River Tubing Travel Insurance
Cover for recreational river tubing and related injuries
Access to 24/7 emergency medical support
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What is river tubing?
River tubing involves floating along a river in a large inflatable tube. It is usually a leisurely group activity on a designated stretch of water, although the current, weather, and route can all affect the difficulty of the experience.
Can I get travel insurance for river tubing?
Yes, policies that cover recreational river tubing can be available through Direct Travel.
Select river tubing when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Book through a reputable activity provider, follow its instructions and remain within the designated tubing route.
River tubing top tips:
- Choose river tubing when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Book through a reputable activity provider
- Follow the instructions given by the provider’s guides or staff
- Remain within the designated tubing route
- Do not take part against local weather, river or safety warnings
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured river tubing, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment and other travel-related problems. The session must be booked through a reputable provider and remain within the recreational river tubing activity shown on your policy documents. Check the applicable Policy Wording.
River Tubing FAQs
Does river tubing need to be added to my travel insurance?
Activity cover varies between policies. Select river tubing when getting your quote and make sure it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents.
Do I need to book through an organised provider?
Yes. Book through a reputable provider that operates on an approved route and follow the instructions given by its guides or staff.
Can I go river tubing without a guide?
No. Take part through a reputable activity provider and remain within its designated route.
Can beginners be covered?
Yes, beginners can be covered for a recreational session arranged by a reputable provider. Follow the guidance given and do not take part beyond the approved route.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if river tubing is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s 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.
