The short answer
Start by deciding your dates, budget and interest, then ask two or three licensed operators for itemised quotes. Compare the itinerary, hotels, transport, guide and cancellation terms. Choose the one that answers clearly and honestly, confirm in writing and pay a deposit through a traceable method.
Keep copies of your booking, itinerary and receipts. Send passport details when needed for permits or flights, and confirm arrival pickup details a few days before you land.
Key facts
- Step 1
- Decide dates and budget
- Step 2
- Collect itemised quotes
- Step 3
- Confirm in writing
- Step 4
- Pay deposit traceably
How it works
- Decide the basicsDates, budget, interests.
- Request quotesTwo or three.
- Compare in writingInclusions.
- Confirm and pay a depositTraceable method.
- Reconfirm before arrivalPickup and hotels.
A sensible booking path
Decide dates, budget and interests. Ask two or three licensed operators for itemised quotes. Compare itinerary, hotels, transport, guide and terms. Check licences and reviews. Confirm in writing and keep receipts.
Book early for autumn and spring.
Red flags
Be careful with operators who refuse to share details, demand full payment immediately or are not licensed. A good operator answers questions patiently.
Insider tip
Reply to emails on time; flights and rooms are held for limited periods.
Avoid this
Do not send full payment to a personal account of an unknown company.
Related questions
How early should I book?
Two to three months for autumn; sooner for treks.
Can I change dates?
Ask about the policy first.
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