River Tubing 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
River tubing involves floating downstream on a large inflatable ring along calm or gently moving rivers. Unlike white water rafting or river bugging, river tubing is not designed around rapids, technical manoeuvres or fast currents. Participants typically remain seated in the tube and allow the river to carry them along, making it a relaxed, social activity rather than an adrenaline sport. When travelling abroad, river tubing is usually enjoyed at an amateur level as part of an organised leisure experience.
ActivitySure can cover river tubing when you are taking part overseas on an amateur, recreational basis and in line with the policy conditions. Although the activity is generally low intensity, it still takes place in natural river environments, which means suitable travel insurance remains important.
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 River Tubing Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip River Tubing 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 river tubing?
River tubing is especially popular in warm-weather destinations with calm rivers and scenic surroundings. Belize is well known for tubing routes that pass through rainforest and limestone caves, offering a slow, relaxing experience. Thailand and Costa Rica are also popular choices, where organised tubing trips combine gentle water flow with lush landscapes and supervised access points.
Here's why river tubing travel insurance matters:
Even on gentle rivers, hazards can still be present. Shallow sections, submerged rocks or collisions with other tubes can lead to minor injuries. If you require medical treatment while abroad, or need to return home earlier than planned due to injury or illness, travel insurance can help provide financial protection.
Helpful travel tips
- Stay centred in the inflatable ring to maintain balance and stability.
- Watch for shallow sections or submerged obstacles, particularly near riverbanks.
- Keep a safe distance from other tubes to reduce the risk of collisions
- Wear appropriate footwear and any safety equipment provided by the organiser.
- Always follow instructions from guides and do not take part if water conditions are unsuitable
Frequently asked questions
River tubing can be covered by ActivitySure, but it is not covered as standard. You will need to add the activity specifically for cover to apply.
No. River tubing involves floating downriver in an inflatable ring, while rafting is done in a shared raft. They’re similar white water activities, but each presents their own set of risks.
They are treated separately, so you should choose the one that matches what you’ve booked.
Yes. When you add an activity to your policy, you can be covered for emergency medical expenses if you’re injured or fall ill while taking part. This includes hospital stays, medical treatment, and repatriation if medically necessary.
You must always follow instructor briefings, wear the required safety equipment, and take care to minimise the risks of any activity as much as you can.
You should take part with a suitable guide or recognised activity provider, especially if the route involves white water, fast-flowing sections, or unfamiliar rivers. Follow their instructions and stay within the planned route.