Travel insurance to Iceland, Greenland and New Zealand

The enchanting landscapes of Iceland and New Zealand

Iceland is simply amazing with its beauty and landscapes, which is why it is popular not only among tourists, but also among directors who often shoot films here. Here you can climb a high hill and be alone with yourself, relax in the clear water of the Blue Lagoon, try fresh herring, enjoy the beauty of the Valley of Geysers. The capital of the country is Reykjavik, but tourists can also visit the cities of Kopavogur and Akureyri.

The second popular island visited by tourists is Greenland, the largest island on Earth. The main feature of the island is the incredible beauty of fabulous snow landscapes. Since it is quite cold here, all the attractions of the country are associated with the cold, including igloo hotels, colossal glaciers, and the northern lights. You can also complement your tour with whale watching and unusual local cuisine. The capital Nuuk is famous for the fact that you can visit the national museum here.

New Zealand is popular among fans of extreme recreation. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the underwater world or go on an educational excursion. New Zealand is most popular for its magnificent nature, there are very beautiful mountains, forests, lakes, beaches, glaciers. Moreover, you can see many different animals here - albatrosses, penguins, parrots, kiwi birds.

The capital of the country is Wellington, but nevertheless tourists often visit Auckland. It is also worth visiting the famous Rotorua Valley of Geysers and going to the fjords from Queenstown. The main attraction of New Zealand is extreme entertainment - kayaking, bungee jumping, skydiving.

Insurance conditions for a trip to Greenland, New Zealand and Iceland

To travel to these three countries, you must take out insurance so that you can always receive timely medical assistance if necessary. Such a policy is a mandatory requirement for entry into these island countries. If the minimum insurance amount for Iceland is set at 30 thousand euros, then for New Zealand the policy must be taken out for at least 50 thousand euros. The travel policy covers:

• Calling a doctor or ambulance.
• Emergency surgery.
• Emergency dental care.
• Costs of interpreter services necessary to communicate with a doctor;
• Repatriation.

These insurance risks are included in the mandatory medical policy. However, you can additionally include luggage insurance, against non-departure, documents, coverage of legal expenses and temporary return. However, it is important to consider that the policy will not cover expenses exceeding the insured amount for chronic diseases if the insured event occurred as a result of drug, alcohol or toxic poisoning, as well as in the event of war, strike, nuclear explosion, rebellion or uprising.

Insurance for active sports

Since these destinations, especially New Zealand, are popular for active sports, it is important to understand that in this case it is necessary to take out a special policy. It covers the costs of medical treatment if the insured event occurs while engaging in active sports. Popular destinations in New Zealand include:

• Trekking;
• Fishing;
• Skiing;
• Diving.

When purchasing an insurance policy, it is extremely important to specify the type of sport or extreme entertainment that you plan to engage in. In this case, you will receive timely medical care.

Level of medicine in the countries

In Greenland, medicine is at a high level. Hospitals are equipped with high-quality equipment, and they employ exclusively qualified personnel. In severe cases, evacuation to clinics in the USA, Denmark or Canada may be required. First aid will be provided free of charge, but further treatment will have to be paid for.

In New Zealand, medicine can be paid and free. Free is available only to citizens of the country, foreigners use paid medicine. If you do not have a policy, you will have to pay for all services yourself. In this case, a doctor's consultation will cost 40-60 dollars, an ECG - 40 dollars, and the removal of an abscess - 100 dollars.

In Iceland, tourists will also have to pay a lot for medical services. A day in the hospital here costs at least $90.

To order travel insurance to Iceland, you don't need to leave your home, as you can do it online. Moreover, before placing an order, you can calculate the cost of the insurance. To find out about the prices, you need to use the online calculator function, which is available on the website.