Guía de Destino

Antártida

"El Continente Blanco"

42 operadores de expediciones Mín. evacuación médica $500k Cobertura especializada

Compra dentro de los 21 días tras tu depósito

Antarctic expeditions involve high-risk activities and remote travel, making pre-existing condition waivers essential. Standard policies exclude coverage for known medical conditions unless waived. To qualify, insurance must be purchased within 14-21 days of your first trip deposit—delays forfeit this protection.

Antártida

Mandatory Evacuation Coverage

IAATO requires minimum $150,000 medevac for all Antarctic visitors due to remoteness and no medical facilities. Operators enforce proof before boarding.

Extreme Weather Protection

Antarctic blizzards and ice hazards demand comprehensive trip interruption and delay coverage beyond standard policies.

Repatriation & Medical Risks

High-risk polar activities require repatriation of remains and emergency medical coverage up to $500K+ for full protection.

Pre-Existing Condition Waivers

Purchase within 14-21 days of initial deposit to waive pre-existing medical condition exclusions common in expedition travel.

Missed Connection Coverage

Delays from Ushuaia flights or Drake Passage crossings need specialized missed connection protection not in basic plans.

Requisitos de Cobertura

Las expediciones a la Antártida requieren cobertura específica debido a la remota extrema y la falta de infraestructura médica. La mayoría de los operadores exigen cobertura de evacuación de al menos $150,000.

Requisito principal

Cobertura de Evacuación Médica Mínima de $150,000

Requisitos adicionales

2 Prueba de cobertura antes de abordar (Obligatorio)
3 Cobertura de repatriación de restos
4 Cobertura de reencuentro (Muy Recomendado)

Niveles de Riesgo Regionales

Cobertura de evacuación médica recomendada por región

Península de la Antártida

Riesgo Alto

Cobertura Rec. $150k - $200k

Georgia del Sur

Riesgo Extremo

Cobertura Rec. $250k - $500k

El Mar de Ross

Riesgo Extremo

Cobertura Rec. $500k+

Cómo es asegurar Antártida

What it's like to insure for Antarctica

A Peninsula traveler booked a 12-day Antarctic voyage with a $48,000 trip cost. We matched the operator's $250k medical evacuation requirement on a single Pathway Premier policy. Mid-voyage, a Zodiac slip required helicopter transfer to the ship's clinic and onward to a Punta Arenas hospital — the carrier coordinated logistics end to end. Reimbursement landed in 11 days.

Coste del viaje

$48,000

Aspectos destacados de la cobertura

$250k medical evacuation · CFAR

Resultado

11-day claim resolution · zero out-of-pocket