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Just you and the open road, the basics on your back, the world at your feet. Backpacking is a rite of passage for many nomads seeking maximum experience for minimum expense.
You’ve packed your travel–size towel, trusty walking shoes, and clothes that can be worn again and again. But what about travel insurance? Even if you can do without your creature comforts, backpacker travel insurance may be a good idea. Especially if you are on a long-term trip, you never know when a medical emergency could pop up.
World Nomads covers backpackers as they travel all over the world with travel insurance specifically designed for backpacking adventures in Thailand, Australia, South America, the UK and more.
If your travels take you on the wrong kind of adventure – like a sudden illness or injury, a freak natural disaster, stolen or lost bags, or an emergency that means you have to head home pronto – backpacker travel insurance may be able to help you with your unexpected expenses or may provide reimbursement for unused, non-refundable prepaid travel arrangements. Plus, the 24/7 Emergency Assistance team is here for you in a crisis, providing guidance and emergency medical and travel assistance.
World Nomads supports backpacking adventures of all types, with protection for:
Backpacker travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything. Here are a few things we don’t cover:
Here are some pointers to help keep you covered while backpacking.
Are you travelling long-term, you lucky thing? You can buy more travel insurance while abroad (waiting periods may apply) even if you don’t have a return ticket. World Nomads policies for Canadian residents can cover you for up to 365 days. Remember, transportation expenses to return you to your home province are not covered under any section of the policy if, prior to your policy effective date, you did not purchase a return air ticket to return to your home province as part of your trip.
With World Nomads you can buy travel insurance before you go or when you're already travelling, any time anywhere, 24-hours a day. Fill out the quick quote form below to get an instant quote.
When you buy a World Nomads travel insurance policy, rest assured your coverage has been crafted by passionate travellers who have lugged backpacks, battled bedbugs and waited in line for the restroom too. For trip ideas and tips, check out our article on backpacking dos and don’ts and much more.
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 about your coverage, just ask us.
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Covers the theft, damage or delay of your bags, tech and sports gear.
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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?
Telephone +1 866 878 0192 (toll-free from Canada and the Continental U.S.) or +1 416 646 3723 (collect from anywhere else in the world)
Contact the teamHere are some of our most frequently asked questions about backpacking. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Help Center or you can get in touch with our customer service team.
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