World Nomads is one of the best known travel insurance companies in the world. They market themselves towards independent and adventurous travellers.

They’ve offered travel insurance to independent travelers since 2002, and sell travel insurance to travelers from over 100 countries.

Travel insurance benefits include coverage for emergency medical and evacuation or repatriation, baggage, trip cancellation and more than 150 adventure activities. Travel insurance policies are supported by several global emergency assistance providers.

World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world.

World Nomads Review Bottom Line

World Nomads travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers, with coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.

Disadvantages

No coverage for anyone over 65.
There’s not much opportunity to customize the insurance. World Nomads offers two plans to Canadians – the Standard Plan and an Extended Plan.

Advantages

You can get World Nomads insurance after you’ve started you trip.
World Nomads travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers. If you leave home without travel insurance or your policy runs out, you can buy or extend while on the road.
Available to citizens of over 100 countries.
They offer a micro donation program, Footprints, raising over $3 million in donations to projects since 2007.

The Basics

In the screenshot below, the coverage amounts in the left column are for the Standard Plan, while the prices in the right column are for the Explorer Plan.

Adventure Activities

How to Learn more

World Nomads’ mission is to support and encourage travelers to explore their boundaries. They offer simple and flexible travel insurance and safety advice to help you travel confidently.