Medical Insurance for Adventure Sports
It's a well-known fact that Aussie travellers are some of the most adventurous in the world. Whether its surfing, hiking, cycling, white water rafting, or any other adventure activity, you're sure to find thousands of Australians heading all over the world seeking that adrenaline rush they crave. Our ski fields may not compare to the likes of Europe or North America, but we still make the most our winters here and then jet set abroad to make the most out of what the world has to offer.
If you like to get into the action then we're talking about you. Our policies can be tailored to suit any type of traveller and their budget, but we specifically excel in travel insurance for adventure backpackers.
Compare a few quotes online and you will see that iTrek offers some of the cheapest travel insurance around, yet still maintains a top level of cover. This is because you are buying direct from the insurer rather than paying the extra 50% commission that your travel agent will charge you, so you can enjoy competitive cover at prices that won't blow your budget.
The best thing about our policies is that they all cover unlimited medical and health insurance. If you fall sick or are seriously injured while you are overseas and partaking in adventure travel, then we will cover unlimited medical and hospital expenses as well as your emergency evacuation, hospital transfers and assistance.
Having medical and health insurance while you are overseas is crucial as Medicare and any private health insurance you may have in Australia will not cover you once you leave Australian shores. This means that if you have an accident surfing, scuba diving or cycling then your medical expenses will come straight out of your pocket.
If you are hiking far away from the nearest town and medical facilities, or if you are skiing or snowboarding off-piste, then you will also find yourself up for some pretty hefty emergency assistance expenses, such as ambulance or helicopter expenses and the cost of covering an emergency rescue team and procedures. In destinations such as Europe or North America, these expenses can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars and without sufficient travel insurance will leave you with a financial burden and debt that you may be paying off for years.
The moral of the story is that if you think you will be doing any adventure sports while you are overseas then buying medical and health insurance should be your number one priority. Even if you don't think you'll be doing anything like this then you still should never go overseas without any travel insurance, as you are essentially leaving your health, luggage and money unprotected. Do yourself a favour and buy travel insurance for adventure travel today and have no regrets when you travel.
