Assault Courses with High Ropes Travel Insurance
Cover for assault courses with high ropes, and related injuries
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What is an assault course with high ropes?
An assault course with high ropes combines ground-level obstacles with challenges completed above the ground. These can include rope bridges, suspended platforms, climbing nets and other aerial obstacles completed while wearing a harness.
Can I get travel insurance for assault courses with high ropes?
Cover for assault courses that include high ropes can be available through Direct Travel.
Depending on the policy, the activity may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select the option that specifically includes high ropes when getting your quote, rather than choosing cover for an ordinary assault course.
Things to remember:
- Choose the activity that specifically includes high ropes
- Wear a correctly fitted harness, helmet and all other recommended safety equipment
- Remain attached to the course safety system where instructed
- Follow the directions of the instructor or activity provider
- Use a licensed or regulated provider where required by local law
- Check whether zip lines, timed events or other activities are listed separately
What can travel insurance help with?
If you are injured while taking part in an insured assault course with high ropes, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Your policy can also provide cover for cancelling or cutting short your trip for specific insured reasons. Personal liability may be included, depending on the policy selected and the circumstances of the claim.
Assault Courses Including High Ropes FAQs
Are assault courses with high ropes covered as standard?
It depends on the policy. This activity may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select the option that includes high ropes and check that it appears on your policy documents.
What does a high ropes assault course include?
It can include raised rope bridges, suspended platforms, climbing nets and other aerial obstacles completed while attached to a course safety system. The exact layout will vary between providers.
Can I choose ordinary assault course cover instead?
No. If any part of the course involves high ropes or aerial obstacles, select the activity that specifically includes high ropes.
Do I need to wear a harness and helmet?
Wear all safety equipment required or recommended by the activity provider. This will usually include a correctly fitted harness and may include a helmet, gloves or other protective equipment.
Are zip lines included?
Not automatically. Zip lining may be listed as a separate activity, even when it forms part of the same course. Check that your cover matches every activity included in your booking.
Can I take part in a timed or competitive course?
Not necessarily. Some policies cover recreational participation but exclude organised, timed or competitive events. Check the applicable Policy Wording before entering.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if assault courses including high ropes are included on your policy and the claim meets its terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
