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Choosing the right tour for you

Tour fitness ratings

We want every traveller to have a safe, comfortable and enjoyable trip.

Every tour carries one of three fitness ratings, so you know how much walking, standing and climbing is involved before you book.

The ratings are not there to exclude anyone. They help you choose the tour that suits you, and our team is always happy to talk it through.

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What we look at

Each rating takes these five things into account.

Walking distance

How far you walk in a day

Terrain

Level paths, cobblestones, sand or slopes

Stairs and inclines

Steps, hills and steep sections

Standing time

How long you stand without a seat

Getting around

Coach steps, luggage and moving about independently

Find the pace that suits you

Our three ratings

To join a tour, you need to be able to do everything listed for its rating.

Light

Easy-going days at a comfortable pace, mostly on level ground.

You will need to be able to

  • Walk up to 1 km a day at a comfortable pace on mostly level ground
  • Stand for up to 10 to 15 minutes without assistance
  • Get on and off the coach unaided, including the steps
  • Move around your room and use the bathroom independently
  • Carry your own luggage for short distances, such as hotel to coach

Moderate

A balance of leisure and activity, for travellers comfortable being on their feet each day.

You will need to be able to

  • Walk 2 to 3 km a day, including cobblestones, inclines or sand
  • Join guided walking tours, with regular rest stops
  • Manage several flights of stairs or moderate inclines without assistance
  • Stand comfortably for 30 to 45 minutes at a time
  • Get on and off the coach unaided and keep your balance while boarding
  • Carry your own luggage for short distances, such as hotel to coach

Active

Longer walks, more demanding terrain and full days out.

You will need to be able to

  • Walk 4 to 6 km or more a day, including uneven ground, bush tracks, sand or slopes
  • Join walking tours with few or no rest stops
  • Stand for 45 to 60 minutes or longer without needing to sit
  • Manage stairs, steep inclines and varied terrain with confidence
  • Get on and off the coach unaided, with good balance at all times
  • Carry your own luggage and belongings without assistance
Compare at a glance

The ratings side by side

A quick comparison of what each rating asks of you.

What to expect Light Moderate Active
Walking each day Up to 1 km 2 to 3 km 4 to 6 km or more
Terrain Mostly level ground Some cobblestones, inclines or sand Uneven ground, bush tracks, sand and slopes
Stairs and inclines Coach steps Several flights of stairs, moderate inclines Stairs and steep inclines, with confidence
Standing 10 to 15 minutes 30 to 45 minutes 45 to 60 minutes or longer
Rest stops on walks Short walks only Regular rest stops Few or none
Luggage Short distances, such as hotel to coach Short distances, such as hotel to coach Your own luggage and belongings, unassisted

Let’s talk it through

Contact our team before booking to discuss your needs.

1800 034 439

Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm

Your needs matter

Accessibility and assistance

Trade Travel welcomes travellers of all backgrounds and abilities. Some tours may be suitable for travellers who use mobility aids or require additional assistance, while others may have limitations due to terrain, transport infrastructure or operational requirements.

If you have accessibility requirements, use mobility equipment, or require support during travel, we encourage you to contact our team before booking. We will do our best to provide information about the tour and discuss any available options to help determine whether the itinerary is suitable for your needs.

Disclaimer: Fitness Ratings are provided as a general guide only. Individual capabilities and requirements vary. Travellers are responsible for assessing whether they can comfortably meet the physical requirements of their chosen tour. Trade Travel reserves the right to decline participation where the physical requirements of a tour cannot be safely met or where participation may pose a risk to the traveller or others.

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