Parascending Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Parascending is a recreational aerial activity where you are lifted into the air while attached to a parachute-style canopy and towed by a boat or vehicle. The ascent, flight and descent are fully controlled by the operator, making it a structured and supervised experience rather than a form of free flight.
Despite the similar name, parascending is not the same as paragliding, paramotoring or parachuting, which involve independent control, wind reliance or unpowered flight. Parascending is typically offered as a holiday activity and is suitable for amateur participants.
ActivitySure can cover parascending when you are taking part abroad on an amateur basis and in line with the policy conditions. Because the activity involves height, towing speed and harness systems, suitable travel insurance remains important even when conditions are calm and the experience is professionally managed
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 Parascending Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Parascending 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 parascending?
Parascending is commonly offered in coastal resort destinations with steady conditions and experienced operators. Popular locations include parts of Spain and Portugal, where the activity is widely available along established tourist coastlines.
It is also popular in destinations such as Bali, where travellers combine relaxed beach holidays with organised watersports and aerial experiences designed for first-time participants.
Here's why parascending travel insurance matters:
While parascending is designed to be controlled and accessible, risks can still arise. Changes in wind conditions, take-off or landing issues, or problems with harness equipment can result in injury. If medical treatment is needed abroad, or your trip is disrupted due to an unforeseen event, travel insurance can help protect you financially.
Helpful travel tips
- Trust the judgement of the operator, particularly when it comes to weather, wind conditions and launch decisions.
- Keep your arms and legs positioned correctly within the harness area to maintain balance and reduce strain.
- Follow all take-off and landing instructions carefully, as these stages carry the highest risk.
- Wear all appropriate safety equipment provided by the organiser, including a correctly fitted harness and life jacket where required.
- Always follow instructions from the activity organiser and crew, and do not take part if conditions are unsuitable.
Frequently asked questions
Not as standard, but you can add it for cover. Make sure you choose whether you’re parascending over land or over water, as each of these presents different risks.
Yes. Each of these are treated differently due to the risk they present. It’s really important to choose the right activity, as claims will only be considered for the one which is shown on your Policy Certificate.
Yes, the terms are often used interchangeably. On an ActivitySure policy, the important thing is that you specify whether the activity is taking place over water or over land, as that affects the cover you need.
Yes - if the correct parascending activity is shown on your policy, you can be covered for emergency medical expenses if you’re injured while taking part. You’ll need to follow the organiser’s safety instructions and use any required safety equipment.
Yes, parascending may be covered as part of an organised holiday excursion. You should take part through a suitable activity provider, follow their safety briefing, and make sure the equipment is used as instructed.