Parapenting and Paraponting 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
Parapenting, sometimes referred to as paraponting, is a form of foot-launched flight using a lightweight canopy wing. Participants run from an elevated take-off point, allowing the wing to inflate before lifting into the air. Once airborne, direction and speed are controlled using brake toggles and body positioning. It is closely related to paragliding and, in many cases, the terms are used interchangeably. The activity relies on suitable wind conditions, careful launch technique and controlled landings in designated areas.
ActivitySure can cover parapenting or paraponting when you are taking part on an amateur, non-professional basis during your trip abroad. This applies to recreational flights carried out independently or under instruction, rather than professional competition or commercial display flying. Although the equipment is designed for controlled gliding, the activity takes place at height and is dependent on weather conditions, which introduces inherent risk.
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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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£2,000,000
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£250
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* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Parapenting and Paraponting Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Parapenting and Paraponting Travel Insurance
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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 parapenting?
Parapenting is popular in mountainous and coastal regions where consistent lift conditions are available. Destinations such as France, Spain and parts of Turkey are well known for launch sites that attract visiting flyers. Many travellers take part as part of an adventure holiday, often flying from established sites with marked landing zones.
Here's why parapenting and paraponting travel insurance matters:
Foot-launched flight involves altitude, wind reliance and exposure to changing weather. Misjudged landings, turbulence or unexpected shifts in wind direction can lead to falls or impact injuries. In mountainous terrain, access for assistance may be limited and rescue operations can be complex. If you are injured while parapenting abroad, you may require medical treatment, evacuation or repatriation to the UK.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions and safety guidance given by instructors or site officials
- Wear appropriate safety equipment, including a helmet and suitable harness.
- Use recognised take-off and landing zones
- Check wind strength and direction carefully before launch.
- Avoid flying in unstable or rapidly changing weather conditions