Glacier Walking Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Cover for specialist sports equipment
Up to £2500 for lost or stolen luggage
1 million+ Travellers protected
28 years Industry experience
Glacier walking involves travelling on the surface of a glacier, typically using crampons and under the supervision of a qualified guide. Participants walk across compacted ice, navigating crevasses, ridges and changing terrain. Unlike standard mountain walking, glacier terrain is made up of moving ice, which can include hidden cracks and slippery surfaces. The use of specialist equipment and close supervision helps manage these risks, but the environment remains physically demanding and unpredictable.
ActivitySure can cover glacier walking when you are taking part on an amateur, non-professional basis during your trip abroad. This applies to guided recreational excursions and organised tours, rather than technical mountaineering expeditions or professional climbing activity. Glacier walking differs from general trekking due to the icy terrain and need for equipment such as crampons, and the risks associated with snow bridges, crevasses and rapidly changing weather conditions.
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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£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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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Glacier Walking Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Glacier Walking 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 glacier walking?
Glacier walking is popular in destinations with accessible ice fields, including Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and parts of Canada. Many travellers join guided day tours that combine glacier exploration with scenic mountain views. These experiences are often offered as part of adventure travel itineraries in alpine or Arctic regions.
Here's why glacier walking travel insurance matters:
Glacier environments present specific hazards, including slips on ice, hidden crevasses and sudden weather changes. Even with a guide, falls can result in fractures, head injuries or soft tissue damage. In remote mountain locations, rescue operations can be complex and costly. If you are injured while glacier walking abroad, you may require specialist mountain assistance, hospital treatment or repatriation to the UK.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions and safety guidance given by your qualified guide
- Wear appropriate safety equipment, including crampons and a helmet where required
- Dress in suitable layered clothing to protect against cold and wet conditions
- Walk at a controlled pace and maintain spacing within your group. Stay roped in where instructed and avoid stepping off marked routes