United States
Trip Ratings
WHAT'S YOUR COMFORT ZONE?
Some trips are like a stroll on a beach, while others will have you trekking alpine passes. On some you will enjoy a candle-lit gourmet meal in a maharajah's palace while others will have you bargaining for your dinner in the local market.
Each of our trips is rated on a culture shock and physical demands scale. Use this handy guide to choose the trip that's right for your comfort level.
CULTURE SHOCK RATING
This rates a trip's accommodations, transportation, and food and measures how much adjustment is required to adapt to the different customs in comparison to the average western country.
Little or no adjustment is required. The comforts of home are here, but they may have a new twist.
A generally low stress trip, but there may be the occasional remote lodging, market meal or language barrier.
Expect an occasional cold shower, remote or shared accommodations, and public transportation.
Packed public buses, remote and rustic accommodation and little access to western-styled food are de rigeur for these trips.
You're totally off the beaten path here with few of the comforts of home.
For specific trip details, refer to the trip details document or contact our sales department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING
Each trip is rated based on physical demands. This rating will help you to choose a trip that is suitable to your level of fitness and maximize your enjoyment.
You will have to get around on your own, up and down hotel steps and carry your own bag.
Light walking and hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels.
May include moderate hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking and other activities that require only an average/moderate level of fitness to enjoy.
May include high altitude hiking of up to 8 hours/day or other activities that require a moderately high level of fitness.
High altitude trekking or cycling, suitable for those with a high level of fitness and endurance.
Many G.A.P Adventures trips include only one element that may increase the rating of a trip to a higher level. You can choose not to participate in these activities. For specific trip details, refer to the trip details document or contact our sales department.
