Fitness requirements for the Alumni Travel Programme

Fitness requirements for the Alumni Travel Programme

  • Three people walking in the hills
Travel can be rewarding and thrilling, but there are physical challenges and risks in any of the alumni tours. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. This guide provides a description of the capabilities and mindset appropriate for travelling on each trip, providing you, as a potential traveller, a clear understanding about the physical demands of each tour.  

Due to the nature of many of the alumni tours, there is a basic level of fitness required: 

  • Be able to walk one and a half miles at a responsible pace, unaided. 
  • Be able to navigate three flights of stairs and walk along uneven terrain. 
  • Be able to navigate stairs and walk along uneven terrain. 
  • Be able to walk at least 8,000 steps in one day. 

Activity levels

Each tour will be labelled with an activity level rating. 

LEVEL LOW 
A fair amount of walking (at least one and a half miles per day) with excursions lasting up to three hours at a time. Sufficient rest or free time. 

LEVEL MEDIUM 
Half and full-day outdoor activities, with several excursions lasting more than three hours at a time. Two hours or more of walking and standing without the opportunity to sit per day will be required. Limited rest or free time.  

LEVEL HIGH 
Full-day outdoor activities, with long days of hiking or trekking part of the activities scheduled. Very limited rest or free time. 

 

Declaring requirements 

We advise potential travellers to declare specific requirements when enquiring about a tour as each trip on the Alumni Travel Programme has its own features and fitness requirements. On several tours, alternative arrangements can be made.  

For more details on the specific demands and questions about accessibility, please contact the Tour Operator who is responsible for the trip.