Travel Insurance

Mandatory for all Nomads of Altitude expeditions

Travel insurance is not included directly in expedition fees: participants are required to subscribe to an adequate policy prior to departure. This page details the mandatory coverage specifications and practical selection criteria.

⚠️ Insurance is mandatory. Proof of adequate coverage must be submitted before departure. Without verified insurance, participation cannot be authorized.

What Your Insurance Must Cover

Your insurance policy must explicitly cover these four mandatory components:

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Rescue & Evacuation

Helicopter evacuation and emergency mountain rescue must be fully covered. In remote environments, evacuation costs can reach critical amounts.

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Medical Treatment

Full medical expense coverage in remote areas, including hospitalization, emergency care, and altitude-related medical conditions (AMS, HACE, HAPE).

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Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Reimbursement if forced to cancel prior to departure or curtail the expedition early due to qualified medical or emergency events.

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Repatriation

Full coverage for medical repatriation to your home country in case of severe medical necessity, including medical escort if required.

💡 Check the maximum altitude limit. Standard travel policies often cap coverage at 3,000m or 4,000m. For expeditions such as Kilimanjaro (5,895m) or higher, your policy must explicitly match or exceed the highest point of the route.

Recommended Additional Coverage

While not strictly mandatory, these additional terms are strongly recommended for high-altitude expeditions:

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Baggage & technical gear loss: protects high-value personal equipment during international transit.
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Flight delays & missed connections: guards against travel disruption before the expedition start date.
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Personal liability: provides coverage for third-party accidental damage or injury.
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24/7 global emergency hotline: direct international emergency dispatch available around the clock.

How to Select the Right Policy

Tip 01

Verify altitude limits

Confirm exact elevation caps. Kilimanjaro requires coverage up to 5,900m. Aconcagua or Denali require coverage above 6,900m.

Tip 02

Specify mountaineering / trekking

Ensure high-altitude trekking or mountaineering is explicitly listed as a covered activity, not listed under excluded extreme sports.

Tip 03

Subscribe early

Secure coverage as soon as your booking is confirmed. Trip cancellation benefits only cover events occurring after policy issuance.

Tip 04

Examine policy exclusions

Review pre-existing medical clauses, alcohol restrictions, and unauthorized solo diversions carefully within policy terms.

Tip 05

Keep digital & physical copies

Store policy numbers, emergency contact details, and certificate copies both offline on your mobile device and on paper.

Tip 06

Use specialized providers

Specialist mountain insurance providers (World Nomads, True Traveller, Campbell Irvine, Global Rescue, etc.) offer adapted high-altitude terms.

Proof of Insurance

Documentation Requirements

Proof of valid coverage must be provided during pre-departure verification. Your insurance certificate must clearly display:

Full Name Policy Number Coverage Dates Emergency 24/7 Contact Helicopter Evacuation Limit Maximum Altitude Cap

Failure to provide adequate proof of insurance prior to departure will result in cancellation of participation in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.

Questions About Your Policy?

If you need confirmation on whether your current insurance policy meets expedition criteria, our team can review your summary.

Policy Review Support

Send your insurance summary to our team for verification prior to your trip.

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