What Are O . A . T . Adventures Like ?
A note about the physical demands of our trips
While walking is an essential element of our trips , as long as you ' re in relatively good health with an active lifestyle , just about anyone can enjoy O . A . T . adventures . During walking tours in historic city centers , you may encounter cobblestones and steep stairs . Some trips may require walking over uneven , gravelly terrain to explore archaeological ruins . Others may feature a countryside hike up and over hills to observe local wildlife or just to enjoy nature . To get the most out of your adventure , you should be prepared to walk for two or three miles each day . The “ Activity Level ” rating we include on each trip can help you decide if it ' s right for you . A general guide to our 1 to 5 rating system is shown below , but details about pacing and other physical demands of each adventure are on our website .
These adventures usually include easy walks in city centers of one or two miles and some steps .
City walking tours on these trips might be two or three miles at a time and often involve many steps .
Walking tours or nature hikes can be three or more miles with some steep slopes and stairs .
You may have to get in and out of small Zodiac boats or go on hikes over rough terrain at high altitudes .
Nature hikes could be up to eight miles over rough , steep terrain , often at altitudes above 10,000 feet .
Zodiac excursion , Chile
More details about our rating system are at www . oattravel . com / rigors .
Awards
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Several of the crew , and the chef of our ship , the Arethusa , remembered my husband and I from our sailing on the Athena two years ago . That makes you feel like family !"
— Lou Vidunas , 7-time traveler , Fuquay Varina , NC
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