Travel Insurance
It is important for foreign travelers to get insurance coverage while trekking in Nepal. Although Nepal is generally a safe country, trekking can be physically challenging and potentially hazardous, especially at high altitudes. Altitude sickness is common during trekking in Nepal, particularly among foreign trekkers who may not have taken the proper time to acclimatize. Physical injuries can also occur on the high mountain trekking trails. In case of emergencies, foreign trekkers may need to be rescued by helicopter and evacuated to hospitals in Kathmandu. These rescue operations and subsequent medical treatments can be expensive, and travelers will have to pay out of pocket if they do not have insurance coverage.
There are various reasonably priced travel and medical insurance options available for different adventure activities in your country that cover emergency rescues and medical assistance. Policies should cover the entire duration of the trip, with mountaineers needing coverage for altitudes up to 6,500 meters, and normal trekkers or hikers needing coverage for the maximum altitude they will reach during their trip. For example, if you are trekking to Everest Base Camp, your insurance should cover altitudes up to 5,500 meters. Foreign travelers planning to travel to Nepal should ensure they have the right insurance policy for their activities, considering factors such as altitude and remoteness. Some travelers also choose to add traditional travel insurance components to their policy, such as coverage for trip interruptions, delays, and cancellations.
Travel insurance is mandatory for all customers looking to travel in Nepal with Trekking Plus. The travel insurance must cover both medical and emergency evacuation costs in case of emergency. We recommend that your insurance is worth a minimum of USD 100,000.00 and covers medical emergencies, natural disasters, accidents, helicopter evacuation and hospitalization, personal belongings, and trip interruptions, delays, and cancellations. There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet, and you can choose from a wide variety of options to find the policy that best fits your needs, especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal. It is crucial to choose a policy that covers the cost of helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of major accidents and acute mountain sickness (AMS).
We have received positive feedback from our previous travellers regarding the following travel insurance companies: [Company 1], [Company 2], [Company 3]
For Travelers from USA and CANADA..................................................
Online Global Health Insurance
Travelex
Insure My Trip.com (Online Insurance Aggregator)
Mondial Assistance
Access America
HCC Medical Insurance Services
Good Neighbor Insurance (International Health)
International Health
Insuremytrip dot com
MultiNational Underwriter
TIC Travel Insurance Coordinators Ltd
Travel Assist
TraveLite
For Travelers from England...............................................................
Specialty Group (UK) Limited
FirstAssist Services Limited
Harrison Beaumont
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For Travellers from EUROPE and SLOVENIA.................................................................
Assistance CORIS
For Travellers from AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND........................................
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CGU Insurance Limited
For Travellers from SOUTH AFRICA............................................
Travel insurance Consultants Pty. Ltd.
We recommend getting comprehensive travel insurance with a minimum coverage of $100,000 for medical emergencies, natural disasters, accidents, evacuation, personal belongings, and trip cancellations. There are various options available online.
As helicopter evacuation is often necessary during emergency situations, we require all our customers to have insurance covering its cost and evacuation from Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan.
Before booking, please confirm that your travel insurance policy covers the cost of helicopter evacuation and related expenses from a reputable provider.
