Backpacking Insurance
Whether it's a winter sports or adventure holiday a long weekend or a trip of a lifetime you should make sure your Backpacking Insurance covers you for spur of the moment activities such as scuba diving, surfing, wakeboarding or bungee jumping.
You adventure should be remembered for all the right reasons but occasionally, things do not go as well as we wished. This is where a good Backpacking Insurance is essential.
Research shows that 2 out of 3 young travellers went bungee jumping on the spur of the moment without checking if their Backpacking Insurance covered them for that activity. Also 1 out of 2 went jet skiing & scuba diving, 1 in 3 tried rock climbing.
Some typical costs for people without decent Backpacker Insurance
- Treatment of a broken leg (in Europe) £5,000- 7,500 In USA £24,000
- Air Ambulance from Canaries to UK £12,000 to £16,000
- A weeks stay in hospital in Greece £4,000 to £5,000
Handy tips when shopping around for your Backpackers Insurance Ensure all activities and hazardous sports are covered. Make sure comprehensive medical and repatriation cover is included. Make sure your travel insurance is up to date and valid for the entire duration of your trip. Disclose pre-existing medical conditions. If you don't it may affect your claim Check exemptions, including those related to drugs or alcohol If you have any doubts, check with your insurer before you go.