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 Hiking Travel Insurance?
Hiking, trekking, mountain walking and rambling all involve travelling on foot through natural environments such as hills, mountains, valleys and forest trails. Activities can range from low-level countryside walks to demanding multi-day routes at altitude, with terrain that may include steep ascents, uneven ground and remote locations. Mountaineering typically adds greater height, exposure and physical challenge, even when no technical climbing is involved.
ActivitySure can cover hiking, trekking, mountain walking, rambling and mountaineering on an amateur, non-professional basis when you are taking part abroad, with cover defined by altitude and whether you are travelling solo or as part of a group.
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 Hiking Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Hiking 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 hiking or trekking?
Hiking and trekking destinations can be found worldwide, offering a wide variety of landscapes and altitude ranges. The Inca Trail in Peru is one of the most well-known group trekking routes, combining mountain terrain with historical sites. In Europe, destinations such as the Dolomites and the Alps are popular for both low-level walking and higher-altitude group routes. New Zealand offers long-distance tracks that pass through remote national parks, while parts of Nepal, Morocco and South America attract travellers undertaking higher-altitude group treks and mountaineering-style routes.
Here's why hiking or trekking travel insurance matters:
Walking and trekking at altitude places physical demands on the body and often takes place far from immediate medical facilities. Slips, falls, altitude-related illness and exhaustion are common risks, particularly on longer or higher routes. If you are injured or become unwell while abroad, medical treatment, evacuation or repatriation may be required. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong during your trip.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow the instructions and guidance of organisers, guides or group leaders at all times
- Wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing suited to the terrain, weather and altitude
- Acclimatise properly on higher routes and monitor yourself for signs of altitude sickness
- Plan routes carefully and pace yourself to avoid fatigue or overexertion.
- Check weather conditions regularly and be prepared to change plans if conditions deteriorate