Bungee Jumping Travel Insurance Coverage
Learn how Canadians can bungee jump with confidence with travel insurance
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At a glance
- World Nomads offers travel insurance to help cover medical emergencies, stolen gear and trip cancellations for your bungee jumping adventures.
- Bungee jumping may be covered, and you can choose a plan based upon the level of coverage you need.
- Our plans include emergency medical evacuation coverage if you get injured while bungee jumping in remote areas.
- If your trip is interrupted by illness or injuries (amongst other covered reasons), travel insurance for bungee jumping trips may help cover your prepaid, unused, non-refundable trip costs.
Bungee jumping has become a staple of adventure travel, with an estimated two million jumps taking place worldwide each year—and, statistically speaking, it’s even safer to jump than to drive to the jump site. Maybe you’re taking the leap in New Zealand, the birthplace of commercial bungee jumping, or soaking up the lush scenery of South America for your first plunge. Wherever your jump takes you, it helps to be prepared for the unexpected. If your epic trip includes bungee jumping, World Nomads Travel Insurance with adventure sports coverage can help protect your adventure, offering benefits that may assist with everything stolen gear to unexpected medical expenses.
Why should I consider travel insurance for my bungee jumping trip?
Unexpected issues can mess up even the most carefully planned bungee jumping trips. An unexpected hurricane can put a halt to your bungee jumping trip if the inclement weather causes you to miss a connection, but World Nomads Travel Insurance may help you bounce back quickly with support for emergencies, delays, and disruptions. World Nomads offers four plans. You can choose a travel insurance plan that best meets your needs; it’s a smart way to travel confidently when you’re bungee jumping outside of your home province.
Nomads tip: World Nomads Travel Insurance can also cover your travels within Canada! Your Government Health Insurance Plan provides little, if any emergency medical coverage once you leave your province. Your travel insurance plan can protect your domestic travels outside of your home province too.
Bungee jumping travel insurance: What may be covered?
Bungee jumping can test you both physically and mentally – and as adrenaline-seekers ourselves, that’s part of what we love. Since unexpected situations can happen when bungee jumping, we’ve designed our plans to include travel insurance for bungee jumping.
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Emergency Medical Expenses
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24/7 Emergency Assistance
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Baggage & Gear Coverage
Damaged or stolen gear -
Trip Delays, Interruptions & Cancellations
Travel protection for your pre-paid, nonrefundable trip costs and unexpected expenses
Get a quote and compare the plans to see which level of coverage is right for you.
Choosing the Right Adventure Sports Travel Insurance Plan
World Nomads offers four plans for Canadian residents – the Standard, Explorer, Epic and Annual Multi-Trip – each with different levels of coverage.
| Standard Plan | Explorer Plan | Epic Plan | Annual Plan |
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Best suited for budget travellers. Includes up to $1,500,000 CAD in emergency medical expenses and up to $2,500 CAD for trip cancellation and trip interruption. This is our most basic plan, but it packs a punch. Get a quote |
Provides increased benefit limits, such as trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage up to $10,000 CAD. You can also choose to purchase additional ‘cancel for any reason coverage’ with this plan Get a quote |
For those trips you’ll be talking about for years to come! Adventure sports trips can get pricey, and this plan offers the most coverage to protect it. This plan includes higher maximum benefits limits compared to the Standard and Explorer plans as well as higher benefit limits for travel inconvenience and security evacuation coverage, compared to the Explorer plan. Get a quote |
If you have multiple trips planned throughout the year – including just to different provinces – you may want to consider this plan. World Nomads Annual Multi-Trip Plan provides travel insurance coverage for an unlimited number of trips of 14 days or less, within a 365-day period. Get a quote |
Even if your main goal is to go bungee jumping, you’ll probably also be doing other things like rock climbing or ziplining. That’s totally fine, because there are over 250+ sports, activities and experiences that could be covered when you purchase World Nomads travel insurance with adventure sports coverage. When you purchase your policy, you’ll need to list bungee jumping, and all of the other activities that you plan to participate in while on your trip. You won’t be able to add or remove activities after you make your purchase, so make sure you add them all at that time. The cost of your travel insurance plan may vary depending on the additional activities you list.
