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Adventure Guide Training with Gapforce

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$600-900Program Costs
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4.3 / 5Overall Rating
31Reviews
1997Year established

Program Overview

The ultimate adventure travel experience, gain high-quality training in Jungle Survival, Expedition Management, Wilderness Medicine, and Expedition Leadership on this unique and challenging personal development course!

Since the first course in 2008, our Adventure Guide Training program has led the way in transforming aspiring and enthusiastic trainees from raw recruits in the jungles of Central ...

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Program Highlights

Participate in an action-packed personal development and expedition leadership course.
Gain high-quality training, nationally recognized qualifications, and experience in the adventure travel industry.
Develop the skills and expertise needed to plan and lead expeditions around the world.
Immerse yourself in a unique and intensive personal development opportunity.
Have the opportunity to receive job offers, if you're a high-performing graduate (details apply).

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Tuition & Fees
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Welcome Dinner
Group Meals
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Some Equipment
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
Training
Language Lessons
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Course Materials
Textbooks / Reading Materials
Alumni / Networking Membership
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Costa Rica

Types & Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Camping
  • Caving & Spelunking
  • Rainforest Tours
  • Student Tours

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-35

Duration

  • Winter
  • 1-3 Months
  • Fall

Starts At

$600-900

Program Reviews

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4.3
31 reviews

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Itinerary
4.6
Satisfaction
4.6
Program Administration
4.3
Cultural Immersion
4.1
Health & Safety
4.1
Living Situation
4.1

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

TeenLife Top 50 Gap Programs for 2026
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Gap Year Abroad
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Gap Year
YET 2023
CanGap
Year Out Group
Duke of Edinbrugh
Top Rated Gap Year Providers of 2020
Member of Gap Year Association
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Gap Year
World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation

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