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trip gradings
>> selecting your adventure
We want to ensure you have a comfortable, safe and
rewarding holiday, so please review our trip grading system
below to help you select a tour that’s best suited to your
abilities and tness levels. Also, be sure to read our detailed
trip notes (available online) which outline the terrain
speci c to the trip, tness preparation suggestions and
provide extra information on self guided departures.
If you have any questions regarding our trip gradings –
or your tness – please contact us. The grading descriptions
that follow do not relate to theWorld Expeditions trips
which appear in this brochure. For details of those
trip gradings please see worldexpeditions.com
SMALL GROUP OR SELF GUIDED?
We’ve developed a range of travel styles to ensure you
can explore Europe exactly the way you want.
Up to 6 hours per day
at a steady pace
Up to 65kms per day
at a steady pace
moderate
Up to 9 hours per day often
in mountainous, alpine terrain.
Pack carrying maybe required
Up to 90kms per day with
some sustained, steep hills
challenging
1 introductory level
15-50 kms per day at
a slow, steady pace
4 to 5 hours per day at
a slow, steady pace
Level of tness: Reasonable
Level of tness: Good
Introductory walking with
several moderate stages
2 introductory to
moderate
Introductory cycling with
several moderate stages
Level of tness: Good
4
Up to 7 hours per day
at a steady pace
Up to 75kms per day with
some steep hills for cycling
moderate to challenging
Level of tness: Very Good to Excellent Level of tness: Excellent
Got a good sense of direction? Trips in mountainous
terrain require previous outdoor experience, contour map
reading and basic orientation skills. We’ll provide you with
detailed maps, directions and seven day local support as
well as handle all the necessary trip logistics, like booking
your hotels and luggage transfers. Many self guided tours
have daily departures.
Your multi-lingual local guide will work tirelessly to make
sure your holiday runs smoothly Enjoy the benefits of an
experienced local guide, whose passion is to bring to life
the flora, fauna and history of the region, and join
the company of kindred spirits on a Guided Small Group
trip. Depending on the chosen trip, group sizes generally
vary from 6 to 22 people, and somewhat larger on boat
based departures.
SELF GUIDED TRIPS
GUIDED GROUP TOURS
Be treated like family and unpack just once when you
stay at the same accommodation throughout your trip.
ACTIVE BOAT BASED TRIPS
FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOURS
Walk or cycle during the day then return to the comfort
of your floating accommodations each evening.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Beyond our dedicated Family Adventures a variety of kids
bike options, accommodations, routes, ages and more
can becatered for on Family Friendly marked trips.
All tours are priced on a twin share basis. Single travellers
will be paired up with a person of the same sex where possible.
If you wish, you can guarantee a single room by purchasing a
single supplement. For your safety, not all of our Self Guided
tours are available to single travellers.
CENTRE BASED
private groups >>
Fundraising events, sporting trips, family treats and just about
any good reason to share memories with loved ones is a reason
to consider a Private Group. With many groups starting from just
6 travellers, you’ll be surprised how affordable and rewarding a
Private Group can be. Talk to our experts for more information.
FOOD LOVER’S TOUR
Taste the real flavours of a destination by delving into the
heart of the local cuisine during your daily excursions.