OneSeed Expeditions

BEFORE YOU FLY

For the health and safety of everyone involved in running an expedition, all participants should limit potential virus exposure in the two weeks before departure by avoiding all unnecessary social interactions and following local guidance regarding the use of face masks and social distancing. You will be asked to:

Self-assess your physical condition and risk profile. Those who have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19, or are in a household where someone has symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19, are required to stay at home. It is the responsibility of the traveler to assess whether it is safe for them to travel or not.

Complete the Health Screening form (which will be emailed to you 1 week prior to country arrival date) within 72 hours of departure.

Purchase Emergency Medical & Evacuation insurance and review your coverage carefully with the insurance provider (required, view potential plans here). 

Consider purchasing Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance upon booking an expedition (highly recommended). 

Follow advice from the airline and any other local government regarding safety protocols, including the wearing of face masks or coverings. Airlines have been known to cancel and delay flights at the last minute. It is highly recommended that travelers book additional nights on the front-end of their trip. 

Trekking can be a low-risk activity for transmission of COVID-19 due small group sizes (10 or less), open well-ventilated areas, no shared gear, and the ease of maintaining physical distance on the trail. However, it is necessary that travelers be committed to observing the following safety measures and protocols: 

Follow all local regulations regarding social distancing and use of masks.

Understand that departure times will be chosen that minimize exposure to other groups.

Face masks will be worn by all travelers and guides during morning and evening briefings.

Face masks will be worn by all travelers and guides when crossing paths with other groups if distancing is not possible.

Agree to OneSeed’s evacuations protocol in the instance that a traveler develops COVID-19 symptoms.

Private ground transportation will be offered when possible for all trips and will include the following measures:

Require the wearing of face masks by all drivers and passengers when riding in vehicles. 

Promote air circulation and require the regular cleaning of frequently touched areas. 

Provide space between passengers to allow for social distancing within vehicles.

Confirm and verify cleaning protocols for all transportation partners. 

All itineraries have been adjusted to be as physically distanced as possible and include the following measures in partnership with our lodging providers:

Camping accommodation will be prioritized over lodges wherever possible.

Cleaning protocols will be confirmed and verified for all lodging providers.

Time on the trail will be prioritized over time spent in cities.