Key safety features
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Operations Centre
Our safety priorities

Key safety features

In the field
• Highly qualified Expedition Leaders
• Minimum of 1 : 8 ratio of adult to students
• Expert local knowledge and support from in-country agents
• Comprehensive first aid kits for every team
• State-of-the-art satellite communications equipment appropriate for the itinerary

Behind the scenes
• 24-hour manned Operations Centre support
• International network of medical support centres through International SOS
• Ability to wire money anywhere in the world from our Operations Centre
• Comprehensive insurance covering medical expenses or evacuation costs
• Rapid Response team ready in case  of a serious incident

About safety and the team
In-country agents provide expert local knowledge. Every team takes comprehensive first aid kits and all Expedition Leaders are highly trained in safety management.