Parachuting Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Parachuting, more commonly known as skydiving, involves jumping from an aircraft and descending using a parachute under controlled conditions. Most people take part as a tandem jump or as part of a supervised experience at a licensed drop zone, making it a popular bucket-list activity while travelling.
ActivitySure can cover parachuting when you are taking part abroad at an amateur level, provided the activity meets the policy conditions. This typically includes organised, recreational jumps carried out with qualified instructors rather than professional or competitive skydiving.
You may also see specific skydiving activities listed separately, such as tandem skydiving or solo skydiving. These are categorised individually due to differences in how the jump is carried out, the level of supervision involved and the experience required of the participant.
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.
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Single trip Parachuting Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Parachuting 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 parachuting?
Parachuting is popular in destinations known for established drop zones and favourable flying conditions. New Zealand is well known for scenic jumps over mountains and lakes, attracting travellers looking to combine adventure with dramatic landscapes. Spain also offers a range of coastal and inland drop zones that operate year-round, while destinations such as Dubai are famous for parachuting experiences over iconic city skylines and desert scenery.
Here's why parachuting travel insurance matters:
Although parachuting is carefully managed by trained professionals, it still involves jumping from height and landing at speed. There is a risk of injury during landing or descent, even when safety procedures are followed. If you are injured while abroad, you may require medical treatment or repatriation. Having suitable travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong during your trip.
Helpful travel tips
- Always follow instructions provided by your instructor or jump organiser.
- Wear all safety equipment supplied and ensure it is fitted correctly.
- Pay close attention during safety briefings and follow hand signals during the jump.
- Maintain correct body position and commit to a controlled landing as instructed.
- Only jump with licensed operators at approved drop zones.
Frequently asked questions
Parachuting refers to descending to the ground using a parachute, without the long freefall typically associated with skydiving.
It can be used in a range of settings, from controlled jumps to training or recreational use, and is treated as a distinct activity on ActivitySure policies.
Yes. You must select parachuting during the quote process to make sure you’re covered for taking part.
No, they are treated as different activities. Skydiving involves a prolonged freefall before deploying a parachute, while parachuting focuses on the controlled descent itself.
Because of this difference in risk and execution, you must specify your activity on your policy.
Yes - you must parachute in a controlled, supervised environment, with trained supervision. It’s important that you follow all safety procedures, wear the appropriate equipment, and adhere to local laws and requirements for cover to apply.
Yes, injuries from normal participation can be covered, as long as you’re within the terms of your policy and the activity you selected. This includes emergency medical assistance and repatriation.
Note that if you do not declare the activity on your policy, you cannot make a claim for any injuries sustained while taking part.