Adventure Alternative Nepal.
Credentials & Safety

Standard-setting
safety & ethics.

Registered operator N° 63451/065/66. Compliant with British safety standard BS 8848, fully insured, and dedicated to absolute financial and physical security.

Our Formal Credentials

Adventure Alternative Nepal is a fully registered tour operator under the Ministry of Tourism in Nepal with licensing number **N° 63451/065/66**.

We are active, certified members of the **Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN)** and the **Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)**. We hold the correct liability insurance in place and full medical insurance policies for all of our field staff and porters.

We operate a absolute policy for keeping your money safe: by separating clients' money into a secure **dollar client account** which remains untouched until the actual trip takes place. We provide clear accounting procedures, receipts, and VAT invoices for every payment.

**A Note on Taxes in Nepal:** The government in Nepal charges 13% VAT on turnover and a second 30% tax on profit margins (double taxation). Therefore, all of our packages take this surcharge into account directly, ensuring no hidden costs for travelers.

BS 8848 Expedition Standard

To ensure the highest possible safety, our team has undertaken training in the UK with regards to **BS 8848**—the official British Standard for organizing and managing visits, fieldwork, expeditions, and adventurous activities outside the UK.

"BS 8848 specifies operational requirements for organizers of adventurous and educational activities abroad including university fieldwork, adventure holidays, charity challenges, and high-altitude expeditions. The standard aims to reduce risk from injury or illness, proving safe practice."
— Royal Geographical Society

Staff Insurance

All of our Sherpas, guides, and porters benefit from our company insurance. Any illness, injury, or worst-case scenario within working duties will be covered, and we guarantee compensation and sick leave.

Money In Safe Hands

If Adventure Alternative Nepal should go bankrupted before your trip, our segregated dollar client account ensures that you will receive your full refund. Your money is never touched for operational expenses.

Have questions about booking procedures?

Read our detailed terms, application guidelines, or send a secure booking request to our Kathmandu HQ.