If you are planning to participate in an activity that isn’t listed in our policy wording, you will need to contact us to determine if you will be covered.
Nomads tip: Each policy includes a '10-Day Right to Examine' period, giving you time after purchase to review the details, making sure the coverage works for you. If you decide that you are not satisfied with the policy, you may cancel it within 10 days and you will be given a full refund of the premium you paid, provided you have not started your trip and you do not want to make a claim or to exercise any other right under the policy.
We cover 250 activities you love + more
- Scuba diving
- Mountain biking
- Surfing
- Bungee jumping
- Skiing
What may not be covered when on a bungee jumping trip?
If you decide to throw back a couple of drinks to calm your nerves before your big jump – and then get hurt while intoxicated – you may not be covered. Travel insurance for bungee jumping may not cover you if you get hurt when you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Some other things that aren’t covered include:
- Unattended baggage, gear, or personal items
- Not following government ‘Do Not Travel’ advisories issued by the Canadian government
- Travelling or bungee jumping in your home province
- Pre-existing medical conditions if your medical condition is not stable and you do not meet the stability period found in the terms and condition of the policy.
- Participation in other activities not listed as covered in your policy
- Ignoring your doctor if they have advised you not to travel to a particular destination or go bungee jumping
Top safety tips we recommend for bungee jumping safely
- Choose a reputable company. Take a look at their certifications, safety record and reviews.
- Don’t try to show off. When you jump, don’t try to do flips or anything else that hasn’t been approved by the staff.
- Talk to your doctor before jumping. Things like high blood pressure, heart conditions, dizziness, epilepsy, eye injuries, asthma, and neck, back or spinal problems can make bungee jumping more risky.
- Don’t be under the influence of drugs or alcohol when you jump.
- Wear the right clothes. Comfortable clothing is recommended, but don’t wear anything loose.
- If you have long hair, tie it back to keep it from getting tangled in equipment.
- Check with the Public Health Agency of Canada to see if they have issued any travel health notices for the destination where you’ll be bungee jumping.
- Register with Canadians Abroad to stay updated on emergency situations.
- Save a copy of your bungee jumping travel insurance documents in your phone. Have the phone number for the 24/7 Emergency Assistance team easily accessible as well.
FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about cover for bungee jumping. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Help Center or you can ask the customer service team.
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Is bungee jumping covered under World Nomads Travel Insurance?
Yes, bungee jumping is covered under all four plans offered by World Nomads Travel Insurance. Bungee jumping is considered a Level 1 activity and is automatically covered, but you’ll still need to list this as an activity when you purchase your travel insurance for bungee jumping policy. You’ll need to list all activities you are planning to partake in and pay an additional premium to be covered for any Level 2 and Level 3 activities like ziplining and hang gliding. If you aren’t sure if something is covered, we suggest you contact us to ask.
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What types of incidents are covered while on a bungee jumping trip?
If your trip is delayed or interrupted due to an unforeseen event, you may be able to recover your non-refundable, unused, prepaid travel expenses (up to the policy limits), and this could include unused, prepaid, non-refundable bungee jumping tours that you paid for in advance. If you get hurt while bungee jumping and require emergency medical assistance, emergency medical coverage could come in handy in the case of an unexpected injury. You could also be covered for unplanned situations such as lost bags (by your common carrier) or Canadian government travel advisories advising travellers not to travel to a destination on your itinerary.
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Can I get coverage after my trip starts?
Yes. If your trip has already started, World Nomads can still offer you coverage. You can buy a plan online anytime, from anywhere in the world. If you buy a plan after departing from your home province, you won’t be covered for any loss or expense related to any injury or sickness that occurs in the 48-hour period after your departure date. Your departure date will be 12.01am local time on the date that you are originally scheduled to start your trip as shown on your policy certificate.
