Each trip is given a Physical Rating, which indicates how much physical activity is required to participate in it. This rating helps you choose a trip that is suitable to your level of fitness and abilities, and one that you will enjoy taking part in. Physical activity on a Longto tour falls into the following categories.

• Rating of 1 ( ) : Always very easy to go! Sometimes getting around on your own, up and down steps and carrying your own small backpack.
• Rating of 2 ( ) : Light walking or hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels.
• Rating of 3 ( ) : May include moderate hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking and other activities that require only an average/moderate level of fitness to enjoy.
• Rating of 4 ( ) : May include high altitude hiking of up to 4-6 hours per day some days of the tour or other activities that require a moderately high level of fitness.
• Rating of 5 ( ) : High altitude trekking suitable only for those with a higher level of fitness and endurance.

For details on the specific activities and Physical Rating of a trip, please refer to the tour detailed itinerary or contact our tour advisor.

Each trip is given a Culture Shock Rating, designed to help you choose a trip that is suitable to your travel tastes and preferences. The Culture Shock Rating lets you know how much “difference” you can expect from the experience - whether there's any familiar food available, if you'll need to adapt a little or a lot to the surroundings and the kind of home comforts (if any) you can expect. Culture Shock is rated according to the following scale:

• Rating of 1 ( ) : Little or no adjustment at all is required. The comforts of home are here for the most part.
• Rating of 2 ( ) : A generally easy trip but there may be the occasional remote lodging or public transportation, simple meal or language barrier.
• Rating of 3 ( ) : Expect an occasional cold shower and remote or even multi-share accommodation, and public transportation or train ride without shower on board…Remember though, this is all part of your Longto authentic travel experience!
• Rating of 4 ( ) : Expect to rough it here and there. This may mean a packed public bus, very remote and rustic accommodation, and no access to western-style food.
• Rating of 5 ( ) : You are totally off the beaten path with none of the comforts of home, and are exposed to a totally foreign culture to what you are accustomed ... Sounds fantastic doesn’t it!

For details on the specifics of a trip’s food, accommodation, transportation and more please refer to the tour detailed itinerary or contact our tour advisor.