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Many trips include camping in remote areas and/or high altitude sites in varying temperature and weather conditions. Itineraries may involve multi-day hiking and trekking excursions over steep, rugged terrain and/or where altitude may exceed 14,000 feet. Most Difficult: Our most difficult expeditions are for the adventurer who is in good physical condition. On many trips, passengers may elect to skip a day's activity, depending on logistics. Itineraries may include three to six hour hikes and other activities such as horseback riding, mountain bicycling, rafting and kayaking, which require no previous experience. Many activities are optional.ĭifficult: Our difficult trips may involve hiking over uneven terrain, with some hikes including significant elevation gain or loss and at higher elevations (up to 12,000 ft). Itineraries may include walks or short hikes of up to two to three hours with little elevation gain, sustained walking at higher altitudes, and/or other similar level physical activities.
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Moderate: Our moderate trips require an average level of fitness. Each day will involve walking, sightseeing and general travel-related activities such as getting in/out of vans, planes, boats, and zodiacs. How We Rate Our TripsEasy: Our easy tours generally require fairly little exertion. This Trip is Rated: ModerateOur moderate trips require an average level of fitness.