Hi all,
I will be going to Nepal in October for a 4 week long trek.
I will be needing travel insurance that includes helicopter evacuation etc
Can anyone recommend any good insurance providers? Or share any experiences with obtaining insurance for "dangerous" destinations?
have a look at southern cross travel insurance
I used Covermore when I went to Everest Base Camp last year. I would ring them to confirm, as things may have changed since then. I haven't had to claim on it, but a friend did after being in a serious accident in Africa and they were very good.
Thanks for the responses so far. Has anyone used "World Nomads"?
I have, but I've never claimed so can't say if they are any good in that department. Also I don't buy extra cover for other activities, so no help there.
seems like you don't know what you're looking for.
Make a list of what you think could happen and then check PDS to ensure they cover these situations.
Don't forget the most important ( from bitter experience) is get a dental check up and any wisdom tooth issues fixed. Tooth problems become extrapolated so to speak at altitude. Have a nice trip.
Does your credit card cover travel insurance already?
I didn't think the cover was based on how dangerous a country was, such as choosing helicopter option,but more how expensive medical assistance was. USA was always the most expensive in my opinion.
I used TID for Everest Base Camp last November. I called to confirm that they cover helicopter evacuation and they advised that there was no limit on altitude.
Most insurance cover up to 6000m elevation. Confirm this.
Go for the biggest insurance companies. I would recommend Medibank.