Backpacker / long stay / study travel insurance

If you are on a long trip, backpacking or maybe studying abroad, you can purchase a travel insurance plan to cover you during your stay. Columbus Direct offers Travel Guard travel insurance plans for trips up to 365 consecutive days.

Importance of travel insurance:


If you are going on a long trip you are probably looking for a broad travel insurance package to cover you against the unforeseen events that could occur during your trip such as baggage loss, medical emergencies and trip cancellation & interruption.

Key coverages:


The benefits below apply to the most popular plan – Gold. If you request a quote, our system will show you all available plans.

  • Medical Expense benefits: pays for emergency medical expenses incurred while on a Trip.
  • Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains: covers evacuation and transportation as directed by a Physician to the nearest adequate medical facility, (home in the event of death or if medically required).
  • Baggage coverage reimburses you if your luggage is lost, damaged, or stolen while you are on your trip. Baggage delay coverage reimburses you for the purchase of essential items if your bags are delayed.
  • Option to include coverage for adventure sports and activities.
  • Concierge services included*
  • 24/7 Worldwide assistance services (US based) including emergency medical assistance, cash advance, replacing lost travel documents & interpretation services.*

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    *Non-insurance services are provided by Travel Guard.

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Country of residence
Country of Residence
State
Destinations & dates
Initial trip deposit date
 
My trip dates
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Traveler details
Group type
Children (0 - 17)
Adults (18 - 34)
Adults (35 - 59)
Adults (60 - 69)
Adults (70 - 74)
Adults (75 - 79)
Adults (80 - 84)
Adults (85 - 99)
Other options
Cost of your trip per person
US$ 

All plan details

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Description of coverage (D.O.C)

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For questions or to purchase a plan over the phone, please call: 1.800.826.1300.



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About Columbus Direct

Columbus Direct is a travel insurance specialist since 1988 and has satisfied over a million customers from more than 45 countries worldwide over the years.


By offering plans exclusively online, we can offer you quality products at great prices.


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