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Adventure
Guide Programs

Travel | Outdoors | Gap Year

What Is An Adventure Guide Program?

Ready for the ultimate introduction to life abroad? The Adventure Guide Program takes you on a journey where every moment is unforgettable.

Imagine mastering practical outdoor skills while watching sunsets over new landscapes. You will form lifelong friendships with a crew of like-minded adventurers as you hike, camp, and explore together.

This isn’t a regular gap year program—it’s an experience where you'll unlock your potential, push your boundaries, and return home with incredible memories and stories to share.

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Why This Program?

Beyond the thrill of climbing, hiking, and exploring, you’ll discover what it means to truly connect—with nature, new cultures, and yourself. Leave with epic memories, new skills, and a fresh perspective on what you’re capable of achieving. This is more than travel; it’s transformation.

You'll watch the sunset over your new surroundings with your lifelong friends, learn the local language to order your first coffee abroad, and open your eyes to different cultures in the world around you—everything you do will be new, exciting, and memorable.

Who is it for?

If you’re unsure of your next steps after high school, this gap year program is the perfect way to explore your options. Travel opens your eyes to new cultures, people, and adventures, helping you gain clarity and confidence.

Along the way, you’ll build real-world skills, enhance your resume, and return home with stories, friendships, and experiences that will set you apart.

It’s more than just an adventure—it’s a journey of self-discovery that helps you shape your future with purpose.

Why Gap Year?

A gap year is your chance to hit pause, explore the world, and discover what truly inspires you. It’s not about having all the answers; it’s about finding them.

With us, you’ll do more than travel—you’ll immerse yourself in unforgettable adventures, from hiking breathtaking trails to connecting with local cultures in ways most tourists never will. You’ll leave with newfound confidence, real-world skills that stand out on any resume, and lifelong friendships forged over sunsets and shared adventures.

Choose Your Location

Imagine hiking through the ancient beech forest of Fiordland National Park, surrounded by giant trees as you discover the rich Māori legends that have shaped New Zealand. Picture yourself conquering the iconic Annapurna Circuit, with the world's highest peaks as your backdrop, guided by the wisdom and culture of local Nepali guides. Or, discover the stunning icy blue glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, with a warm maté in hand, soaking in the breathtaking landscapes around you. We’ve meticulously selected these legendary destinations to ensure you experience the very best the world has to offer.

Patagonia

Based in El Chaltén, you'll be surrounded by majestic glaciers and the towering peaks of the Andes, you’ll witness the sun setting over the iconic Fitz Roy, a sight that will stay with you forever. Indulge in the flavours of Argentine cuisine and immerse yourself in the wild, untouched beauty of this remote wilderness. This journey offers a perfect blend of nature and cultural immersion that will ignite your sense of wonder.

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Nepal

Journey through the heart of the Himalayas, where you'll conquer high-altitude mountain passes and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, rich cuisine and stunning environments of Nepal. This adventure takes you to the likes of Annapurna Conservation Area, Langtang National Park and Pokhara, offering views of some of the world’s highest peaks. Whether you're hiking through valleys or exploring bustling villages, embrace the breathtaking beauty and cultural richness of this iconic region.

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New Zealand

With its perfect blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities, New Zealand offers the ultimate backdrop for your upcoming journey. Where epic landscapes meet local Kiwi experiences you'll find yourself exploring lush native beech forests, hike through the different terrain types and connecting with the local Māori language, stories and legends. Your adventure begins in Queenstown, the heart of New Zealand's adventure hub and home to a welcoming outdoor community.

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Setting You Up
For Success

Hear it from those who have done it before you.

Beyond The Program

Franzi has always loved the outdoors and travelling in new countries; she saw Nepal as the perfect place to combine these two passions! Enjoying every experience from trying the local food, learning technical skills and embracing the Nepali culture she has finished the program with a newfound passion for exploration in wild places.

After completing the program and realising her potential; she has gone on to confidently travel to far off places like Mongolia, hike remote trails in California, volunteered with adventure programs in South America and work as a trekking guide on a sled dog farm.

"You will experience and learn in breathtaking environments, spend most nights in shared tents in stunning areas, make friends from different parts of the world, immerse yourself in the simple way of life and learn a lot through action and experience."
- Franzi H. Germany

Program Testimonials

★★★★★

The Adventure Guide Program is an amazing program! Learnt so much and had so much fun! Already been offered employment in adventure guiding!

Gabriel F.
Canada
★★★★★

The adventure guide program not only equipped me with the technical skills for rock climbing and hiking, it also greatly helped me in my personal development and growth, my confidence in these activities, as well as working with others and as a team with my course-mates and instructors.

Rachel T.
Singapore
★★★★★

This program is fantastic for so many reasons. Whether you are trying to get a foothold in the adventure tourism industry, or just need a reset/break in your life, come out and explore New Zealand!

Grayson R.
USA
★★★★★

Staying in New Zealand for these 3 months has been the best choice of my life. I've had a complete career change. Spending all of this time in the outdoors has made me very appreciative of the nature around us especially in these trying times of the world.

Chace C.
USA
★★★★★

The experience was everything I could've hoped for. Learned a ton, had a blast, did awesome things in incredible places and made lifelong friends.

Max S.
USA

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