When seeking travel insurance for climbing, consider the companies listed below, which offer coverage for adventure sports, including mountaineering and rock climbing. Ensure they specialize in climbing insurance with emergency evacuation, medical benefits, and coverage for high-risk activities. Always review each provider’s terms to confirm they cover your specific climbing activities and destinations.
Disclaimer: Climbing South America has no affiliation with any of the companies mentioned below. The list is provided solely as a guide.
• Travelex Insurance Services Tel: +1-800 228 9792
• True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
• Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
• Snowcard Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
• The B.M.C. Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111
• Dogtag Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
• World Nomads (up to 6000m)
• Insure for Less (Australians only)
For UK-based clients:
• HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC [email protected] Tel:1-800-605-2282
• Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
• True Traveller Ins www.truetraveller.com: Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
• Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
• Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m
• Campbell Irvine: www.campbellirvine.com Tel: 0207 938 1737 (Not for treks/climbs with ropes – OK for Aconcagua)
• J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
• Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
• The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim)
• Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
Rest of the world:
• HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC [email protected] Tel:1-800-605-2282
• Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
• True Traveller Ins www.truetraveller.com: Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
• Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
• AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
• Global Rescue www.gobalrescue.com +1 (617) 459-4200
• Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
• Insure for Less www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
• Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance, www.ripcordrescuetravelinsurance.com, Phone: +1 415 481 0600
• IMG www.imglobal.com
