Trip Difficulty Level

Level 1 – Easy
Easy and generally level walking on your own, up and down hotel and museum steps, and carrying your own bag.

Level  2 – Mild
Light walking and generally level hiking that is good for most fitness levels.

Level 3 – Moderate
Walking and/or trekking on various types of moderate terrain, including rough trails or light canyoning. The trip may also include biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking and other activities that require an average level of fitness to enjoy.

Level 4 – Challenging
Brisk trekking and various types of moderate to difficult terrain, including rough trails and more difficult canyoning. Requires an average to above average fitness level. Also for adventures that maintain a vigorous pace of back to back activities without long periods of rest.

Level  5 – Formidable
High altitude treks above 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and/or in fairly difficult terrain. May include up to 8 or more hours a day of trekking. Requires an above average fitness level. Also for adventures that require a higher level of stamina to maintain a very fast pace of numerous back to back activities.

Level  6 – Hard
High Altitude trekking above 15,000 feet(4,572 meters) with the possibility of difficult terrain and conditions. May include up to 10 or more hours a day of trekking. Requires a high level of fitness.