Travel insurance while camping
Simple and flexible travel insurance to take you camping around the world. Buy at home or while traveling, and claim online from anywhere in the world.
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Seek solace, adventure, and the great outdoors while camping
Ditch the tech and relax to the rhythm of a wilderness camping trip. From stargazing in Canada’s Jasper National Park to sleeping under the stars on Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, you’ll experience more of everything on a camping break.
- What's covered for camping?
- Cover for adventure or sports activities while camping
- Why consider travel insurance for camping
- What's not covered?
What's covered for camping?
If you are injured or become ill travel insurance can help you find medical treatment in a foreign country and take the sting out of unexpected medical costs. Depending on your Country of Residence and the plan you’ve selected, World Nomads may offer coverage (up to the policy limits) for:
- Overseas emergency medical: emergency medical expenses at a hospital or medical centre if you suffer an unexpected injury or illness while hiking. You can submit a claim to recover unexpected medical expenses while camping abroad.
- Medical evacuation and repatriation: approved overseas emergency medical evacuation to the most appropriate medical facility for treatment or repatriation back to your country of residence. Emergency transport is subject to approval from the 24-hour Emergency Assistance team.
- Trip cancellation: has severe weather or a sick travel companion put a stop to your camping break, and you have no choice but to cancel your trip? Your plan may be able to recover the unused, non-refundable expenses of cancelling your trip.
- Gear protection: had your camera stolen while camping? Our gear coverage can help with replacing belongings swiped from under your nose. You’ll need a police report to submit with your claim as well as copies of the original receipts and supporting documentation.
- Delayed baggage cover: has your checked-in baggage been delayed for more than 24 hours? Your plan may cover essential items you purchase while you’re waiting for your baggage.
- Natural catastrophe: both our plans may cover you if a natural catastrophe occurs and you need to move to a safe place or cannot use your booked accommodation.
- Coronavirus coverage: we offer coverage for some Coronavirus-related events. Check out our Coronavirus cover article which goes into more detail on all the benefits, including benefit limits and exclusions.
Cover for adventure or sports activities while camping
Both our Standard Plan and Explorer Plan offer cover for level 1 sports and adventure activities such as camping, hiking and mountain biking up to 4,500 meters (14,763 feet), or river tubing, kayaking and bungee jumping.
For Kiwis looking for more adventurous pursuits, you may need to upgrade your cover if you’re planning on camping, hiking or mountain biking up to 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) or if you’re abseiling or rafting. Specify all the activities you’re planning on your trip when you get your quote, as you can’t add them afterwards. Terms and conditions apply, check your Policy Wording for details or contact us.
Why consider travel insurance for camping?
If that dawn hike didn’t quite go to plan and you need a doctor urgently, call our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team. They can help direct you to the nearest medical centre or arrange emergency transport to the most appropriate facility and coordinate payment directly with the hospital (provided cover has been confirmed by us). 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 Explorer Plan also has cover for the rental insurance excess if you’re involved in a motor accident or if your rental car is damaged or stolen, or if you lose the rental key.
Travel Insurance Tip 1: check you have any relevant paperwork as you’ll likely be asked to provide proof for several things such as entry permits for countries you’ll be visiting, special tourist visas, digital COVID-19 certificates, proof of vaccinations and a negative PCR test, and camping or visitor permits for national parks.
What's not covered?
Sorry – we won’t cover you if you do something reckless (such as camping in an area that is against local authority warnings). Some things we don’t cover include:
- Pre-existing medical conditions as explained in your Policy Wording.
- Any adventure or sport activity you did not specify on your policy.
- If you refuse to be repatriated or evacuated.
- If you do not use a professional, qualified, and licensed guide and operator for activities where required.
- If you don’t follow your doctor’s instructions or what we or the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team advise you to do. If you are unable to contact us before arranging emergency transport or medical treatment, this may impact your cover.
- Expenses that can be recovered from other sources e.g., service providers, credit card issuers or other insurance policies.
- If you don't keep your gear safe and secure at all times.
- Medical treatment that can wait until you return to your country of residence.
- The policy excess per person per insured event where applicable (check your Summary of Cover).
