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Backpacker & Longstay Travel Insurance

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Holidaysafe Backpacker & Longstay Travel Insurance

Holidaysafe’s range of Backpacker & Longstay policies has been specifically created to cover gap years and longstay adventures, so you can choose the level of cover and price to suit your trip and budget. Our policies include the following benefits;

  • Trips up to 18 months are covered (depending on your age and destination of choice).
  • Europe, Australasia and Worldwide cover options available.
  • Cover for lost, stolen or damaged gadgets including smart phones, tablets and cameras, etc. available.
  • Two return trips home allowed up to a maximum duration of 21 days per trip.**
  • Working holidays covered.
  • Automatically covers a selection of sports and activities free of charge, with further extensions available for most other activities.
  • Cover for emergency medical expenses including repatriation, personal liability, legal expenses and personal accident plus much more.
  • Discounts given for couples and families.

Award Winning Travel Insurance

  • Featured in the Which? Best Rate tables since 2010 ᶤ
  • Finalists - 'Best Travel Insurance Provider' in the 2022 Insurance Choice Awards
  • Your Money 'Best Online Travel Insurance Provider' in 2018
  • The British Travel Awards' Bronze Place in the 'Best Travel Insurance Provider' Category in 2017
  • Moneywise 'Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider' in 2016
  • Moneyfacts ‘Travel Insurance Provider of the Year' 2014 & 2016
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Thinking of staying away longer? If you need to extend your insurance whilst away you can, but your entire trip can only be a maximum of 18 months. Simply contact our friendly Customer Services Team and they will be happy to process this for you.

If you haven’t booked your return ticket home yet, we can still cover you as long as you show intent (e.g. a place on a university course, etc.) to return to the UK. If you’re unsure, please contact our Customer Services Team.

**When using the return home extension all cover is suspended on clearance of customs in your home country and restarts after the baggage check in at your international departure point for your return flight, international train or ferry to your overseas destination. This extension will not cover the costs of your return home.

*Backpacker & Longstay Travel Insurance – pricing based on an 35 year-old travelling around Europe excluding Spain for three months

Please note, Holidaysafe’s online prices automatically include a 15% discount against our Customer Service Centre prices.