Our Grades Explained
To show the relative difficulty of our trekking, hiking, discovery, cycling, family and other adventure holidays, each trip is graded and ADVANCED being the most challenging. In turn these grades are divided into EASY, MODERATE and ADVANCED. Our simple, symbols provide an indication of the difficulty and kind of each trip.
Clearly, there are many different factors that contribute to the difficulty of a particular holiday, including, length of day, terrain, type of accommodation, altitude and weather conditions. Since some of these factors are necessarily changeable, any system of grades can only provide a general indication. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the detailed Trip Notes and if you are still unsure please do not hesitate to contact us.
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EASYSuitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity. |
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MODERATESuitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day. |
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ADVANCEDPhysically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go. |
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FamilyJust for families.These trips are for families only (including any aunts, uncles or cousins who’d like to come along, of course) |
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WalkingEasier walking , where holidays are at a gentler place, with only an average fitness required. |
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HikingSlightly more strenuous walking on easier to moderate slopes, tracks and paths, plus hills and easy mountains, which may be rough underfoot at times. |
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CampingHiking on easier to moderate slopes, tracks and paths, plus hills and easy mountains, which may be rough underfoot at times with camp overnights. |
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TrekkingIf you already enjoy mountain, forest or hill walking, these holidays let you pick up the pace by climbing higher peaks and walking more challenging tracks. Your reward is a really exhilarating walking programme. |
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BikingCycling or mountain biking adventure. |
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Bike-supportVan Supported Tours.During bike tour, following the group there is always a driver with a van equipped to transport bikes and people. |
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Full-BoardBreakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the price, but any drinks or snacks wanted outside of these meal times will cost extra. |
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Local-CuisineThis is ideal for people who like to test local food. |
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SkiingSki vacation package. |
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CavingGuided caving adventures. |
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Off road4-WHEEL DRIVE TOURS. |
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Horse-ridingGuided horse riding. |