Travel Insurance Tip 2: before you head off into the wilderness, follow the camping regulations that apply to that region or country. If you unknowingly cross into another country that is not on your certificate of insurance, it could affect your coverage.
This is not a full list of what’s covered and what’s not; please check your policy for a full list of terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions that may apply to your specific plan. If you are unsure of your level of travel cover, please contact us for help.
Did you know travel insurance covers...
- Trip cancellation
- Emergency medical
- Evacuation and repatriation
- Lost or damaged gear
- Delayed baggage
- Death overseas
- Terrorism
- And more...
You can also buy away from home or buy more cover if you extend your trip. Plus, you can claim online anytime, anywhere in the world.
True Claims Stories
24/7 emergency assistance
Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams 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?
Contact the teamTravel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Been working hard for your trip?
We'll work hard to protect it.
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Been made redundant?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Expenses
Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Transportation
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Evacuation and Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Luggage lost?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Tech trashed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
- Trip Cancellation or Interruption
- 24-Hour Assistance Services
- Baggage
- And more (depending on your country of residence)
Travel insurance while camping
Simple and flexible travel insurance to take you camping around the world. Buy at home or while travelling, and claim online from anywhere in the world.
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Get ready to discover the globe while camping
Camping is the start of many adventures for New Zealanders chasing wilderness and open skies. Plant yourself among the forests of Slovenia or beneath a star-studded desert sky to experience more of everything on a camping break.
What’s covered for camping?
Travel insurance can help with unexpected costs if a sudden illness or injury lands you in hospital, if you’re left empty handed when the airline loses your baggage (with your camping gear in it!), or if severe weather puts a dent in your travel plans.
World Nomads offers cover (up to the policy limits) for:
- Overseas emergency medical: the great outdoors can be good for the soul but not if it ends in sickness or injury. Your policy may cover you for your overseas medical expenses, up to the policy limits and when agreed by us. You can submit a claim to recover unexpected medical expenses while camping abroad.
- Medical evacuation:if your secluded camping spot is far away from medical facilities, our cover may help get you transported to the medical facility best for your care. Subject to approval from the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team.
- Baggage protection: had your stuff swiped while camping? Our gear cover may help with replacing belongings that were stolen. Remember to keep copies of your receipts if you need to make a claim.
- Cancellation protection: if severe weather or a sick or injured travel buddy affects your trip before it’s even begun, and you have no choice but to cancel your trip, there is cover to help with those non-refundable expenses of cancelling your camping trip.
- Family plans: cover includes two adults and up to eight dependents on the one policy. Plus, plans can be extended while still travelling for up to 12 months from your departure date (terms and conditions apply).
Cover for adventure or sport activities while camping
Both our Standard and Explorer plans offer cover for level 1 sport and adventure activities that include camping and hiking up to 2,000 metres, and activities such as surfing, kayaking and bungy jumping.
For Kiwis looking for more adventurous pursuits you may need to upgrade your cover if you’re planning on camping or hiking up to 6,000 metres or if you’re abseiling or mountain biking. Specify all the activities you are planning on your trip when you get your quote as you can’t add them afterwards. Terms and conditions apply, check your PDS for details or contact us.
Why consider travel insurance for camping?
Camping holidays can serve up some serious surprises. If that hike to catch the sunrise turns into a nasty misstep and you need a doctor urgently, call our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team. They can help direct you to the nearest medical centre or arrange emergency transport to the most appropriate facility.
Traveller Tip: check you have any relevant paperwork as you’ll probably be asked for proof for several things such as entry permits for countries you’ll be visiting, special tourist visas, digital COVID certificates, proof of vaccinations and a negative PCR test, and camping or visitor permits for national parks.
For self-drive camping trips, the Explorer Plan has cover for the rental insurance excess if you’re involved in a car accident. If you’re taking your own sports equipment such as a kayak, the Explorer Plan also offers cover to hire replacement equipment if:
- It is accidentally damaged by a carrier; or
- It is delayed or lost by a carrier for more than 12 hours (the waiting period).
Please note sporting equipment that is checked-in is only covered where the carrier requires it be checked-in due to its size or weight.
Camping destinations
Awaken your sense of adventure camping in:
- Old-growth forests on the coast of the Baltic Sea in northern Sweden.
- Shiretoko National Park, Japan for hot springs and waterfalls.
