Activity Level

Choosing the right tour for you



To make selecting your perfect holiday even easier, we’ve introduced activity level icons across all our tours. These are designed to give you a clearer

idea of the pace and physical requirements of each tour, so you can choose the tour best suited to your comfort, mobility and fitness. While intended as

a general guide, they provide a helpful overview of what to expect on tour.

Leisurely Tour

Perfect for those who enjoy a slower pace, our leisurely tours are domestic and mostly “stay put, ” with minimal physical activity required.

You can expect to:

  • Embark and disembark the coach unassisted
  • Negotiate some steps and gentle, undulating paths
  • Walk or stand for up to 45 minutes at a time during local tours
  • Travel seated comfortably for up to 2 hours at a stretch


Moderate Tours

For those comfortable with a bit more movement while still enjoying a relaxed pace, our moderate tours may include air travel and a mix of touring styles.

You should be prepared to:

  • Do everything included in the leisurely level
  • Embark and disembark watercraft and other vehicles via stairs
  • Walk or stand for up to an hour at a time, including through domestic airports
  • Negotiate a flight of stairs
  • Travel for up to 2 hours in various vehicles for guided tours
  • Manage uneven ground such as sand, pebbles or gravel Handle different climates, including heat and humidity
  • Occasionally stay above ground floor (no guarantee of ground floor rooms)


Active Tours

Our active tours require greater mobility and stamina, making them best suited to travellers comfortable with longer days of sightseeing and more physical activity.

You may be required to:

  • Do everything included in the moderate level
  • Walk through international airports with the support of an O’Shannessy’s representative or tour director
  • Manage long haul flights
  • Stand or walk for up to 2 hours at a time