Sandboarding Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Sandboarding is an adventure activity similar to snowboarding, but instead of snow it takes place on sand dunes. Participants ride a board down natural dunes, usually in desert or coastal environments, and it is typically enjoyed as a recreational, amateur activity while travelling abroad.
ActivitySure can cover sandboarding when you are taking part overseas at an amateur level. Although it is often seen as a fun and accessible activity, sandboarding involves steep slopes, uneven surfaces and high speeds, which can increase the risk of falls and injury. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong while taking part during your trip.
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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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
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£3,000
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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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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
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£5,000
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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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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Sandboarding Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Sandboarding 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 sandboarding?
Sandboarding is popular in destinations with large dune systems and established adventure tourism. Namibia is well known for its expansive desert dunes, particularly around coastal areas where guided sandboarding tours are widely available. Peru also attracts travellers looking to try sandboarding on steep dunes near desert regions, while the United Arab Emirates offers organised experiences in its desert landscapes, often combined with other guided desert activities.
Many people take part through organised tours led by experienced guides who provide instruction and supervision.
Here's why sandboarding travel insurance matters:
Sandboarding involves descending steep sand dunes at speed, which increases the likelihood of falls, awkward landings and impact injuries. Injuries such as bruising, sprains or fractures can occur, particularly on unfamiliar terrain or during higher-speed runs. If you are injured while sandboarding abroad, you may require medical treatment or assistance returning home.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions provided by your guide or activity organiserStart on gentler slopes to build confidence before attempting steeper dunes.
- Keep your weight balanced and centred on the board during descents.
- Check the dune surface and run-out area before starting a descent.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment as recommended for the conditions.