The short answer
Ask for the company registration and tourism licence, certified guides, equipment condition, insurance cover and an emergency plan. Look for recent, specific reviews and refuse to book on price alone.
Key facts
- Licence
- Registered operator
- Guides
- Certified
- Gear
- Inspected
- Insurance
- Check cover
How it works
- Ask for licencesRequest registration and guide certifications.
- Inspect the gearHelmets, harnesses and life jackets should look well-maintained.
- Confirm insuranceMake sure your own policy covers it.
- Read recent reviewsLook for specifics, not generic praise.
- Know the emergency planAsk who rescues you and how.
Insider tip
Check that your travel insurance covers the activity.
Avoid this
Do not sign a waiver you have not read.
Related questions
Is travel insurance needed?
Strongly recommended; many activities are excluded from basic policies.
What if the weather is bad?
Reschedule rather than push on.
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