Although our trekking routes are quite moderate, you should be relatively fit. It is very difficult to assess a trek's degree of difficulty, because we don't know your level of fitness.
We had a 73-year old grandad trek one of our 2 night programmes, without incident. We have had a number of groups with pre-teen children do the same. But we have also had 20-somethings go no further than the first hill, before they turned back.
So, for us, it is hard to be sure in advance whether a programme is suitable for the group. It's also difficult for you to know how tough or easy a trek will be - conditions play an important part, and the humidity or heat can be a surprise to some guests.
Our guides are trained to assess the group's capabilities, and change the route if necessary. The guide will also change the route if the weather demands it, or if the group ask for an easier/harder/shorter/longer route. We are flexible, understanding, and resourceful.
Aside from individual fitness, the weather is an important factor - hot season (March-April) can reach temperatures from 30C+, up to mid-40s. Humidity can be an issue for some. Rainy season officially runs from July-October, although there are occasional electrical storms and high winds in April, and the rains don't generally completely finish before November. Winter (November-February) is considered to be the most suitable for trekking, with cooler weather and no rain. It also has the clearest sky, which affords the best views when climbing high into the hills.
Please note, once the trek begins, we do not offer refunds, as we still have to pay the guide and (if an overnight programme) the homestay families.
