Riding a motorbike, scooter, moped or motorcycle while abroad or out of province is one of the more dangerous activities our Canadian nomads undertake. While our plans include coverage for motorbike riding, conditions apply and not all biking adventures are included.
Whether you’re cruising along Route 66 on a motorbike or putt-putting through Vietnam on a scooter, there’s nothing quite like exploring on two wheels. Your travel insurance for motorbiking can cover you if you are riding both on and off road. However, if your plans have you going off-road, an upgrade is required. For both instances, you will have to follow some “rules of the road”; if you don’t, your claim could be denied.
World Nomads travel insurance plans offer the following benefits:
Just remember – “feeling the wind in your hair” is great in concept, but you should always wear a helmet and make sure you’re properly licensed. These two points are critical.
World Nomads plans offer trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical coverage and more. If you’re unfortunate enough to have an accident while driving a motorcycle, your insurance may cover:
Contact the 24/7 Emergency Assistance team immediately if you need medical attention. You’ll need to get the team’s approval before undergoing any procedures. Be sure to keep any medical reports for when you need to make a claim.
Our plans offer emergency medical and dental insurance coverage and may provide reimbursement for expenses you incur for such things as ambulance transportation and hospital care.
In many countries, especially in SE Asia, a motorbike can serve as a taxi. There will likely be motorbike taxis around your hotel and airport, offering you rides. While this can be a cheap and quick way to get around, you must make sure your driver is licensed in the country you are in before catching a ride. If you are hurt while riding with an unlicensed driver, your claim may be denied. You should also wear a helmet and properly secure all bags to the bike.
Unfortunately, we don’t cover bruised egos and idiots. That means no stunts and no tricks. Other things that aren’t covered:
If you’re not sure if your planned adventure is included in your plan, contact us and we can tell you. Better to know before you hit the road what you’re covered for.
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms and conditions of the policy. It is important you read and understand your policy as it contains benefits, conditions, exclusions and pre-existing condition exclusions. If you do not understand your coverage or if you have questions, just ask us.
We’re here to help if you have a question about travel insurance. We’re available:
Within Canada & continental USA, toll free:
1 877 328 2528
International collect:
+1 416 646 3723
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.