Don’t Descend Without Protection:Caving & Spelunking Travel Insurance
The mysterious world beneath our feet offers some of life’s most awe-inspiring adventures. Whether navigating the vast chambers of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky or exploring the underwater passages of Mexico’s Sistema Sac Actun, caving expeditions open a thrilling new world of adventure. But when you’re deep underground, the unexpected can happen—equipment failures, sudden flooding, or injuries in remote locations.
Discover how Detour’s Adventure Travel Insurance safeguards your underground exploration, then choose the proper protection plan for your next subterranean journey.
- Remote locations often require specialized rescue techniques
- Medical emergencies underground demand swift evacuation
- Expensive technical equipment needs protection against damage or loss
With proper travel insurance, you can focus on the wonder of exploration rather than worrying about what might go wrong.
Trip cancellation or interruption: Caving expeditions often involve complex logistics and significant expenses. Protect your investment if you need to cancel or your trip is cut short due to:
- Personal illness or injury before departure
- Family emergencies requiring immediate return
- Transportation delays affecting your expedition timeline
Emergency medical and evacuation: Underground emergencies demand a specialized and immediate response. Our coverage includes:
- Emergency medical treatment for injuries sustained while caving
- Hospital stays and necessary medications
- Complex evacuations from difficult-to-access cave systems
- Transport to appropriate medical facilities, sometimes across international borders
Equipment protection: Costs for technical caving gear add up quickly. We offer coverage for:
- Damaged helmets, lights, ropes, and other specialized equipment
- Lost or stolen gear during transit or at your destination
- Essential replacement items when equipment fails during your trip
