Trekking (between 4,000 and 6,000 metres) Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Trekking (between 4,000 and 6,000 metres).

This Travel Insurance policy covers Air Ambulance and Mountain Rescue.

To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Trekking (between 4,000 and 6,000 metres) Travel Insurance:

Trekking is a journey made on foot which may be slow or difficult and is usually undertaken with a specific purpose such as to explore and enjoy specific scenery or wildlife. It is often undertaken with an adventure emphasis and may involve walking over mountainous or rough terrain.

Trekking combines walking and camping and is often the only way to explore places that cannot be accessed in any other way. It allows you to explore remote areas away from people and offers astounding views of the world below.

Popular Locations:

Trekking is an activity that can be enjoyed at different places across the world.

Some of the most popular places to go trekking whilst on holiday include Nepal, India, Tanzania, Europe and China.

If you decide to go trekking whilst on holiday, it is important to make sure you are covered adequately with travel insurance.

Common Injuries:

Trekking at high altitudes, between 4000 and 6000 meters can be an exhilarating physical and spiritual experience but it does not come without it risks.

Trekkers may face many risks including difficult terrain, adverse weather conditions, wild animals and may be subject to many illnesses ranging from exhaustion and dehydration to altitude sickness and physical injury

When trekking at high altitudes the air becomes thinner and oxygen becomes less available. These changes may affect your health. You can develop extreme tiredness, nausea, and headaches, you may also feel short of breath and experience a faster heartbeat. Some of the most serious high altitude illnesses and conditions include High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, sunburn, hypothermia and frostbite.

It is for these reasons that travel insurance is a necessity when going on a trekking holiday.

Useful Websites: Project Himalaya - Jagged Globe - Adventurous Ewe - Jasmin Tours - Andean Trails - Andes.org

To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Travel Insurance is provided by JS Insurance and the insurance has been arrange through Ancile Insurance Group Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641, with Mapfre Assistance