Activity Levels

Each Odyssey small group tour has an activity level that ranges from Level 1 to 4. For more detailed requirements specific to each program, read the program notes and full itinerary or contact us for assistance.

Please note that many programs visit countries with standards quite different from those of Australia and New Zealand. Ability to accommodate special needs varies from program to program.

Please contact Odyssey Traveller to discuss any physical or medical limitations that you have prior to booking.

Level 1 – Introductory to Moderate

Participants must be able to carry their own luggage, climb and descend stairs, moderate walking on uneven surfaces between 3 – 5 kilometers per day. Suitable for most fitness levels.

Level 2 – Moderate

Participants must be able to carry their own luggage, climb and descend stairs, be in good health, mobile and able to participate in 3-5 hours of physical activity per day, the equivalent of walking / hiking up to 8 kilometers per day on uneven ground.

Level 3 – Moderate to Challenging

Participants must be in excellent health, extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle. Program activities may include up to 6 hours of continuous strenuous, moderate-to-fast paced activities per day on varied terrain.

Level 4 – Challenging

Participants must have a high level of physical fitness and appropriate expertise in the program activities, and should except full days of fast-paced, strenuous physical challenges.

NOTES:

• Porter services may not be available in all locations we visit.
• Depending on the destination, hotels may not have lifts and you will be required to to handle your luggage up and down stairs. Where lifts are not available we aim to book all rooms on ground or first floor.