*
Skip Navigation LinksHome » Travel Insurance » Backpacking

TRAVEL INSURANCE - CHEAP TRAVEL INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR BACKPACKERS

TAILOR-MADE GAP YEAR TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER

Get your parents off your back. Get unbeatable cover at low rates.

World First specialise in travel insurance for backpackers and gap year travellers. Premiums start at just £25.

We cover over 75 sports and activities including white water rafting, scuba diving, windsurfing and bungee jumping.

And our policies can be changed if your plans change whilst you’re travelling.

PEACE OF MIND THE WORLD OVER

OK, you don’t want to think about illness, losing your baggage or getting caught up in a personal liability dispute.

But if things do go wrong, help is only a phone call away with our 24-hour emergency assistance service.

We cannot cover manual work, but can provide cover for working in restaurants, teaching, voluntary and chalet maid work.

If you are planning lots of short trips, rather than one long one, our annual multi-trip travel insurance cover may be your cheapest option.

NO INSURANCE TRAVELS BETTER

Since 1973 World First have looked after the needs of millions of travellers, and we continue to pride ourselves on our ultra efficient and friendly service.  Should you need to make a claim we will be with you every step of the way.

You can book and down load all your travel documents online. Or if you prefer to book by phone just call us on 0845 90 80 161 between 8 am and 6 pm. Either way you will benefit from the same unbeatable premiums.

IN-HOUSE CLAIMS TEAM. 14 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ON POLICIES. WORLD FIRST POLICY CARD. DIRECTLY AUTHORISED BY THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY.

Backpacking Travel Insurance News

New audio phrasebook could give travellers better security

New audio phrasebook could give travellers better security

The new wave of audio phrasebooks being launched by traditional travel guides could help to keep backpackers more secure when they are in foreign countries.

Gap year travellers given travel insurance guidelines

Gap year travellers given travel insurance guidelines

University or college graduates looking to celebrate finishing their exams with a gap year holiday have been given a break down on what they should expect from their travel insurance.

'Travel insurance is a must for gap year travellers'

'Travel insurance is a must for gap year travellers'

With college and university students just coming to the end of their studies many may be considering embarking on some travelling during a gap year and The Scotsman has given them some words of wisdom to help them get the most from their break by making their money go further.

New tool to help gap year travellers

New tool to help gap year travellers

Gap year travellers could benefit from a new internet map tool to allow them to find out more about destinations they may choose to visit.

Gap years offer chance to do something 'different'

Gap years offer chance to do something 'different'

Gap years are growing in popularity among young people because it gives them the chance to do something "a bit different" before they begin a lifetime of work, according to a charity spokesperson.

Backpackers to get discounted fares

Backpackers to get discounted fares

Holidaymakers thinking of going backpacking around Australia and New Zealand could be able to get discounted fares through a special 'Airpass'.

 

View more articles in the Backpacking travel insurance news archive »

Backpacking FAQs

If I buy backpacking travel insurance for my gap year what happens if I have a problem abroad?

World First backpacking and gap year travel insurance includes a dedicated 24-hour emergency assistance service to provide medical and legal assistance to backpackers and gap year students. We can even arrange your repatriation back to the UK following an accident.

How long can I travel with backpacking travel insurance?

Our backpacking and gapyear travel insurance covers you for trips lasting up to 365 days at a time. You can choose whether to have european or worldwide cover and will automatically be covered for over 75 sports, activities and adventurous sports.

Does backpacking travel insurance cover me if i need to work whilst away from home?

We can cover you for most non-manual work whilst you are away from home, but it's always best to ask one of our travel insurance specialists if you have any questions about the backpacking and gapyear travel insurance we offer.

Backpacking Travel Insurance Quotes
Trip Type:

Destination:

Group Type:

Start Date:

End Date:



This product is available for UK residents only.
Dependable Travel Insurance. Exceptional Prices.
  • £5million medical cover
  • Tailor made gap year travel cover
  • 24-hour emergency helpline
  • Travel insurance for year long trips
  • Cover for over 75 sports & activities
  • 30 years travel insurance experience

Travel with a light mind.
Insure with World First.

Newsletter Signup
Get ahead of the rest of the world, get the travel news first from World First

Your e-mail:
Quick Links