Rap Jumping Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Rap jumping, sometimes referred to as forward abseiling or rap running, involves descending a vertical surface face first using ropes and a harness. Unlike traditional abseiling, where participants descend backwards leaning away from the surface, rap jumping keeps you facing the structure, allowing you to run or step down in a controlled manner. It is also different from climbing or via ferrata, as the focus is on controlled descent rather than ascent or route progression. Rap jumping is typically delivered as a supervised experience by professional instructors.
There are two common formats of rap jumping. Indoor or outdoor climbing wall descents up to 25 metres are often used for introductory sessions, training or controlled demonstrations. Outdoor rap jumping above 25 metres usually takes place on buildings or natural rock faces and involves greater exposure and height, requiring stricter safety management. ActivitySure can cover rap jumping when you are taking part abroad at an amateur level and in line with the policy conditions.
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 Rap Jumping Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Rap Jumping 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 do people go for rap jumping?
Rap jumping is particularly popular in destinations that offer purpose-built urban or natural descent sites. Australia is well known for the activity, with cities such as Melbourne and Sydney offering professionally run descents from high-rise buildings.
Urban locations with suitable structures are commonly used for organised rap jumping events, while outdoor versions may also take place on cliffs or rock faces in destinations with established adventure activity providers.
Here's why rap jumping travel insurance matters:
Rap jumping involves controlled descent from height, which carries inherent risk even when managed by experienced instructors. Missteps, loss of balance or equipment issues can result in injury. If medical treatment is needed while abroad, or you need to return home earlier than planned, travel insurance can help provide financial protection.
Helpful travel tips
- Check ropes, harnesses and attachment points with your instructor before starting the descent
- Keep movements deliberate and controlled rather than rushing down the surface
- Avoid pushing forcefully away from the wall, as this can affect balance and rope tension.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment provided by the organiser, including a helmet where required.
- Always follow instructor guidance and do not take part if weather, surface or equipment conditions are unsuitable
Frequently asked questions
Rap running, or rap jumping, is a forward-facing abseil where you descend a wall or structure while facing downwards. It can take place indoors on climbing walls or outdoors on buildings, cliffs or purpose-built structures.
Yes, but you must choose the version that best applies to the height and setting you’re doing. Indoor or outdoor rap running under 25m is a separate activity to outdoor rap running over 25m.
Yes. You must choose the activity that best suits your plans. Claims will only be considered for insured activities, so make sure the right one is selected and shown on your Policy Certificate.
Not quite. Both involve descending on ropes, but rap running is usually done facing forwards, while abseiling is typically done backwards. If your activity provider calls it rap running or rap jumping, select that rather than assuming abseiling is close enough.
Yes. When you add an activity to your policy, you receive cover for emergency medical expenses inclusive of repatriation, medical treatment, and emergency transport. Always use a reputable provider, wear the required safety equipment, and follow the instructor’s guidance.