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Trekking Insurance

darryn

18-Sep-2010
9:07:41 AM

I'm trying to track down some travel insurance that will cover trekking and trekking peaks in the Nepal Himalaya, including medical evacuation via helicopter. The BMC has exactly what I need but you need to be a Brit to apply for it.

http://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/insurance/Policies.aspx#trek

neald

18-Sep-2010
12:11:27 PM

I have used IHI Bupa when climbing in Nepal multiple times. They cover trekking as well as climbing and will cover heli evacuation. A friend recently told me that the small print indicates they will only perform 1 evac. I.e. if you break your leg you'll get a heli out to Kathmandu but may not then get an emergency flight home (assuming you need it). Best to check that out as I'm not sure if it is correct. I found them the cheapest option and there are no restrictions on activity.

custardarms

20-Sep-2010
9:44:28 AM

Try Nomad

Damien Gildea

20-Sep-2010
10:04:50 AM

IHI Single Trip travel insurance. Used by many expeditions.

http://www.ihi.com/

yonnie

20-Sep-2010
10:08:35 PM

You could try insure4less - they have climbing and alpine specific cover.
http://www.insure4less.com.au/page/Travel-Insurance-Rock-Climbing/
Not sure if it includes helicopter etc

darryn

22-Sep-2010
10:04:07 PM

Thanks for all the helpful responses. I'll check these options out.

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