Backpacker Travel Insurance

If you are about to set off on a Backpacking trip, are off on your 'Gap' year or taking a trip lasting up to 18 months, our Backpacker & Longstay policy could be the one for you.

It is essential when travelling that you have adequate backpacker travel insurance because accidents and illnesses can and do happen for a variety of reasons, and failure to have appropriate backpackers insurance could leave you footing huge bills for medical or travel expenses.

24/7 travel insurance for backpackers and longstay trips has been set up with one main aim - to provide travellers aged up to 55 with essential travel cover at the best price possible.

• Competitive prices - click here to see how we compare
• For those aged up to age 55
• Cover available for round trips up to 18 months long
• Standard & Premier cover options so you can pick the right policy to suit your needs
• Over 100 activities covered as standard
• 3 additional activity packs to choose from
• 24/7 medical emergency assistance helpline
• Allows you to return home twice and resume your trip without invalidating your policy!

When buying your backpacker & longstay travel insurance, make sure you check the insurance policy carefully as they can vary from insurer to insurer - you need to know exactly what you are and aren't covered for.

Some handy tips on shopping for backpacking travel insurance:

• Check what the policy covers you for. Make sure adequate emergency medical and repatriation cover is included.
• Where are you going and how long are you going for? Make sure you're covered for every destination and the whole of your trip, including your departure and return dates.
• If you're going to be involved in any activities or plan on working abroad, check the policy to make sure that these are covered. Click here for details of activities on our 24/7 Backpacker & Longstay policy. If in doubt, contact us to ensure you will be fully covered.
• If you have any existing medical conditions, be sure to check the travel insurance policy carefully as it may be necessary to disclose these to the travel insurance provider or complete online medical screening. Don't forget, this includes those of anyone you are travelling with.
• If you are taking any valuable items with you (such as cameras, laptops, jewellery, ipods or computer games machines), check the policy limits for such items. It may be necessary to get these covered under your Home Insurance policy.

4 Activity Packs Available under 24/7 Backpacker & Longstay:

Please scroll over the letters to see what activities are available on the 24/7 Backpacker & Longstay policy

All activities below are covered on an amateur/non-professional basis, unless otherwise stated and all activities involving waterborne craft exclude cover for personal liability.

You will be covered for all activities listed in the packs up to and including the one purchased.

If the 24/7 Backpacker & Longstay travel insurance policy does not cover your activity try 24/7 Sports & Activities - click here for details.

If your chosen activity is not listed, please contact us on 0845 260 1580 (8am-6pm Monday - Friday excluding Bank Holidays) to ensure you are properly covered.

Finally, to help you have a safe trip check our travellers checklist page.

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† price based on an individual aged 18-40 taking a Backpacker & Longstay Single Trip "Standard" policy for 31 days in Europe.