Hang Gliding Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Cover for specialist sports equipment
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Hang gliding is an aerial sport where participants launch from elevated ground such as hills or cliffs and glide through the air using a lightweight, foot-launched frame. Flights are typically organised through licensed operators and, when taking part abroad, hang gliding is usually done on an amateur basis as part of a supervised recreational experience.
ActivitySure travel insurance can cover amateur hang gliding overseas, provided participation meets the policy conditions. While the experience offers incredible views and controlled flight, it also involves height, wind conditions and precise take-off and landing techniques, which makes having appropriate travel insurance an important part of your trip planning.
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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£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 Hang Gliding Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Hang Gliding 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 to go hang gliding?
Hang gliding is well known in destinations with reliable wind conditions and elevated launch sites. In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is a famous location, with flights commonly launching from Pedra Bonita and gliding out over the city and coastline.
The sport is also popular in the Alps, where mountainous terrain and thermal conditions create long flight opportunities. In New Zealand, wide open landscapes and established adventure tourism centres make hang gliding a popular activity for travellers.
Here's why hand gliding travel insurance matters:
Hang gliding involves flying at height, where risks can arise during take-off, flight or landing. Accidents may result in serious injury, and medical treatment or evacuation can be expensive when taking place in remote or mountainous areas. Travel insurance helps provide financial protection if something goes wrong.
Helpful travel tips
- Always follow organiser instructions and guidance provided by instructors before and during flight.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment recommended or supplied by the operator, including helmets and harnesses.
- Check weather conditions carefully, as wind strength and direction can change quickly.
- Maintain clear communication with instructors or ground crew throughout the experience.
- Avoid flying in unstable or unsuitable weather conditions, even if sessions are delayed or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
Not as standard, but you can add the activity for cover. It would not be covered under flying, gliding, or paragliding, and must be selected specifically. It’s really important to choose the right activity - claims will only be considered for insured activities.
Yes. When you add an activity to your policy, you receive cover for emergency medical expenses inclusive of repatriation, medical treatment, and emergency transport.
Tandem hang gliding can be covered if hang gliding has been selected and the flight is run by a recognised provider or qualified instructor. You should follow all safety instructions and wear any recommended safety equipment.
Only if you are properly qualified and taking part within the rules of the activity provider, local regulations, and your own ability level. For holiday experiences, hang gliding should be organised, supervised and run by a qualified operator.
ActivitySure cover is for amateur participation only. Professional competition, paid flying or competing under professional terms is not covered.