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Travel Insurance Hello, I am a Canadian traveling to East Africa from Sept, 2011 and Jan, 2012. I plan on going white water rafting on the Nile and climbing Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m). I received the following quote (see below) from your website (International Insurance with the Sports Rider). I have read the policy online and realize that this policy will cover the usual medical expenses and with the Sports Rider, I will be covered for anything that occurs due to these activities, eg. altitude sickness. I have a couple additional questions about the Sports Rider. 1) Does it include high-altitude (ie >4500 m) hiking? 2) Does it include emergency air evacuation from high altitude if required? This would be inititated PRIOR to any consultation with the insurance company (ie. to transport me to a hospital or clinic for emergency treatment)? I appreciate hearing your response. Cheers,

Answer:

Both of the conditions/activities listed below would be covered with the Hazardous Sports Riderâ€"the air transport from high altitude would pertain to the local ambulance benefit. However, please note the AD& D benefit would be deleted for the items listed in A-J on the Hazardous Sports Rider's declaration page (15). You can purchase it online at /mount-kilimanjaro-travel-insurance/ If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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