China Student Expedition and Travel Safety
for China Student Charity Trekkers
Student Adventure Group at Old Dragon's
Head and Great Wall Museum.
While we put an emphasis on fun and teamwork when leading school
expeditions, our overriding and No.1 concern is and always will
be the safety and well being of our participants. We realize
that a Great Wall trek that is un-safe in any way can be highly
problematic and dangerous. Our inclusive and wide-ranging safety
coordination system is designed to address all needs and
concerns when it comes to our trekker’s welfare. In 15 years of
leading Great Wall treks, in addition to adventure travel
throughout all of China, our safety record is 100%, and we plan
on keeping it that way.
Our safety support system starts with our hike guides and
leaders. They have been put through the rigors of the most
demanding and comprehensive training available to trek leaders
in China, and you won’t find more prepared and professional
guides anywhere in China’s travel industry. We personally
guarantee that our hike guides and leaders can competently
handle any emergency that may occur. Our guides are prepared and
ready for any and all situations that may arise, and have
extensive training in first aid and risk management. In
addition, all our guides are equipped with satellite phones and
GPS devices. Before undertaking one of our school expedition
hikes, we will conduct a meeting with all participants the day
before to go over all the safety rules and guidelines that the
hike will entail. One example of our guides’ expertise occurred
during he past summer. While leading a Great Wall trek one hiker
suddenly came under a sudden case of psychosis. The guide
handled the situation by immediately getting in touch with the
local medical support staff, and stayed with the young hiker all
night until he was safely cleared to resume physical activity.
After the expedition we will review the expedition with all
guides and leaders, where we will evaluate their travel reports
and any suggestions made, making certain that any occurrence of
risk or danger is minimized. This process continually improves
our Great
Wall hikes.
In addition to our guides we put additional insurance from PICC on the existing insurance that every participant
already has before undertaking this trip.
PICC
is China's largest casualty and accident insurer and
is used by most travel agencies in China. PICC is
also used by all of our on-duty travel guides.
Because of its dedication to excellent service, PICC
was an official partner of 2008 Beijing Olympic
Games.
Furthermore, we will
monitor the progress of the trek according to the itinerary
through daily contact with guides during the trip. Of course, we
will also continually confer and coordinate with our US and UK
partners, ensuring that every school expedition is conducted up
to their standards to the letter. We leave absolutely nothing to
chance, and know that earning one’s trust and confidence is the
first step to a great and successful expedition.
Visit our new section for student travel and study-tour
programs on
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