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When should I buy my travel insurance for high altitude trekking?
At Fast Cover, you can buy travel insurance for your hike or trek up to 12 months prior to your departure date. Please note cancellation cover is only available with our Standard Saver, Comprehensive, Domestic Plus, Snow Sports Plus and Frequent Traveller Saver policies.*
You may wish to consider purchasing your hiking travel insurance with cancellation cover as soon as you book and pay for your flights, accommodation and tours to get the full advantage of the cancellation cover on your trek travel insurance policy.
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† Fast Cover has a referral arrangement with Canstar. Awards are only one factor to be considered when deciding whether this product is right for you. The awards shown include Canstar's Outstanding Value for Seniors Travel Insurance 2024 and Canstar's Outstanding Value for Seniors Travel Insurance 2025.
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† Fast Cover has a referral arrangement with Canstar. Awards are only one factor to be considered when deciding whether this product is right for you. The awards shown include Canstar's Outstanding Value for Seniors Travel Insurance 2024 and Canstar's Outstanding Value for Seniors Travel Insurance 2025.
Things you need to know
† Fast Cover has a referral arrangement with Canstar. Awards are only one factor to be considered when deciding whether this product is right for you. The awards shown include Canstar's Outstanding Value for Seniors Travel Insurance 2024 and Canstar's Outstanding Value for Seniors Travel Insurance 2025.
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Fast Cover Pty Ltd ABN 98 143 196 098, AFSL 538708 (Fast Cover) arranges travel insurance as Coverholder under the binder issued by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, led by Canopius Managing Agents Limited (Syndicate 4444). Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Coverage is subject to eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Fast Cover receives a portion of the insurer's premium as remuneration, included in the price you pay. Read the Combined FSG/PDS and TMD at fastcover.com.au before deciding to buy.
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Fast Cover Pty Ltd ABN 98 143 196 098, AFSL 538708 (Fast Cover) arranges travel insurance as Coverholder under the binder issued by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, led by Canopius Managing Agents Limited (Syndicate 4444). Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Coverage is subject to eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Fast Cover receives a portion of the insurer's premium as remuneration, included in the price you pay. Read the Combined FSG/PDS and TMD at fastcover.com.au before deciding to buy.