Our most popular policy for paragliding is our annual multi-trip policy with the extreme activity pack included. This allows for multiple trips throughout the year (capped at 35 days or 90 days per trip) and paragliding cover on each trip. Medical expenses, repatriation & helicopter rescue are all included. You can also choose a single trip policy, for a short-term policy with the extreme activity pack included, to cover a one-off trip.
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Nothing can match the sheer exhilaration of soaring high and effortlessly over the landscape far below. This means paragliding is in high demand from high-adrenaline thrill-seekers. Similar to hang-gliding, paragliding involves you sitting in a harness strung beneath a fabric canopy which is lifted and propelled by the movement of the air.
Cover the risks
Like all hazardous adventures, it is vital to ensure you are properly covered for the potential risks involved. Be aware that most insurance plans do not include paragliding as it is considered a hazardous sport. But with Big Cat Travel Insurance we can offer you the protection and benefits of our Extreme Activity Pack to give you the peace of mind to enjoy this high-octane sport to the full.
Misfortunes can occur
Major accidents and fatalities associated with paragliding are thankfully rare, but lesser injuries can occur especially as your legs are unprotected in the event of an awkward or heavy landing. That’s why Big Cat Travel Insurance provides you with an extra layer of cover via our Extreme Activity Pack to assist with medical attention for injuries or broken limbs and, where necessary, evacuation to the nearest hospital and even repatriation.
Extra benefits
What’s more, our Extreme Activity Pack offers you additional benefits including cover for over 156 other sports and activities, Emergency Medical and Repatriation expenses up to £10 million, winter sports cover, free home visits, cover duration up to 24 months, and Loss of Passport & Visa replacement costs.
Key Benefits of Paragliding Travel Insurance.
- Emergency Medical and Repatriation Expenses up to £10 million.
- Cancellation & Curtailment up to £10,000.
- Personal Liability up to £2 million.
- Baggage & Personal Effects up to £2,000.
- Gadgets & Valuables up to £6,000.
- Legal Expenses up to £15,000.
- Personal Money up to £500.
- Tickets up to £1,000.
- Passport and Visa up to £300.
- Money back 14-day cooling off period if you decide to cancel prior to departure.
Where do you live
All persons to be insured must reside at a permanent address in the United Kingdom.
Can I take out this insurance if I am already travelling?
If you purchase cover after leaving the United Kingdom having started your trip, a 48-hour waiting period applies before your policy becomes active. For cover to be valid, the “Already Travelling” extension must be shown on your Booking Invoice or Validation Certificate. Illness that develops during this 48-hour period will not be covered, as it will be treated as a pre-existing medical condition. However, if you suffer a serious accident during this time, you’ll be covered straight away, provided it is independently witnessed and confirmed by a medical professional.
IMPORTANT
Please be aware that once you’ve started travelling,
the 14-day cooling-off period no longer applies and premiums are non-refundable.
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Definition of a couple
A couple is defined as 2 adults who have been permanently living together at the same address for more than six months, who intend to travel together.
If you do not qualify as a couple, please select individual(s)
Annual Multi-Trip Durations
Annual Multi Trip policies are designed for multiple short holidays leaving from and returning to your home country.
Annual Multi Trip trip limits:
Standard policy - 35 days
Premier policy - 90 days
If you need continuous cover for a year (home visits allowed on policies over 4 months long) select Single Trip or One Way. You can travel around as much as you like, to as many different countries as you like, with a Single Trip or One Way policy.
Important Notice
Important Information
By selecting the "one-way" travel option or traveling without a pre-booked return ticket to your home country, note the following exclusion:
Curtailment, Section D: Return travel expenses to your home country will not be covered in the event of a curtailment claim if you do not have a valid return ticket to your home country.
Trip Type
Select the type of policy most suitable for your needs.
A flexible policy designed for travellers going abroad on a continuous trip, whether short-term or long-term. Suitable for backpacking, long stays and multi-country travel. There is no requirement to hold a return ticket at the time of purchase. Where a policy is longer than four months, temporary return visits to your home country are permitted in line with the policy terms.
Single Trip (IEC Canada):
This option is for travellers going to Canada on an International Experience Canada (IEC) visa (Working Holiday, Young Professionals or International Co-op). It is designed to meet IEC insurance requirements and should only be selected if you are travelling on an IEC visa. IEC visas are available to applicants aged 18–35, so this option is intended for travellers within that age range. If you are travelling to Canada but do not meet the IEC age criteria, please select the standard Single Trip option instead.
