24/7 Emergency medical assistance
Cover for specialist sports equipment
Up to £2500 for lost or stolen luggage
1 million+ Travellers protected
28 years Industry experience
Why choose Climbing Travel Insurance?
Climbing involves ascending natural rock faces or ice routes using ropes, harnesses and safety systems. It can include rock climbing, ice climbing or mixed routes, often taking place in mountainous or alpine environments.
ActivitySure can cover harnessed rock and ice climbing up to 6,000 metres when youre taking part abroad, provided the activity meets the policy conditions. Because climbing takes place at height and often in remote terrain, its important to make sure your travel insurance is suitable before you begin.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
Choose the cover that fits your adventure
Single trip Climbing Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Climbing Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular for climbing?
Rock and ice climbing are popular in destinations with established climbing regions and experienced guiding infrastructure. Thailands Railay Beach is well known for limestone climbing above the sea, while Kalymnos in Greece attracts climbers from across Europe. For higher-altitude and alpine routes, areas such as the Alps, the Andes and parts of the Himalayas offer challenging climbs in dramatic surroundings.
Many travellers take part as part of guided or organised climbing experiences, particularly when operating at altitude.
Here's why climbing travel insurance matters:
Climbing carries inherent risks due to height, terrain and changing weather conditions. Falls, rock or ice movement, and altitude-related illness can all result in injuries requiring medical treatment, evacuation or repatriation. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong while climbing abroad.
Helpful travel tips
- Double-check harnesses, knots and anchor points before leaving the ground.
- Wear a helmet to protect against falling rock or ice.
- Communicate clearly with your climbing or belay partner.
- Monitor weather conditions closely, particularly at higher altitudes.
- Stay within the limits of your experience and training.
- Always follow the instructions provided by the activity organiser and adhere to any safety recommendations made, including wearing appropriate safety equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Rock climbing isn’t covered as standard, so you must select it as an activity when going through the quote process. Make sure you choose the right altitude for the height you’ll be climbing.
Yes - indoor climbing walls are considered lower risk compared to outdoor rock or ice climbing. This activity is intended for harnessed climbing outdoors, so it’s important to make sure the activity you select reflects how and where you’ll be climbing.
If you’re climbing indoors, simply select this activity instead while arranging your travel insurance.
ActivitySure classes rock climbing as an outdoor pursuit on rock faces or ice routes, while wearing a harness. It’s treated as a specialist activity due to height, terrain, and equipment involved.
We can also offer cover for indoor climbing walls, up to 25m in height - just make sure to select this activity to specify.
Yes. Adding an activity to your policy ensures that you have cover available for emergency medical expenses. This means that injuries from normal participation, such as falls while harnessed, can be covered as long as you’re within the terms of your policy.
Yes. Rock climbing can be covered up to a height of 6,000m. You must choose the right altitude during the quote process, so that you’re covered for the risk associated with the height of your climb.