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Adventure awaits, with Backpacker travel insurance

Discover a world of adventure as a backpacker, with the perfect companion by your side – Backpacker travel insurance. Tailored for those who want to holiday their own way, Holiday Extras' Backpacker travel insurance provides coverage for unexpected mishaps, medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost belongings and much more. So, whether you're trekking through rugged landscapes or immersing yourself in vibrant cultures, let Backpacker Travel Insurance be your safety net, ensuring your journey remains unforgettable for all the right reasons.

How do I book Backpacker travel insurance?

To book your Backpacker travel insurance, please call 0800 042 0214, and one of our trained insurance specialists will assist you in getting covered.

Compare Backpacker travel insurance cover levels

You can choose from two levels of Defaqto 4* rated cover, ranging from a standard cover to a higher, premium level of cover. Both Adventure and Adventurew Plus policies have a trip limit of up to 550 days. Here is a brief overview of some of the main upper limits and inclusions of each policy. Be sure to read through the Policy Documents for more comprehensive cover details.

Adventure
Adventure Plus
Emergency medical and repatriation expenses
£7,500,000
£15,000,000
Cancellation
£2,000
£5,000
Curtailment, loss of holiday and trip resumption
£2,000
£5,000
Personal possessions
£1000
£3,000
Personal money
£200
£300
Passport and other documents
£200
£350
Gadget (optional)
- Accidental or malicious damage, loss or theft
£1,000
£2,000
- Unauthorised use
£1,000
£1,000
Baggage Delay on outward journey
£30 per 12 hours up to £200
£50 per 12 hours up to £300
Missed departure
£500
£1000
Personal liability
£2,000,000
£2,000,000
Hijack
£75 per 24 hours up to £750
£150 per 24 hours up to £1500
Legal costs and expenses
£25,000
£25,000
COVID-19 COVER
- Cancellation
£2,000
£5,000
- Curtailment
£2,000
£5,000
- Emergency medical and repatriation expenses
£7,500,000
£15,000,000

Holiday Extras Travel Insurance is sold and administered by Holiday Extras Cover Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under registration number 828848.

Holiday Extras™ is a Trading Name of Holiday Extras Cover Limited

Holiday Extras Travel Insurance is provided by Taurus Insurance Services, an insurance intermediary licenced and authorised in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission under Permission Number 5566 and authorised to passport general insurance intermediary services into the UK and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK under registration number 444830.

The insurance is underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited. Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 13436330 and whose registered office address is 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, United Kingdom, EC3M 5BN. Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number 955859. You can check this on the Financial Services Register by visiting; register.fca.org.uk or by contacting the Financial Conduct Authority on 0800 111 6768.