What’s not covered?
Sorry – we won’t cover you if you do something reckless (such as camping in an area that is against local authority warnings). Some things we don’t cover include:
- Any pre-existing medical conditions which are not listed as an automatically covered pre-existing medical condition as per your PDS. Check your policy wording carefully.
- If you do not use a professional qualified and licensed guide and operator for activities where required.
- If you don’t follow your doctor’s instructions or what we or the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team advise you to do.
- Unattended baggage or personal items.
- The policy excess per person per insured event where applicable (check the Summary of Benefits in your PDS).
Travel Insurance Tip: before you head off into the wilderness, be sure to follow the camping regulations that apply to that region or country. If you unknowingly cross into another country that is not on your certificate of insurance, it could affect your cover.
This is not a full list of what’s covered and what’s not; please check your policy for a full list of terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions that may apply to your specific plan. If you are unsure of your level of travel cover, please contact us for help.
Did you know travel insurance covers...
- Trip cancellation
- Emergency medical
- Evacuation and repatriation
- Lost or damaged gear
- Delayed baggage
- Death overseas
- Terrorism
- And more...
You can also buy away from home or buy more cover if you extend your trip. Plus, you can claim online anytime, anywhere in the world.
True Claims Stories
24/7 emergency assistance
Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams 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?
Contact the teamTravel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Been working hard for your trip?
We'll work hard to protect it.
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Been made redundant?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Expenses
Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Transportation
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Evacuation and Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Luggage lost?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Tech trashed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
- Trip Cancellation or Interruption
- 24-Hour Assistance Services
- Baggage
- And more (depending on your country of residence)
Travel Insurance for Camping
Simple and flexible travel insurance to take you camping around the world. Buy at home or while traveling, and claim online from anywhere in the world.
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Experience the world sleeping under canvas
Camping in wild and remote places is right of passage for many Aussies. Discover the hike-in only campsites on the Hawaiian Islands or go solo camping in the Canadian Rockies to get under the skin of a country on a camping break.
- What's covered for camping?
- Cover for adventure or sports activities while camping
- Why consider travel insurance for camping
- What's not covered?
What's covered for camping?
Travel insurance can help with unexpected costs if a sudden illness or injury lands you in hospital, if you’re left empty handed when the airline loses your baggage (with your camping gear in it!), or if severe weather puts a dent in your camping plans.
World Nomads offers cover (up to the policy limits) for:
- Overseas emergency medical: the great outdoors can be good for the soul but not if it ends in sickness or an injury. Your policy may cover you for your overseas medical expenses, up to the policy limits and when agreed by us. You can submit a claim to recover unexpected medical expenses while camping abroad.
- Medical evacuation:if your secluded camping spot is a long way from medical facilities, our cover may help get you transported to the medical facility best for your care. Subject to approval from the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team.
- Baggage protection: had your stuff swiped while camping? Our gear cover may help with replacing belongings that were stolen. Remember to keep copies of your receipts if you need to make a claim.
- Cancellation protection: if severe weather or a sick or injured travel buddy puts a stop to your trip before it’s even begun, and you have no choice but to cancel, there is cover to help with those non-refundable expenses of cancelling your camping trip.
- Family plans: cover includes two adults and up to eight dependents on one policy. Plus, plans can be extended while still travelling for up to 12 months from your departure date (terms and conditions apply).
Cover for adventure or sports activities while camping
Both our Standard and Explorer plans offer cover for level 1 sport and adventure activities that include camping and hiking up to 2,000 metres, as well as activities such as surfing, kayaking and bungy jumping.
For Aussies looking for more adventurous pursuits, you may need to upgrade your cover if you’re planning on camping or hiking up to 6,000 metres or if you’re abseiling or mountain biking. Specify all the activities you’re planning on your trip when you get your quote, as you can’t add them afterwards. Terms and conditions apply, check your PDS for details or contact us.
Why consider travel insurance for camping?
Camping holidays can serve up some serious surprises. If that hike to catch the sunrise turns into a nasty misstep and you need a doctor urgently, call our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team. They can help direct you to the nearest medical centre or arrange emergency transport to the most appropriate facility.
