Activity Levels – Picking A Trip That’s Right For You

As we get older, we all start to run into physical limitations that affect how active we are. This is something we need to take into consideration before traveling so that we have the best possible experience.

Group travel vendors provide trip activity guidelines to help select trips appropriate for our personal activity levels. We are passing these guidelines along to help you know what to expect on any trip. If you have concerns about mobility and/or health issues that may affect your ability to have to most enjoyable & safe travel experience possible, please consult your doctor before traveling.

Activity Levels for Overseas Adventure Travel Trips

Activity Level 1: Easy

Travelers should be able to climb 25 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 1-2 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last at least 1-2 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.

Activity Level 2: Moderately Easy

Travelers should be able to climb 40 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 2-3 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for at least 2-3 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.

Activity Level 3: Moderate

Travelers should be able to climb 60 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 3 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 3 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 5,000 to 7,000 feet.

Activity Level 4: Moderately Strenuous

Travelers should be able to climb 80 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 4 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 7,000 to 9,000 feet.

Activity Level 5: Strenuous

Travelers should be able to climb 100 or more stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 8 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 10,000 feet or more.

* Activity guidelines are provided by our group travel partners.