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The Adventure Travel
Experience
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT
ADVENTURE TRAVEL
What is unique
about Adventure Travel?
You and your fellow travelers are facing the unknown together. An adrenaline
rush has you pumped! You are treated like an adult and empowered to
make choices and create adventures of your own within the general tour
framework.
 Are there risks?
There is no such thing as a “risk-free” adventure. Our guides
and outfitters are selected for their experience, reputation and safety
record. We encourage tour participants to test their limits and take
acceptable risks in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
How do I prepare
physically for a Toto Tour?
When you register for a trip you receive a detailed description of the
tour explaining any special physical skills required. The majority of
our tours are rated “easy” or “moderate” and
are well within the physical abilities of the average person.
What kind of people
go Adventuring?
Adventurers have a special outlook on life. They tend to be fun-loving,
people-oriented, good-natured and flexible. They consider the number
of stars visible in the night sky more important than how many stars
are displayed on the entrance to their hotel.
 Does the hair-dryer
have to stay home?
The degree to which we “rough it” varies from one adventure
to the next. Accommodations in comfortable lodges, hotels and resorts
are the norm (bring it), but some of our tours include the added adventure
of camping (leave it home)!
What are the benefits
of Adventuring with a group?
Independent types worry that joining a tour means losing their freedom.
Some personal sacrifices are required, to be sure, but they are well
worth the added enjoyment derived from sharing an adventure with others
like yourself, where everything you see and do is enhanced through the
unique perceptions of your fellow adventurers.
Who will I be traveling
with?
Toto Tourist are men in their 30s through their 70s, with a few exceptions
on either end. The average Toto adventurer is 45-55 years old and is
successful in his current job or situation. He is confident about how
he looks and feels, and makes an effort to stay in good physical condition.
The challenges of adventure travel attract men who like to bond with
others and discourage those who prefer to remain aloof. Toto Tours draws
participants from all over the country and the world.
 Why do you have so
many repeat travelers?
Typically about 50% of each group is made up of repeat customers. They
tell us they come back so they can travel with friends they met on previous
trips, meet new people, or challenge themselves by learning a new skill
or activity. They also want to take a vacation that is physically active
and out of the ordinary. They report feeling great about themselves—more
confident, productive, and adventurous—after one of our tours,
so they come back to try new things in future years.
How much luggage
is allowed on your adventures?
Pack light, and stick to the suggested packing list provided for each
tour. The most essential item we ask each participant to bring is his
sense of humor. Our trips are as much about people and travel partners
as they are about the world's most beautiful places. Also, pack your
willingness to accept situations as they exist in the face of a unique
adventure travel situation. If you knew exactly what was going to happen
each moment of your vacation, it wouldn't be much of an adventure—would
it? Being a good-natured realist will be one of your greatest assets.
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