What makes Gigasure your top choice
for Backpackers Insurance?

Gigasure is redefining the insurance experience with its innovative app, competitive pricing,
and temporary Boosts for spontaneous activities, setting a new standard for
Backpackers Insurance excellence.

GigaShield Flight delay

GigaShield tracks your flight, if delayed
by 3 hours or more, you'll get a VIP lounge
pass and/or cash payment, register your
flight in the app ahead of your trip to
activate the benefit

GigaShield Baggage delay

GigaShield provides cash benefits for
delayed baggage, simply register your
flight using the app before your trip, and if
your baggage is delayed, follow the
process to receive a rapid payment

Global Search and Rescue

Emergency assistance abroad
ensuring you're covered in case
of emergencies during your travels 

Post-purchase boosts

Upgrade your policy using
the app to add temporary boosts,
covering you for spontaneous activities
like golf or adventure sports

Back to base

With our policy, you can return home
up to three times during your backpacking
journey, making it easy to see family while
maintaining the spirit of adventure   

Gigasure app

Our app is your travel companion,
allowing you to activate benefits, chat
with support, boost your cover,
and submit a claim

Your Backpackers Insurance
is just three steps away

Your Backpacker Insurance can be easily purchased using the Gigasure app or via our website.
Opt for our Core or Max plans, then enhance your policy with add-ons tailored to your
backpacking needs. Additionally, with the Gigasure app, you have the flexibility to upgrade
your cover while travelling by activating temporary boosts for spontaneous activities.

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Step 1

Start by telling us about your
backpacking plans: destination,
companions, duration, and any medical
conditions

Step 2

Next, choose your plan and customise it
by adding the benefits and add-ons you
need

Step 3

Lastly, enter your details and proceed to
payment and start enjoying the safety
and comfort of your new policy

What’s covered in our Backpackers Insurance plans?

Our Backpacker Insurance provides cover for a wide
range of benefits. Start by choosing between our Core
and Max plans, then tailor your policy according to your
unique needs and travel itinerary. Additionally, the
Gigasure app empowers you to upgrade your cover
on-the-go, allowing you to activate temporary boosts
for spontaneous activities like golf or adventure sports.

Don't forget to install the app before your trip.

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Gigasure provides two Backpackers Insurance plans with a range of benefits, with Boosts that can be added via the Gigasure app after purchase

Gigasure app, your travel companion

With the Gigasure app, you can purchase new policies, manage your
existing ones, and access your documents anytime, anywhere. Best
of all, you can Boost your cover on the go if you decide to go on a
spontaneous adventure.

Download the app and protect all your adventures

Boost your
policy
Access
GigaShield
Renew your
policy
Buy a new
policy   
Make
a claim 
Change your
travel dates  
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Enhance your travel experience with GigaShield

Delayed flights and missing baggage are common worries for travellers. GigaShield helps
alleviate these concerns with its special delay benefits, which are automatically included
when you purchase a Gigasure travel policy with Travel and Baggage Delay cover.

GigaShield Flight Delay GigaShield Flight Delay

Offers airport lounge access or cash payment for delays over 3 hours. Register your flight in the Gigasure app before your trip to activate the benefit.

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GigaShield Baggage Delay GigaShield Baggage Delay

Offers prompt cash payment for delayed bags. Get your Property Irregularity Report (PIR) number from your airline company and enter it the Gigasure App.

Gigasure app, the fastest way to make a claim

The Gigasure app takes the hassle out of submitting claims. Simply log in, select the relevant policy, and kickstart
the process. The app pre-populates most of the required information available on your account, eliminating
the need to search through old emails or documents. From there, just follow the remaining steps,
and you can submit your claim in moments. It's a seamless, streamlined experience that gets
your claim submitted quickly, saving you valuable time and frustration.

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1

Your Policy

Find and select your policy
2

Your Trip

Provide details
of your trip
3

Your Claim

Tell us more
about the claim
4

Supporting Documents

Attach all your claim
supporting documents
5

Submit

Add your payment
details and submit your
claim
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Your top questions answered:  

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Backpackers Travel Insurance is a specialised type of cover designed for extended trips and adventure travel. It typically offers protection against a variety of risks such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost or stolen belongings, and unexpected delays. This insurance policy is tailored to the needs of travellers who plan to explore multiple destinations and engage in activities like hiking, diving, or other adventure sports. With flexible cover periods and the option to extend while on the go, Backpackers Travel Insurance ensures peace of mind so you can focus on enjoying your adventure.

The ideal time to purchase Backpackers Insurance is as soon as you've booked your flights or major trip components. This ensures you're covered for trip cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances and allows you to enjoy peace of mind from the get-go.

With Gigasure you can purchase a Backpacking Insurance policy for up to 13 months.

The Global Search and Rescue benefit is a safety net included in our Backpackers insurance Max plan. If you face a life-threatening situation while traveling, like getting lost in the wilderness or having a serious accident in a remote area, this benefit can help cover the costs associated with professional search and rescue teams locating and assisting you. It can provide peace of mind knowing you have additional resources available in case of an emergency abroad.

The Gigasure App, your active companion
that works tirelessly by your side

Whether it's activating your GigaShield benefits, chatting with us, boosting your policy, or making a claim, our app has got you covered.

Download now!

Whether it's activating your GigaShield benefits, chatting with us, boosting your policy, or making a claim, our app has got you covered.

Download now!