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What is river walking?
River walking involves travelling on foot through shallow sections of a river or along its rocky bed. The route may include wading through flowing water and moving over wet, uneven surfaces. It is distinct from canyoning, gorge walking and other activities involving climbing, abseiling or fast-moving water.
Can I get travel insurance for river walking?
Yes, policies that cover recreational river walking can be available through Direct Travel.
Select river walking when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Book organised sessions through a reputable provider, follow the guide’s instructions and make sure the route matches the activity covered.
Things to remember:
- Choose river walking when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Check the weather and river conditions before taking part
- Do not continue against local flooding, weather or safety warnings
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured river walking, 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. River walking cover does not automatically include canyoning, gorge walking, climbing, abseiling or white-water activities. Check the applicable Policy Wording.
River Walking FAQs
Does river walking need to be added to my travel insurance?
Activity cover varies between policies. Select river walking when getting your quote and make sure it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents.
What does river walking involve?
River walking involves travelling on foot through shallow water or along a riverbed. It may include wading and navigating wet rocks, but it does not automatically include climbing, abseiling or travelling through white water.
Is river walking the same as gorge walking or canyoning?
No. Gorge walking and canyoning can involve deeper water, scrambling, climbing, abseiling or jumping. These activities may need to be selected separately.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if river walking 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.
