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Take the stress out of buying travel insurance. If you buy Explore's insurance, any activity included as part of your tour will be automatically covered, and no matter what altitude you go to on one of our trips, our insurance covers you. To arrange cover call us on 0844 875 1892
Reasons to Insure with Explore
Download the Explore 2013 Insurance Policy
Take the stress out of buying travel insurance. If you buy Explore's insurance, any activity included as part of your tour will be automatically covered, and no matter what altitude you go to on one of our trips, our insurance covers you. To arrange cover call us on 0844 499 0901.
| Duration (up to and including) |
8 days | 17 days |
24 days | 31 days | 45 days |
| Short Haul | £21 | £32 | £42 | £57 | £80 |
| Long haul exc. No America | £65 | £80 | £87 | £92 | £110 |
| Long haul incl. N America | £95 | £110 | £120 | £135 |
£155 |
Note: Premiums for 66-70 year olds (single trip) will be double; Premiums for 71+ (single trip) will be triple. For persons aged 80+ please contact Campbell Irvine Tel +44 (0)207 938 1734.
If you have purchased Explore Insurance you should carry the policy document with you, which outlines the conditions of the policy, together with a copy of your Confirmation Invoice which is your proof of purchase of insurance.
Take the stress out of buying travel insurance. If you buy Explore's insurance, any activity included as part of your tour will be automatically covered, and no matter what altitude you go to on one of our trips, our insurance covers you. To arrange cover call us on 0844 875 1892
| Person Covered |
Premium |
| Single | £120 |
| Couple (2 adults) | £180 |
| Children (18 years or under) | Free (individual trip limit 44 days) |
Age Limits – the annual policy is available to persons aged 65 years or under at the time of purchasing the insurance.
Travel in the UK – is covered provided you have pre-booked accommodation of two consecutive nights. Medical cover is excluded.
Couples/children –
1. Either adult or children can travel independently.
2. Cover for single parents.
3. A ‘couple’ is defined as any 2 adults, whether married or not, who have been in a permanent partnership for at least 6 months.
Validity – All policies are valid for a full calendar year. Premiums are not refundable should your tour be cancelled by Explore for any reason. If you do not specify a commencement date, we will automatically issue the policy from the date of payment.
Travel duration – the maximum period for any one trip covered by the policy is 44 days. There is no limit to the number of trips in the year. This 44 day maximum period cannot be extended.
| Summary of Benefits | Up to |
| Medical, Additional Expenses and Repatriation: | £5,000,000 |
| Hospital Benefit: | £200 (£10 a day) |
| Criminal Injuries: | £5,000 |
| Personal Liability: | £2,000,000 |
| Personal Accident: | £50,000 (Death £10,000) |
| Cancellation or Curtailment: |
Invoiced holiday cost up to £5,000 Additional cover available at a supplementary cost |
| Delayed Departure or Arrival: | £150/£1000 |
| Aircraft Hijack: | £3,000 |
| Failure of Transport Connection in UK: | £300 |
| Loss of or Damage to Personal Luggage or Effects: | £2,000 (valuables limited to to £350) |
| Delayed Accompanied Baggage: | Up to £100 |
| Personal Money: | £500 Tickets: Up to £1,000 |
| Loss of Passport(s)/ Visas: | £250 |
| Legal Expenses: | £15,000 |
| Winter Sports: | Cover available at a supplementary cost of £40 per policy |
If you have purchased Explore Insurance you should carry the policy document with you, which outlines the conditions of the policy, together with a copy of your Confirmation Invoice which is your proof of purchase of insuance
It is a pre-requisite of many travel insurance policy (including the Explore policy) that you inform the insurance company of any defined pre-existing medical conditions known to exist (to both you or any person not necessarily travelling but upon whom travel depends, such as a relative) at the time of purchase and obtain written confirmation from them that you are fully covered for such conditions. If in doubt, Explore Insurance policy holders should call the medical screening helpline in confidence on: 0844 826 2686.
All prices shown include UK Government Insurance Premium Tax currently of 20%.
Please ensure the duration of your policy mirrors the total duration of your trip from the time you leave your home until you return home.
Means the continent of Europe west of the Ural mountains; countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea; plus Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Jordan, Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Azores & Mediterranean islands.
The information contained within this brochure is only a summary of cover. The full policy terms, conditions and exclusions are incorporated in the Policy Document which will be sent to you at the time of purchase and which alone constitutes the contract of insurance between the insured person(s) and the insurer. Please ensure that you take this Policy Document and your Holiday Confirmation Invoice with you when you travel, leaving copies in a safe place at home. A copy of the Policy Document is available prior to purchase upon request.
The calendar year in which the payment for the Policy is received by Explore will define the premium, conditions and benefits. The details shown in this brochure are correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change.
Details on how to make claims can be found in the insurance Policy Document that will be sent to you upon purchase of the policy. A 24 hour emergency medical number will also be provided.
Most claims are subject to the deduction of an excess, applicable to each section of cover and each person. The standard excess is £50. For persons aged 80+ please contact Customer Services on
To arrange cover call us on 0844 875 1892
If you have any general enquiries concerning this insurance, or if there is anything you do not understand, please contact the Brokers who arrange the scheme:
Campbell Irvine Limited, 48 Earls Court Road, London, W8 6EJ.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7938 1734
Email: info@campbellirvine.com
Explore Worldwide Ltd are an Appointed Representative of Campbell Irvine Limited. who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. The registration number can be checked by visiting the the FSA's website www.fsa.gov.uk or by contacting them on 0845 606 1234.