Traveller Tip: check you have any relevant paperwork as you’ll probably be asked for proof for a number of things such as entry permits for countries you’ll be visiting, special tourist visas, digital COVID-19 certificates, proof of vaccinations and a negative PCR test, and camping or visitor permits for national parks.
For self-drive camping trips, the Explorer Plan has cover for the rental insurance excess if you’re involved in a car accident. If you’re taking your own sports equipment, such as a kayak, the Explorer Plan also offers cover to hire replacement equipment if:
- It is accidentally damaged by a carrier
- It is delayed or lost by a carrier for more than 12 hours (the waiting period).
Please note: sporting equipment that is checked-in is only covered where the carrier requires it be checked-in due to its size or weight.
What's not covered?
Sorry – we won’t cover you if you do something reckless (such as camping in an area that is against local authority warnings). Some things we don’t cover include:
- Any pre-existing medical conditions which are not listed as an automatically covered pre-existing medical condition as per your PDS. Check your policy wording carefully.
- If you do not use a professional, qualified, and licensed guide and operator for activities where required.
- If you don’t follow your doctor’s instructions or what we or the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team advise you to do.
- Damage to sporting equipment while in use or more than three years old.
- Unattended baggage or personal items.
- The policy excess per person per insured event where applicable (check the Summary of Benefits in your PDS).
Travel Insurance Tip: before you head off into the wilderness, follow the camping regulations that apply to that region or country. If you unknowingly cross into another country that is not on your certificate of insurance, it could affect your cover.
This is not a full list of what’s covered and what’s not; please check your policy for a full list of terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions that may apply to your specific plan. If you are unsure of your level of travel cover, please contact us for help.
Did you know travel insurance covers...
- Trip cancellation
- Emergency medical
- Evacuation and repatriation
- Lost or damaged gear
- Delayed baggage
- Death overseas
- Terrorism
- And more...
You can also buy away from home or buy more cover if you extend your trip. Plus, you can claim online anytime, anywhere in the world.
True Claims Stories
24/7 emergency assistance
Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams 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?
Contact the teamTravel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Been working hard for your trip?
We'll work hard to protect it.
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Been made redundant?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Expenses
Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Transportation
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Evacuation and Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Luggage lost?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Tech trashed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
- Trip Cancellation or Interruption
- 24-Hour Assistance Services
- Baggage
- And more (depending on your country of residence)
Camping Travel Insurance Plans
Go Further, Camp Safer: Travel Insurance for Canadian Travellers
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At a glance:
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Protection for Lowland & High‑Altitude Camping: World Nomads plans may provide cover for your camping trip up to 3,000 metres, with the ability to pay an extra premium and be covered for camping up to 6,000 metres
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Medical Help When You’re Off‑Grid: Coverage for injuries and emergency medical transport if you're seriously hurt while camping
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Protection for Cancelled or Interrupted Trips: Reimbursement for cancelled tours, delays, or interruptions due to covered events
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Your Camping Gear, Protected: Gear & Baggage benefits can help cover lost, stolen, or damaged camping gear and luggage
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24/7 Support in the Great Outdoors: Access to emergency assistance anytime, anywhere
- Why should I consider travel insurance for camping ?
- Camping travel insurance: What may be covered?
- What level of coverage do I need for camping?
- What may not be covered when camping?
- Tips for Camping Safely
- FAQs
More than 10 million Canadian households identify as campers, highlighting just how popular sleeping under the stars has become. Maybe you're car camping in Banff National Park or taking your camping adventures to new heights in Europe—either way, you’ll surely have an epic experience. But whenever you're camping, it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected. If you’ll be camping while travelling, you may want to protect your adventure with World Nomads Travel Insurance for camping. Our travel protection plans include a range of benefits that may help with everything from stolen gear to unexpected emergency medical expenses.
Why should I consider travel insurance for my camping trip?
From a nasty case of poison ivy to a badly sprained ankle putting a halt to your adventure, unexpected issues can derail even the most carefully planned camping trips. Travel insurance for camping may help you bounce back quickly with support for emergencies, delays, and disruptions. With coverage that is flexible to your needs, it’s a smart way to travel confidently – whether you're pitching a tent at a primitive site or living large in a luxury RV.
