What Is This Rock Climbing Course?
It’s time to develop your rock climbing skills, and gain internationally recognised rock climbing qualifications while travelling throughout Thailand. Throughout the course you will cover a range of technical skills, group management skills, and safety skills. Thailand is a well known rock climbing destination with many amazing crags and climbing locations throughout the country.
Qualifications gained:
- CWI - Climbing Wall Instructor (internationally recognised)
- SPI - Single Pitch Instructor (AMGA standard)
- Adapted climbing for people with physical disabilities - Training and Client Experience
- WAFA - Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Download the Rock Leader Thailand Booklet
This is a guide to what you can expect to do on program, the experiences you will have and the activities you will participate in. The order in which the activities occur might vary.
Program Dates & Price
Secure your spot on one of our upcoming programs:
- 7 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025
- 13 Dec 2025 - 24 Jan 2026
The program price includes everything listed in the program inclusions and program itinerary.
- USD $7,500
Option to add on the India Trekking Leader Program before the Thailand Program OR the Nepal Trekking Leader Program after the Thailand Program.
Where Will You Go?
We have chosen Thailand as the location for our 6-week Rock Leader Program, as it is an internationally renowned climbing destination, from single pitch sport routes and some bolted multi-pitch routes, some in jungle and others right off the beach in the most magical settings! It also offers some of the world’s best cuisine, sights and culture for all tourists to enjoy! It is also popular here to deep water solo climb - where you climb on overhanging rock over turquoise waters and simply let go and fall into the water when you get
tired!
- Chiang Mai
- Lopburi
- Tham Pha Thia Cave
- Krabi
- Ban Mung
Skills and Training
Your time will be split between intensive practical and theoretical training, exploring some of Thailand’s most stunning jungle and beach settings and ticking off your requirements to gain worldclass climbing qualifications. All this will give you the best entry into the adventure industry possible, or skillset for becoming a confident outdoor adventurer. On this 6-week program, you will embark on a remarkable journey of learning, experiences and coaching.
Skills you will learn:
- Anchor building, belaying, rope management, and abseiling techniques.
- Essential climbing techniques for different rock types, navigation of climbing routes, and effective risk assessment.
- Environmental stewardship and cultural appreciation, ensuring a well-rounded experience that combines technical expertise with respect for the land.
- Caving skills
What's Included?
- Highly experienced program instructors who are with you from start to finish
- Qualifications: Pure Exploration Rock Leader Qualification, Climbing Wall Instructor, Single Pitch Instructor, Adapted climbing for people with physical disabilities - Training and Client Experience and Wilderness Advanced First Aid
- Outdoor training in diverse environments and terrain types
- All accommodation and transport for the duration of your program including the internal domestic flight from Bangkok to Krabi return
- Most meals
- All activities and experiences outlined in the itinerary
- All necessary technical equipment for activities and experiences
- Access to your own "Traveller Area" where you can find relevant and important documents
- 24/7 Emergency Phone number during program
- Chance to participate in scuba diving, cooking classes, zip-lining, paddle-boarding, kayaking and other activities
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