikes, little elevation gain or loss
II Easy to Moderate: Hotel nights and/or deluxe, safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities sometimes included, such as sea kayaking or camel riding (optional on some trips
III Moderate: Full-day hikes (4 to 6 hours) most days, rolling countryside, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based country walking tours are in this category
IV Moderate to Strenuous: Full-day hikes (4 to 6 hours), mountainous terrain. Significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down 2,000-3,000 feet) on most hikes. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
V Strenuous: Full-day hikes, mountainous terrain, steep ups and downs (as in 4). Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category, as well as certain sea kayaking expeditions with rugged conditions.
VI Very Strenuous: Full-day hikes, mountainous terrain, steep ups and downs (as in 4). Most hikes takes place at altitudes well above 12,000 feet, sometimes as high as 17,500 feet.
VII Most Strenuous: Full-day hikes in mountainous terrain, camping and hiking at extreme altitudes.