Nomads tip: Each policy includes a '10-Day Right to Examine' period, giving you time after purchase to review the details, making sure the coverage works for you. If you're unsatisfied for any reason, you can cancel the policy and receive a full refund.
Camping travel insurance: What may be covered?
There’s nothing we love more than sitting around a campfire making s’mores. Since we love the great outdoors too, we’ve designed our plans to include travel insurance for camping.
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Emergency Medical Expenses
For snake and spider bites that require emergency medical treatment -
24/7 Emergency Assistance
Available 24/7 to assist in an emergency situation -
Baggage & Gear Coverage
Damaged or stolen camping gear or luggage that is lost -
Trip Delays, Interruptions & Cancellations
A money-saver if inclement weather keeps you from enjoying your camping trip
Get a quote and compare the plans to see which level of coverage is right for you.
Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Travel Insurance Plan
World Nomads offers four plans for Canadian residents – the Standard, Explorer, Epic and Annual Multi-Trip – each with different levels of coverage.
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Optional 'Cancel for Any Reason' available. Get a quote |
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When you’re camping, you’ll probably also be doing other things like hiking or biking. That’s totally fine, because there’s over 250 other sports, activities and experiences that could be covered when you purchase travel insurance for camping. When you purchase your policy, you’ll need to list camping, and all of the other activities that you plan to participate in while on your trip. You won’t be able to add or remove activities after you make your purchase, so make sure you add them all at that time. Costs may vary depending on the additional activities you list.
- Level 1 Activities: Camping, hiking, and backpacking up to 3,000 metres
- Level 3 Activities: Camping, hiking, and backpacking up to 6,000 metres
If you are planning to participate in an activity that isn’t listed in our policy wording, you will need to contact us to determine if you will be covered.
Nomads tip: World Nomads Travel Insurance can also cover your camping trip within Canada! Your Government Health Plan is limited once you leave your province. Your travel insurance plan can protect your domestic travels outside of your home province, too.
Coverage for 250 activities you love + more
Is there travel insurance for summer camps?
Summer camp brings back such fond memories of our childhood, but we know from our own experience, accidents can happen. If you’re sending your children to summer camp, travel insurance may help with a variety of unexpected situations, including injuries related to more than 250+ sports, activities and experiences such as swimming and archery. If the camp is outside of your home province, you can purchase a policy for your child that includes travel insurance for summer camp. If you have more than one child, you can even include them in the same policy.
How about Everest Base Camp travel insurance?
If you’re headed to Everest Base Camp, travel insurance coverage for Asia may help with a variety of situations – even while you’re hiking there. You’ll need to pay an extra premium to be covered for hiking and camping up to 6,000 metres, though. If you get hurt and your condition is severe, acute, or life-threatening, and adequate treatment is not available in your immediate area, travel insurance for Everest Base Camp may also include benefits such as evacuation and transportation to a medical facility best suited for your care, subject to approval from the treating medical physician and the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team. To avoid scam risks, make sure you contact our team before arranging your own evacuation. Also, if you’re planning on heading for the summit, please be aware that hiking above 6,000 metres is excluded.
What may not be covered when on a camping trip?
- Leaving your baggage, camping gear, or personal items unattended
- Participation in other activities not listed as covered in your policy
- Ignoring your doctor if they have explicitly advised you not to go camping
- Not following government ‘Do Not Travel’ advisories issued by the Canadian government
- Camping or travelling within your home province
- Camping, hiking, or backpacking at elevations over 6,000 metres
Top safety tips we recommend for your camping trip
- Pay attention to the weather. Take a look at the forecast before you go, but since conditions can change quickly, always keep an eye on it while you’re camping.
- Don’t leave unsecured food out, as that can attract wildlife. You can store it in your car, a bear-safe container, or a food storage locker.
- Use insect repellent, but still check for ticks at least once a day when outdoors.
- Keep campfires small and contained, and never leave them unattended.
- Bring plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- Arrive at your campsite before dark to get everything set up.
- Choose the right camping gear for your particular trip.
FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about cover for camping. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Help Center or you can ask the customer service team.
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Are camping trips covered under World Nomads Travel Insurance?
