How much walking is involved?
The level of strenuous activity varies depending upon the trip. To ensure all passengers have an enjoyable experience, participants must be in good physical and mental condition. If a passenger needs special assistance, their travel partner must be able to assist them. 1. Land Program and Walking Tours – These programs typically involve more walking than cruise programs. Daily walks should be viewed as “daily hikes” rather than casual strolls. Travelers with knee, hip or foot injuries or those having limited mobility are warned that the pace of these programs is likely to prevent them from fully participating. 2. River Programs – Despite the serene relaxed image of river travel, the daily shore excursions involve moderately paced walking tours of cities often with uneven cobblestone streets, hills, and some stair climbing. 3. Ocean Cruises – Programs aboard cruise ships are mildly physically challenging. Excursions involve boarding buses and walking through the sites where terrain may
Depending on the type of program the level of strenuous activity can vary. So that all involved may enjoy the YET experience, participants must be in good physical and mental health and be able to keep up with the pace of the group. Anyone requiring extraordinary assistance must be accompanied by someone who can and will provide such assistance. To help you choose the travel program best suited for you and to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our programs, we describe them in the following categories: Mildly active Easy pace, little walking and stair climbing. Moderately active Faster pace, substantial distances covered (several miles a day), extensive walking on uneven surfaces, and stair climbing. Active Fast pace, long distances and/or extensive movement, extensive walking on uneven surfaces, hiking, and/or stair climbing. Challenging High level of fitness and ability to sustain exercise for prolonged periods required, often in remote or rugged regions with challenging te
