We believe real adventure changes you. We’ve been trekking, biking, and climbing in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and India for over 20 years and we want to share our adventure opportunities in this region with you. Bring your friends along or make new friends along the way.

Simply stated, we are here to put you on the mountain. The Tibetan Plateau and broader Himalayan region is an amazing place to experience, but with little infrastructure it can be a maddening region if you don’t have connections and resources. That is where we come in. We’ve been living and working throughout the region for over 20 years. We bring you experiences that are born out of the past and the true success is our deep relationships with the locals from this region. Trekking, mountain biking, mountaineering, cultural experiences and tours in the national parks are some of the avenues we use to explore this great region. Come join us!

Our Community

With diverse backgrounds from the United States, China, India, Nepal and Bhutan, we are able to provide unparalleled experiences that blend the needs of our clients with a local understanding of what it takes to experience the best a place has to offer. Our network of Adventure Access staff members, local entrepreneurs, guides, and hospitality points serves as a solid network with consistent reliability and the individuals within this network are your cultural bridge, cultivating and guiding meaningful interactions on all our tours.

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    Our Goal

    At Adventure Access, we strive to provide adventurers with the best of outdoor experiences while also enjoying quality cultural interaction. We are committed to developing better life and work opportunities for local nomads and villagers, educating clients and communities about the needs of their surroundings, and leaving a better environment for the future.

    Social Enterprise

    We invest in local entrepreneurs and their employees to build a strong network of adventure providers and hospitality points throughout the region. Rather than just hiring men and women within the region, we work to develop strong local job makers, guides, and employees to boost the local economy and serve you in the best way possible. We invest in local entrepreneurs through comprehensive business training and personal development. We help them train their employees to raise the bar for safety and service. When you choose Adventure Access as a tour provider you become an investor in the local adventure ecosystem!

    Our Commitment

    It is our desire to provide clients with a great experience, but not at the expense of the local community and environment. At Adventure Access we are committed to responsible tourism that develops communities, enriches lives, and improves the environment.

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    Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy

    Reservations, Payments, and Confirmation
    Reservations can be made by email or electronic chat and will be confirmed within 24 hours
    whenever possible. A reservation is not deemed to have been made until it is confirmed in
    writing (electronic or print) by a member of the Adventure Access team and the following
    terms are accepted by the client.

    Payment can be made by ACH or wire transfer or credit card. Non-refundable booking
    deposits and a payment schedule will be established at the time of booking. Full payment is
    required 30 days prior to arrival. If travel is booked less than 30 days before arrival, full
    payment is required at the time of booking. Any bank charges levied by the sending bank
    related to transfers to Adventure Access must be paid by the client or their agent.

    Deposits, Cancellations and Refund Policy
    Crafting transformative experiences for our clients takes care and hard work. We have
    limited availability throughout the year, so Adventure Access requires a non-refundable
    deposit at the time of booking. If a cancellation must be made for any reason, please do so
    in writing. Cancellations made 45 days prior to the arrival date on the itinerary will not be
    subject to any additional cancellation fees, except those according to the policies of any third
    party such as but not limited to hotels, airlines, and other contractors of Adventure Access or
    unless stated otherwise in a formal contract with Adventure Access.
    Cancellations within 45 days of the arrival date will be subject to the following charges on the
    balance due after the initial, non-refundable deposit:

     

    45 days before arrival No Adventure Access cancellation fee
    Third Party fees may apply
    Between 44 days and 30 days before start date: 15 % of remaining tour balance
    Between 29 days and 22 days before start date: 20 % of remaining tour balance
    Between 21 days and 15 days before start date: 30 % of remaining tour balance
    Between 14 days and 8 days before start date: 50 % of remaining tour balance
    Between 7 days and 48 hours before start date: 90 % of remaining tour balance
    Less than 48 hours before arrival: No refund
    No-show: No refund

     

    The right to participate
    All Adventure Access tours or events require all participants to complete and sign a Travel
    Consent and Release of Liability form. Any refusal to do so requires the participant to forfeit
    their right to travel with or take part in any portion of the tour or event.

    Travel Insurance
    All clients are required to have Travel Insurance that includes coverages for adventure
    activities/sports.

    General Disclaimer for itinerary changes
    Due to special circumstances beyond control, including but not limited to holidays, special
    events, seasonal schedule changes, weather, traffic delays and itinerary adjustments, etc.,
    some sights and activities may not be available. Under such circumstances or toward the
    improvement of the tour experience, Adventure Access reserves the right to make changes
    in the itinerary at their sole discretion.

    Cancellation by Adventure Access and Force Majeure
    Adventure Access has the right to postpone, suspend, cancel, or reschedule any tour or
    event, at any time, in its sole discretion in the event of Force Majeure and 1) provide an
    account credit, or 2) transfer registration to the same or similar tour or event at a future date.
    No refunds, whether partial or full, will be made if Adventure Access postpones, suspends,
    cancels or reschedules an event because of Force Majeure.
    In the event that Adventure Access must cancel a tour or event due to reasons other than
    those caused by Force Majeure, we will provide a full refund.

    Force Majeure – Definition and Impact
    Adventure Access will not be deemed in breach of this agreement or otherwise liable to you,
    by reason of delay in performance, underperformance, or nonperformance of any of its
    obligations under this agreement to the extent that any such delay, underperformance, or
    nonperformance is due to any Force Majeure. “Force Majeure” means any circumstances
    beyond our reasonable control including but not limited to, acts of God or nature, war,
    curtailment or interruption of transportation facilities, strikes and/or labor disputes or the
    imminent threat thereof, threats or acts of terrorism or similar acts, disease, quarantine,
    global health emergencies, viruses, epidemics, pandemics, travel restrictions or limitations,
    government or regulatory actions, significant change in economic conditions, mandatory
    office and business closures, full and partial lockdowns of cities, towns and other areas,
    governmental or international agency travel advisory or warning, corporate travel
    restrictions, widespread public fear and panic that impacts travel, civil disturbance, or any
    other event or circumstances beyond Adventure Access’s control, whether similar or
    dissimilar, which, in Adventure Access’s reasonable and sole judgment, would tend to make
    it commercially impracticable (from a safety, health, logistical, economic, or financial
    standpoint), inadvisable, difficult or onerous, illegal or impossible for Adventure Access or its
    partners to perform their obligations under this agreement or have a significant adverse
    impact on Adventure Access.

    Claims
    All claims and disputes arising under or relating to Adventure Access contracts ought to be
    resolved by both parties through consultations in good faith. In case no resolution can be
    reached through consultation, either party may bring an action within the United States of
    America and in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States of America.