Trekking &Mountaineering Insurance

Essential Travel has negotiated with AXA Insurance UK plc to provide you with comprehensive mountaineering travel insurance to ensure that you are protected at all times, whether trying a spot of low altitude orienteering or attempting a more daring rock scramble!! Our mountaineering insurance has been specially designed to provide excellent cover at highly competitive rates, so whether you are learning new technical skills or planning a full-blown expedition, buying comprehensive and specialist insurance should be your first point of call. As internet insurance experts we provide a fast and easy way to book all your mountaineering requirements online.

Not only do we cover you for possible accidents whilst on the mountain but our specialist mountain sports policy ensures that your expensive kit and equipment is covered too. We realize that mountaineering gear can be very pricey which is why we will make sure it is covered for up to £1000 in transit.

Our easy to use grading system allows you to determine what level of cover you need to suit your individual needs. Whether in Britain or the Himalayas you do not want to be caught without assistance when faced with extreme environments. No matter how experienced you are you cannot control adverse weather conditions and potentially hazardous situations so make sure you are fully covered. We have several levels of cover to reflect your needs whatever activity you are partaking in.

GRADE 1 (Standard Cover) No additional premium

Camel/elephant riding, Fell walking, Hiking (under 2000m altitude), Horse Riding (up to 7 days), Orienteering, Outward pursuits, Pony trekking, Rambling (under 2000m altitude), Safari (UK organized), Tour operator Safari, Trekking (under 2000m altitude)

GRADE 2

Camel/Elephant Riding/Trekking (Non incidental), Cycling touring, Horse Riding (no Polo/Hunting/Jumping), Mountain biking, Rambling between 2000m and 4000m altitude, Trekking between 2000m and 4000m altitude, Safari (non-UK organized)

GRADE 4

Canyoning, Rock Climbing (under 2000m), Rock Scrambling (under 4000m)

If mountaineering activities are not the only sporting activity you will be partaking in whilst traveling then check out what else is included in our graded levels of cover. You wont need to complicate your trip with several specific sporting policies, simply see what other sports are included in your chosen grade and you can get going!