World Nomads
Adventure Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel Insurance for Explorers — 200+ Sports & Activities Covered
Overview
World Nomads has been the go-to travel insurance for adventure travelers since 2002, recommended by Lonely Planet and trusted by millions of explorers worldwide. Unlike standard travel insurance that excludes most adventure activities, World Nomads covers over 200 sports and activities — from scuba diving and skiing to bungee jumping and motorcycle riding. Policies include emergency medical treatment and evacuation, trip cancellation and curtailment, baggage theft, and 24/7 emergency assistance. Travelers can buy or extend a policy while already abroad — making it uniquely flexible for spontaneous trip changes. The Explorer plan adds higher coverage limits and covers more extreme sports.
Key features
200+ Adventure Sports
Skiing, diving, motorcycling, and more covered
Medical Evacuation
Emergency evacuation to nearest adequate facility
130+ Countries
Global coverage for international travelers
Buy While Abroad
Extend or purchase your policy mid-trip
24/7 Assistance
Emergency helpline around the clock
Gear & Luggage
Coverage for baggage theft and damage
Highlights
- 200+ adventure sports and activities covered
- Can buy or extend a policy while already traveling
- Recommended by Lonely Planet and major travel brands
- Strong medical evacuation coverage
- 24/7 emergency assistance hotline
Considerations
- Can be pricier than basic travel insurance options
- Not designed for long-term nomads (see SafetyWing for that)
Verdict
World Nomads earns its reputation as the adventure traveler's insurer. If you're hiking, diving, skiing, or motorcycling your way around the world, World Nomads' coverage of 200+ activities at competitive prices makes it the obvious choice over generic travel insurance.