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Does World Nomads offer travel insurance for bungee jumping overseas?
Yes, some of the best bungee jumping spots are outside of Canada and World Nomads doesn’t want to limit your fun. For example, if you have travel insurance for China, you could have the opportunity to bungee jump at Macau Tower. When you get a quote for World Nomads Travel Insurance with adventure sports coverage, you’ll need to input where you’ll be travelling.
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What should I do if I get hurt while I’m bungee jumping?
You can contact the 24/7 Emergency Assistance team and they can help direct you to nearby medical facilities. They can also translate for you if you’re travelling outside Canada and your medical team doesn’t speak English or French. Make sure you keep all documentation including doctor reports, invoices, etc. You’ll need those things if you plan to make a claim.
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Does World Nomads Travel Insurance cover other activities during my trip?
Yes, you could be covered for more than 250 other sports, activities and experiences. Things like hiking, biking, and swimming could all be covered. When you purchase your policy, you’ll need to list all of the activities that you plan to participate in while on your trip. You won’t be able to add or remove activities after you make your purchase, so make sure you add them all at that time. If you’re participating in an activity and not sure if it’s covered, you can contact us and ask.
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Do I get my money back if I cancel a trip?
Trip cancellation coverage is offered with all four plans offered by World Nomads, and you could be reimbursed for pre-paid, unused, non-refundable expenses like flights, tours and accommodation if your trip is cancelled due to a covered reason. If you want ultimate flexibility to simply change your mind about your trip, you may be able to get optional ‘cancel for any reason’ coverage as well.
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What happens if my bags are delayed?
If your checked-in bags are delayed more than 12 hours on the way to your destination, your plan could reimburse you for the cost of (up to the policy limits) essential items like toiletries and a change of clothes until you and your bag are reunited.
Need destination inspiration?
Ready to jump, but not sure where to go? There are plenty of great spots around the world to experience bungee jumping. Check out a couple of our favorite locations and get destination-specific travel insurance tips to help you plan with confidence.
New Zealand: Auckland
Africa: Victoria Falls
China: Macau Tower
This article is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical, legal, insurance, or travel advice and provides only a general summary of certain features that may be available under applicable travel insurance policies. Coverage is subject to the specific terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions, and pre-existing condition provisions of the applicable insurance policy. In the event of any inconsistency between this article and the wording of any insurance policy, the policy wording shall govern and take precedence. It is important that you read and understand your policy before travelling. If you have questions about your coverage or are unsure how your policy applies to your circumstances, please contact us for clarification.Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation.
- Explorer Plan: $5,000
- Standard Plan: $2,500
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalized?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Insurance
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
- Explorer Plan: $10 million
- Standard Plan: $5 million
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
We’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.
- Explorer Plan: $500,000
- Standard Plan: $500,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medevac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Covers the theft, damage or delay of your bags, tech and sports gear.
- Explorer Plan: $3,000
- Standard Plan: $1,000
Protect your gear
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Medical Expenses
- Emergency Dental for Injury or Sickness
- Bedside Companion Travel and Subsistence
- Emergency Professional Services
- Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation
- Return of Travel Companion/Dependent Children
- Return to Your Trip Destination
- Return of Remains
- Travel Accident
- Flight Accident
- Trip Cancellation
- Trip Interruption
- Trip Delay
- Baggage and Personal Effects Theft or Damage
- Baggage and Sporting Equipment Delay
- Travel Documents Theft or Damage
- Sporting Equipment Theft or Loss by a Common Carrier
- Covered Adventure Sports listed in Policy
Assistance Services Included
- LiveTravelTM Emergency Assistance
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
- Adventure Travel Hotline
- 24/7 Security
- Travel Medical Assistance
- Bag Trak
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.