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Crossing the landscape on foot is the classic nomadic experience. World Nomads travel insurance may help if there’s an emergency, excluding search and rescue. What’s covered for hiking and trekking?The beauty of nature combined with that cardiovascular buzz – hiking is popular for good reason. But mountains and trails also have special risks, such as altitude sickness, or unstable or uneven ground. If you experience a sudden illness or injury while hiking, there is cover for:
What should I do if there’s an emergency?If you’re hiking and need emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation or repatriation, you must contact our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team as soon as possible. They will contact a suitable assistance or ambulance company and arrange medical care. What’s not covered for hiking and trekking?Travel insurance is not designed to cover everything, so take the time to read the full description of cover in the policy wording, so there are no surprises if you do need to use it.
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This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms and conditions of the policy. You should read your policy wording in full so you understand what is and isn’t covered. That way there won’t be any surprises if you need to use it. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
For policies purchased on or after 1 August 2019, your policy is underwritten by nib Travel Services Limited. For policies purchased between 2 December 2018 and 31 July 2019: Your policy is underwritten by nib Travel Services Limited, formerly known as Nomadic Insurance Limited.
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