Trekking (between 2,000 and 6,000 metres altitude) Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Trekking (between 2,000 and 6,000 metres altitude).

Trekking is an activity that combines walking and camping and is a journey made on foot, often to remote areas that can not be accessed any other way. It is often undertaken with an adventure emphasis and may involve walking over mountainous or rough terrain.

This Travel Insurance policy covers Air Ambulance and Mountain Rescue.

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

Trekking is an activity which can be done in many regions across the world, but remains most popular in those areas that offer spectacular views, more challenging climbs or the chance to see wildlife.

Some popular countries to travel to go trekking include:

• Nepal
• India
• Tanzania
• Europe
• China

Common Injuries: Trekking at high altitudes, between 2000 and 6000 meters can be an exhilarating experience but it is possible to sustain injury, thus it is important that you are properly covered with travel insurance before going on a trekking holiday.

Trekkers may face many risks including difficult terrain, adverse weather conditions, wild animals and may be subject to many illnesses ranging from 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.

Injuries that are common to trekkers include:

• High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
• Nausea
• Hypothermia
• Exhaustion
• Headaches
• Sun burn
• Frost bite
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heartbeat

Useful Websites: Trekking - Altitude and Climate - Adventure and Beyond - China Backpacker

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