Paragliding Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Paragliding is an aerial activity that uses a lightweight, foot-launched canopy to glide through the air after taking off from a hill or cliff edge. Flights rely on wind conditions, terrain and pilot control, making paragliding a scenic but technically demanding activity.
ActivitySure can cover paragliding when you are taking part abroad at an amateur level, provided the activity meets the policy conditions. This typically includes organised recreational flights and supervised experiences rather than professional or competitive flying.
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 Paragliding Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Paragliding 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 paragliding?
Paragliding is popular in mountainous and coastal regions where elevation and air currents create suitable flying conditions. The French Alps attract pilots looking for high-altitude launches and long glide routes over valleys and lakes. Nepals Pokhara Valley is well known for paragliding with dramatic mountain backdrops, while locations such as Cape Towns Signal Hill combine coastal winds with urban and ocean scenery, making them popular with travelling paragliders.
Here's why paragliding travel insurance matters:
Paragliding depends heavily on weather, wind strength and take-off conditions. Changes in air currents can affect launch, flight and landing, increasing the risk of injury even when flights are well planned and supervised. If an incident occurs while abroad, you may require medical treatment, evacuation or repatriation. Having suitable travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong during your trip.
Helpful travel tips
- Wear appropriate safety equipment recommended for paragliding, including a properly fitted harness and helmet.
- Always follow instructions and guidance provided by instructors or flight organisers.
- Only launch in suitable weather conditions and approved take-off areas.
- Ensure all equipment and harness connections are checked before launch.
- Land only in clear, designated landing zones away from obstacles.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. ActivitySure travel insurance can cover paragliding abroad, as long as you have chosen the activity and added it to your policy. This should be done during the quote process.
Yes - paragliding should be carried out as an organised activity, with a qualified or licensed instructor. It is important to follow local regulations and the provider’s guidance, and adhere to all safety requirements.
Paragliding travel insurance covers you to take part in tandem paragliding while abroad. If you’re injured while participating, your ActivitySure policy can cover emergency medical assistance and repatriation if necessary.
Yes, it is expected that you will be taking part in tandem paragliding. This should be booked as an organised and supervised activity.
As with all activities, ‘Paragliding’ must be declared and included on your Policy Certificate before you travel.
Yes. Paragliding can be covered when it’s booked as part of a supervised holiday activity or excursion. This is provided it’s organised, supervised, follows local safety rules, and is included on your Policy Certificate.