Elevations up to 11,000 ft may be reached. Average fitness is required. This is an active vacation, usually with hiking over moderate terrain. Expect elevations less than 10,000 ft, although elevations as high as 14,000 ft may be reached. Tours also may include long hiking days, wilderness camping, or other mandatory activity.
Good fitness is required.
On many trips, you can elect to skip a day's hike, depending on logistics. This vacation is a challenging adventure with extensive outdoor activity which may include multiple nights of camping. Hiking will be over steeper or more rugged terrain, or where elevations exceed 10,000 ft and may reach 14,000 ft. Treks will average up to 10 miles per day. Altitudes of up to 15,000 ft are frequent in trekking programs.