Everything international travelers need to know about travel insurance for Kayaking & Rafting
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Exotic sunsets, the water lapping at your bow; experiences on the water are often the most unforgettable part of any holiday. From paddling with the family on Lake Superior, to sea kayaking the turquoise waters around Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, get your next holiday flowing on a kayaking/rafting adventure.
While you’re busy making waves, it’s good to know both our Standard and Explorer plans offer cover for level 1 sport and adventure activities such as kayaking for grades 1-3, sea kayaking, snorkeling or stand up paddle boarding.
If you’re planning more adventurous activities, you need to upgrade your cover for activities such as white water and black water rafting (grades 1-5 only), river boarding (grades 1-3 only), ), jet skiing (grades 1-2 only) or canyoning. Simply specify all the activities you have planned for your trip to get the correct level of cover when you get your quote, as you can’t add activities afterwards. Terms and conditions apply, check your Policy Wording for details or contact us.
As much as we would like to offer insurance for every scenario, unfortunately that is not possible. We won’t cover any loss, claim or expenses relating to or arising from damage to any sporting equipment while in use, and loss, damage or theft of any sporting equipment left unattended.
If you are injured or become ill, having travel insurance can help with unexpected medical costs. Depending on your Country of Residence and the plan you choose, World Nomads may offer cover (up to the policy limits) for:
Depending on your country of residence and the travel insurance plan you choose, you may also have access to Coronavirus coverage for certain events. Some of our plans offer:
Note: Please read your Policy Wording carefully as benefit limits, conditions and exclusions apply.
Spills and thrills are part of the fun, but if that Huggy Bear rapid wasn’t so soft after all, our World Nomads 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team can help direct you to the nearest medical center to get treatment for any injuries. For general out-patient treatment (that’s unlikely to exceed US$725), keep all your receipts so you can make a claim under your policy for reimbursement.
The big enchilada to having travel insurance is if you need emergency medical evacuation, which can leave you with an enormous bill. Contact the Emergency Assistance Team so we can preapprove the costs of your emergency evacuation to the most appropriate facility for your care. We may even bring you back to your country of residence to recover..
Before you cast off, check that our Emergency Assistance Team can reach you if you get into trouble. Remember if you (or someone in your party) do not contact us before your emergency medical and transport costs are incurred, this may affect your cover.
Some things we don’t cover include:
Traveler’s Tip: before you launch, remember to check the International River Grading of the river you’re on so you won’t invalidate your cover. The scale is used for various water sports and activities, such as black and white water rafting, river boarding, white-water canoeing, stand up paddle surfing, and whitewater kayaking.
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions 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.
Here at World Nomads, we love to find ways to help you enjoy your travels: from traveling smarter to travel safety and we endeavor to source the most up to date information about travel destinations. If you are going Kayaking or Rafting in another country, check out our Travel Safety content - if you are going kayaking in some obscure location, check with us first and avoid known banjo plucking hot spots!
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Phone:+353 21 237 8008 or +353 21 237 8003 (calls are not toll free. You can claim your itemised call costs)
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.