Physical Activity Ratings
Match Your Interests and Challenge Level
The MIT Alumni Travel Program organizes trips that offer terrific opportunities to learn, explore, and discover in the company of fellow MIT community members. These programs are designed for people in good health with good mobility, who are comfortable participating in physical activities as part of the MIT group.
Each MIT trip has been assigned a rating from the least demanding, Level 1, to Level 4, so travelers can find an appropriate activity level. Ratings reflect a combination of intensity and duration as well as distance, terrain, environmental conditions, weather, etc. The range of hours for each rating will vary from program to program; the figures below refer to the estimated amount of time participants are engaged in physical activity.
Level 1
Appropriate for older adults in good health with overall good mobility who are comfortable participating in up to three hours of physical activity per day. Programs at this level generally involve activities of light-to-moderate intensity at an easy pace, mostly walking, sometimes on slightly uneven terrain.
Level 2
More demanding than Level 1, intended for active people who are comfortable participating in up to four hours of physical activity per day. These programs generally involve activities of a moderate intensity and/or a more vigorous pace. These activities may include walking on difficult terrain, climbing, and embarking and disembarking zodiac crafts.
Level 3
More demanding than Level 2, designed for people who lead very active lives and are comfortable participating in up to five hours of physical activity per day. Programs at this level generally involve some activities of higher intensity and/or a more vigorous pace. These activities may include all of the above, in addition to hiking, biking, and optional activities such as swimming and snorkeling.
Level 4
More demanding than Level 3, designed for people who lead very active lives and are comfortable participating in up to seven hours of physical activity per day. Programs at this level generally involve activities of higher intensity at a more vigorous pace. These activities may include all of the above in addition to hiking at high altitudes, white water rafting, or kayaking.
For the most enjoyable and rewarding experience, please use your best judgment to match activity ratings with your health, physical condition, and individual circumstances. Bear in mind that these programs involve group activities so your level of preparedness and ability will have an impact on other participants.
Preparatory materials sent following enrollment will provide more detailed information about the scheduled activities and demands of your particular program.
Please call the Travel Program at 800-992-6749 or email compass@mit.edu for more details, or order a trip brochure online!
To reserve your space on this program, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749 or email the program at compass@mit.edu.
