We want to be sure you find the trip that's right for you. Our Trip Rating System ranks each trip from 1 to 7 according to the degree of activity and general travel rigors (1 is the easiest and 7 the most expeditionary). With each trip description, there is also a Trip Summary that briefly describes trip conditions. Please refer to your "Trip Detail" box to see the trip grade. Use this rating system to determine which trips are the best fit for your Himalayan adventure.
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Hotel-only night stays (no outdoor camping), optional scenic hikes with very little elevation gain or loss (city walking or country driving sightseeing).
Hotel night stays and/or deluxe, safari-style camping, scenic hikes of two to four hours (2-4 hours) on some days. Treks in this category may include transportation by jeep or mountain flight. Other physical activities sometimes offered, such as kayaking or camel riding (optional on some trips).
Full-day gradual trail hikes (4-6 hours) on most days through rolling countryside, occasionally on steep trails. Many of our hotel-based country walking tours are in this category. Treks in this category may include transportation by jeep or mountain flight. Other physical activities sometimes offered, such as kayaking or camel riding (optional on some trips).
Full-day hikes (5-7 hours) through mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down 1,000-2,000 feet) on most hikes. Hikes are at altitudes of 9,000-13,000 feet. Strenuous: 6-8 hours daily hikes
Full-day hikes (6-8 hours) through mountainous terrain, steep ascents and descents (hiking up or down 1,500-2,500 feet). Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 13,000 to 18,500 feet are in this category, as well as certain sea kayaking expeditions with rugged conditions.
Full-day hikes (6-8 hours) through mountainous terrain, steep ascents and descents (hiking up or down 2,000-3,000 feet). Most hikes takes place at altitudes over 18,500 feet.
Full-day hikes (6-8 hours), including technical climbing through mountainous terrain, camping, walking through glaciers, and hiking at extremely high altitudes (over 19,500 feet).
