Sand Dune Skiing or Surfing 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
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Sand dune skiing and sand surfing are adventure activities that adapt snow sports for sandy environments. Instead of snow-covered slopes, participants descend natural sand dunes using skis or a board. Sand dune skiing typically involves using skis designed for sand, while sand surfing is more similar to snowboarding, with riders standing sideways on a single board.
Both activities are usually enjoyed as recreational, amateur pursuits while travelling abroad and are often offered in desert or coastal dune systems. They involve downhill runs on loose, shifting surfaces, which require balance, control and confidence, particularly on steeper dunes.
ActivitySure can cover sand dune skiing and sand surfing when you are taking part overseas at an amateur level. While these activities are often run as guided experiences, the combination of speed, uneven terrain and high temperatures means there is still a risk of falls or injury. Having suitable travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong during your trip.
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* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Sand Dune Skiing or Surfing Travel Insurance
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Annual multi-trip Sand Dune Skiing or Surfing 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 for sand sports?
Sand-based downhill sports are most commonly found in regions with large, stable dune systems. Morocco is a popular destination, offering guided sand skiing and sand surfing experiences in desert areas with wide, rolling dunes. Chiles Atacama Desert also attracts travellers looking to try sand dune skiing on steep, sun-baked slopes, while other destinations with established dune landscapes may offer sand surfing as part of organised adventure tours.
Many people take part through guided excursions, which provide equipment, instruction and supervision suitable for first-time participants.
Here's why sand dune skiing or surfing travel insurance matters:
Sand dune skiing and sand surfing involve descending steep dunes at speed on loose surfaces, which increases the likelihood of falls, awkward landings and impact injuries. The desert environment can also add additional challenges, including heat, remote locations and limited access to medical facilities. If you are injured while taking part abroad, you may require medical treatment, assistance reaching care facilities or repatriation. Travel insurance helps protect you financially if your plans are disrupted or you are unable to continue your trip.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions provided by your guide or activity organiser
- Start on gentler dunes before progressing to steeper or faster runs.
- Keep knees slightly bent to help maintain balance and control.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment, such as a helmet and eye protection where recommended
- Stay well hydrated, particularly in hot or arid environments