One Way Trip:
This option is suitable if you are emigrating to a new country where you intend to live permanently, or if you are returning to your home country on a permanent basis. Cover will end upon arrival at your final destination. Please note that there is no cover for emergency return travel expenses if you do not already hold an original return ticket.
Annual Multi-Trip:
This policy covers an unlimited number of trips within a 12-month period of insurance. Each individual trip has a maximum duration depending on the level of cover selected. For Standard policies, the maximum length of any single trip is 35 days, and for Premier policies the maximum length of any single trip is 90 days.
If you are already travelling, it is not possible to purchase an Annual Multi-Trip policy.
Geographical Areas
Europe:
Europe means the continent of Europe West of the Ural Mountains, and includes the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Iceland, Jordan, Madeira, the Canary Islands, the Azores and Mediterranean Islands as well as all countries bordering the Mediterranean.
Australia & New Zealand:
a) For any period of cover purchased, a 48 hour stop-over anywhere in the World for both outward and return travel will be included.
b) If the period of cover purchased is two months or more, a stop-over of 7 days/nights anywhere in the World will be included.
Worldwide excluding North America & Mexico:
(North America means the USA, Canada & Mexico.)
a) For any period of cover purchased, a 48 hour stop-over anywhere in the World for both outward and return travel will be included.
b) If the period of cover purchased is two months or more, a stop-over of 7 days/nights anywhere in the World will be included.
Worldwide including North America & Mexico:
Worldwide means anywhere in the World including the USA, Canada & Mexico.
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Automatic Trip Extension
If the Insured Person is prevented from completing their travel before the expiration of this Insurance as stated under the Period of Insurance on the Booking Invoice or Validation Certificate (as applicable) for reasons which are beyond their control, including ill health or failure of public transport, this Insurance will remain in force until completion but not exceeding a further 31 days on a day by day basis, without additional premium.
In the event of an Insured Person being hijacked, cover shall continue whilst the Insured Person is subject to the control of the person(s) or their associates making the hijack during the Period of Insurance of a period not exceeding twelve months from the date of the hijack.
Please ensure you arrange cover for the entire duration of your travel
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The maximum allowable policy duration is 731 days. Please adjust your travel dates to proceed.
Where you normally reside
Where do you normally reside? Where do you normally reside?
Please use the drop down box to choose your country of residence. Note we can only insure residents of the United Kingdom.
Can I take out this Insurance if I’m already abroad?
If you are normally a resident of the UK Country and your insurance has run out, you may take out cover online with us. This is on the understanding that nothing has occurred at the time of taking out the cover which has led to a claim or may lead to a potential claim. Note you cannot take out our Multi-Trip Insurance if you are already abroad.
Do you have minimum residency requirements?
No. If you are, for example, a British Passport holder and have right of abode in the UK, we are not concerned as to how many months in the past year you have been in the UK provided at the time of arranging this insurance you have a UK residential address.
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FAQ's
Yes, provided you have selected the appropriate Activity Pack that includes paragliding and you comply with the policy terms and conditions. Standard travel insurance does not automatically include many adventure sports, so it's important to choose the correct level of cover before you travel.
If paragliding is part of your holiday, you should choose travel insurance that specifically covers the activity. Big Cat Travel Insurance offers cover by adding the appropriate Activity Pack to your policy, giving you protection for emergency medical expenses, repatriation and many other travel benefits, subject to the policy wording.
Yes. If you are injured while paragliding during a covered activity, your policy can include emergency medical expenses, medically necessary helicopter evacuation and repatriation, subject to the policy terms, conditions and exclusions.
Yes. Whether you're trying paragliding for the first time or you're an experienced pilot, cover may be available provided you have selected the appropriate Activity Pack and comply with any policy requirements.
Your destination depends on the geographical area selected when purchasing your policy. Whether you're flying in destinations such as France, Switzerland, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey or elsewhere, you'll need to ensure both your destination and the activity are covered by your policy.
Yes. If you're already overseas and need cover, you may be able to purchase an Already Travelling policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and the 48-hour waiting period that applies to most claims, except those arising from accidental injury.
If you suffer an accident while abroad, seek medical assistance immediately. For serious injuries or if hospital admission is required, contact the emergency medical assistance team as soon as possible so they can provide support, coordinate treatment where necessary and assist with repatriation if medically required.
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