Backpacker Travel Insurance
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What is Backpacker Insurance?

Nothing’s quite as exciting as embarking on a journey to uncover and explore new corners of the globe. Whether you’re travelling for adventure, escapism, self-discovery or curiosity, we know that part of the excitement comes from not knowing exactly what lies ahead, throwing routine out of the window and leaving the ordinary behind.

Below is some information about our insurance products, for which Terms and Conditions apply. Please visit the policy information hub for full details.
 
Please be aware that pre-existing medical screening is not currently offered with any of our current travel insurance products. We are actively working to reinstate this feature.
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What does Backpacker travel insurance cover?

The best Backpacker travel insurance policies will protect you against potential risks from the moment you buy your policy, to the second you return home. You should buy your travel insurance as soon as you book your trip, because then you’re protected if you need to cancel it. 

When you select our Backpacker travel insurance from Ireland to worldwide destinations, you can select an area of cover that suits your needs.

While you’re away, your Backpacker travel insurance will cover you if you need to curtail your trip and fly home. Plus, you’re covered if you miss your departure, or if your departure is delayed. The policy will also protect you if your personal possessions are delayed, lost, stolen or damaged. This includes your personal money and your passport.

There’s also no need to worry if you suffer an illness or an injury while you’re away. Our Backpacker travel insurance includes emergency medical expenses cover, and will help protect you against these costs. We’ll also provide you with legal support for any personal liability claims made against you. 

Please see the policy handbook for full Terms and Conditions

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Backpacker

without ski

Backpacker

with ski
Avalanche closure
Cover for extra transport and accommodation if you cannot reach your destination or back home because of an avalanche
€275
Cancellation
Provides cover if you cancel your journey before it begins due to certain necessary circumstances. The circumstances covered are listed in your Policy Document
€2,750
€2,750
Curtailment
Provides cover if you cut your journey short due to certain necessary circumstances. The circumstances covered are listed in your Policy Document.
€2,750
€2,750
Delayed Departure
Cover if your departure is delayed by more than 12 hours. Benefits apply after the first 12 hours delay and additional benefits apply after each extra delay of 12 hours. Your policy will specify the maximum payable. The circumstances covered are listed in the Policy Document. Alternatively, you may receive up to the amount specified in your policy, if you chose to abandon your journey or cancel your holiday after a 24 hour delay.
€280
€280
Delayed Personal Possessions
Cover for purchasing essential items if your personal possessions are delayed for more than 12 hours on your outward journey.
€165
€165
Delayed Ski Equipment
Cover to hire ski equipment if your are delayed on the outward journey for more than 12 hours
€330
Emergency Medical Associated expenses
Provides cover if you are taken into hospital or you need to come home early or extend your journey due to illness or accident.
€5,000,000
€5,000,000
Hired Ski Equipment
Cover for hired ski equipment, if they are lost, stolen or damaged on your journey.
€220
Loss of Passport
Cover for transport and accommodation costs to get a temporary passport and the equivalent value of the remaining period of it, if it is lost or stolen on your journey.
€165
€165
Missed Departure
Cover for extra transport and accommodation if you arrive at your departure point too late to board your booked transport due to: public transport not running to its timetable or the vehicle you are travelling in has an accident or breaks down.
€550
€550
Owned Ski Equipment
Cover for hired ski equipment, if your own are lost, stolen or damaged on your journey. Your policy will specify the most you can claim for a single article.
€440
Personal Accident
Provides cover if following an accident your injuries lead to death, total loss of sight/limb or permanent disability. An accident must be caused by something external and visible. Benefit limits may vary depending on age.
€16,500
€16,500
Personal Money
Provides cover if your personal money is lost or stolen on your journey. A limit for cash, whether jointly owned or not, also applies.
€550
€550
Personal Possessions
You are covered for up to your policy limits if your personal possessions are damaged, lost or stolen on your journey. Your policy will state the maximum amount you can claim for a single article, as well as the total amount you can claim for all your valuables. A deduction may be made for wear, tear and loss of value.
€1,650
€1,650
Personal liability
We cover financial consequences of your personal liability during your private life (bodily injury, damage to property and consequential loss).
€2,000,000
€2,000,000
Piste Closure
Provides cover if you cannot ski at the ski resort you booked before your journey because there is not enough snow and the ski lifts and the ski schools are closed.
€220
Ski Pack
Cover for hired ski equipment, ski school fees and lift passes that you do not use because: you cancel or cut short your journey: You cannot ski because of an injury or illness during your journey
€330

Backpacker without ski

Backpacker with ski

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