Yes, camping is covered under all plans offered by World Nomads Travel Insurance, but make sure you list this as an activity you’ll be participating in when you purchase your policy. Camping up to 3,000 metres is considered a Level 1 activity and is automatically covered, but you’ll still need to list this as an activity when you purchase your camping travel insurance policy. However, you’ll need to pay an additional premium to be covered for any Level 2 and Level 3 activities like camping, hiking, and backpacking up to 6,000 metres. If you aren’t sure if something is covered, we suggest you contact us to ask.
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What types of incidents are covered while on a camping trip?
If your trip is delayed or interrupted due to an unforeseen event, you may be able to recover your unused, non-refundable, prepaid travel expenses (up to the policy limits), and this could include unused, pre-paid, non-refundable tours that you paid for in advance. If you trip and fall while hiking and require medical assistance, emergency medical coverage could come in handy in the case of an unexpected injury. You could also be covered for unplanned situations such as lost bags or Canadian government travel advisories warning travellers not to travel to a destination on your itinerary.
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Can I get coverage after my trip starts?
Yes. If your trip has already started, World Nomads can still offer you coverage. You can buy a plan online anytime, from anywhere in the world. If you buy a plan after departing from your home province, you won’t be covered for any loss or expense related to any injury or sickness that occurs in the 48-hour period after your departure date. Your departure date will be 12:01am local time on the date that you are originally scheduled to start your trip as shown on your policy certificate.
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Does World Nomads offer travel insurance for camping overseas?
Yes, some of the best camping spots are outside of Canada and World Nomads doesn’t want to limit your fun. For example, if you have travel insurance for Argentina, you could have the opportunity to camp in the beautiful Andes Mountains. When you get a quote for camping travel insurance, you’ll need to input where you’ll be travelling.
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Can I purchase summer camp travel insurance for my kids?
If you’re sending your children to summer camp, travel insurance may help with a variety of unexpected situations, including injuries related to more than 250+ sports, activities and experiences such as swimming and archery. If the camp is outside of your home province, you can purchase a policy for your child that includes travel insurance for summer camp. If you have more than one child, you can even include them in the same policy.
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Can I purchase travel insurance for Everest Base Camp?
Yes, but you’ll need to pay an extra premium to be covered for hiking and camping up to 6,000 metres when you purchase Everest Base Camp travel insurance. If you get hurt and your condition is severe, acute, or life-threatening, and adequate treatment is not available in your immediate area, travel insurance for Everest Base Camp may also include benefits such as evacuation and transportation to a medical facility best suited for your care, subject to approval from the treating medical physician and the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team. Keep in mind that no coverage will apply while you’re hiking above 6,000 metres, though.
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What should I do if I get hurt while I’m camping?
You can contact the 24/7 Emergency Assistance team and they can help direct you to nearby medical facilities. They can also translate for you if you’re travelling outside Canada and your medical team doesn’t speak English or French. Make sure you keep all documentation including doctor reports, invoices, etc. You’ll need those things if you plan to make a claim.
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Does World Nomads Travel Insurance cover other activities during my trip?
Yes, you could be covered for more than 250 other sports, activities and experiences. Things like hiking, biking, and swimming could all be covered. When you purchase your policy, you’ll need to list all of the activities that you plan to participate in while on your trip. You won’t be able to add or remove activities after you make your purchase, so make sure you add them all at that time. If you’re participating in an activity and not sure if it’s covered, you can contact us and ask.
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Do I get my money back if I cancel a trip?
Trip cancellation coverage is offered on all four plans offered by World Nomads, and you could be reimbursed for pre-paid, unused, non-refundable expenses like flights, tours and accommodations if your trip is cancelled for a covered reason. If you want ultimate flexibility to simply change your mind about your trip, you may be able to get optional ‘cancel for any reason’ coverage as well.
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What happens if my bags are delayed?
If your checked-in bags are delayed more than 12 hours on the way to your destination, your plan could reimburse you for the cost (up to the policy limits) of essential items like toiletries and a change of clothes until you and your bag are reunited.
Need destination inspiration for your next trip?
Not sure where your next camping adventure should take you? Check out some of our favorite camping locations around the world and get destination-specific travel insurance tips to help you plan with confidence.
Camping in Argentina: A Nomad’s Guide
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Trip Cancellation
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Trip Protection
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Emergency Medical Expenses
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