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Hiking Travel Insurance

Simple and flexible travel insurance to take you hiking around the world. Buy at home or while traveling, and claim online from anywhere in the world.

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Why buy travel insurance when going hiking?

If getting off the grid to wander through changing landscapes, exploring local villages or trekking a mountain pass sounds like your ideal adventure, then don’t forget to pack your travel insurance. Whether you’re heading up Kilimanjaro, to Base Camp or out for a Sunday stroll, World Nomads travel insurance can help you and your family when an unexpected accident tries to derail your next hiking trip.

Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you

Trip Cancellation

Protect your trip against unexpected cancellation.

  • Explorer Plus: USD $1,500
  • Explorer Plan: USD $1,000
  • Standard Plan: USD $500
Trip Protection
  • Unexpectedly hospitalised?
  • Travel buddy unfit to travel?
  • Close relative suddenly died?

We’ve got your back.

Medical Expenses Overseas

Take the pain out of medical costs.

  • Explorer Plus: USD $100,000
  • Explorer Plan: USD $70,000
  • Standard Plan: USD $30,000
Medical Expenses Overseas
  • Rolled your ankle?
  • Bedridden after a local delicacy?
  • Struggling with altitude?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation

Emergency medical transportation: we’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.

  • Explorer Plus: USD $80,000
  • Explorer Plan: USD $60,000
  • Standard Plan: USD $40,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
  • Road or air ambulance?
  • Flight assistance?
  • Medivac needed home?

Help starts here.

Checked-in Baggage Loss

Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags by a common carrier.

  • Explorer Plus: USD $1,200
  • Explorer Plan: USD $1,000
  • Standard Plan: USD $500
Checked-in Baggage Loss
  • Passport stolen?
  • Airline lost your gear?
  • Bags delayed?

Help starts here.

  • Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
  • Trip Cancellation or Interruption
  • Baggage
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatration
  • 24 Hour Assistance Services
  • And more (depending on your country of residence)
This is a general summary for Brazil residents only. Restrictions, exclusions and limitations will apply. Benefit limits may vary depending on the plan chosen. Check the plan documents for full details.
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World Nomads love hiking

As passionate hikers ourselves, we’ve designed our plans to cover hiking from the most intrepid trek to lazy weekend hike:

  • Inca Trail
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Routeburn Track
  • Torres Del Paine
  • Camping, scrambling, tramping, backpacking and more (height restrictions may apply)
  • Rock climbing and mountaineering (some plans only, check yours carefully)

*Conditions and exclusions apply. Read the policy wording carefully to choose the right plan and/or adventure sport option for your trip.

24/7 emergency assistance

Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.

Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?

Your World Nomads policy is provided through Chubb Seguros:

Phone: +1 212-315-1806 (from anywhere in the world)

Phone: 0800-591-1043 (from Brazil)

WhatsApp message: +54 911 3053-3959

Travel insurance. Simple & flexible.

Travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families. Nobody wants to think about all the things that could go wrong on their trip, but these things can and do happen. So be prepared and get your travel insurance today.

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Insured by Chubb. For Brazilian residents, we partner with Chubb to provide travel insurance products, customer service for 24/7 urgencies and emergencies, and claims service. You can purchase your insurance in up to six installments.

FAQ

Here are our most frequently asked questions about overseas medical insurance. You can also ask our customer service team. If you’re looking for general travel advice, you can ask our community at Ask a Nomad.

  • Does my travel insurance cover medical costs upfront or do I have to pay and claim later?

    If you’re hospitalized because of an accident, the insurer may help cover these costs upfront.

    For policies purchased on or after 17 December 2021, your World Nomads policy is provided through Chubb Seguros:

    • Call the assistance team at Chubb. They're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
    • Phone: +1 (212) 315-1806 (from anywhere in the world)
    • Phone: 0800-591-1043 (from Brazil); or
    • Whatsapp message: +54 911 3053-3959

    For policies purchased on or before 16 December 2021, your World Nomads policy is provided through Zurich Seguros:

    • Call the assistance team at Zurich. They're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
    • Phone: +1 (877)-660-2844 (from anywhere in the world)
    • Phone: (11) 2526-9312 (from Brazil); or
    • Whatsapp message: +57 316 851-0533