Student overlooking Cerro Torre in Patagonia

Patagonia Adventure Guide Program

The Alpinist's Dream
Program Price: USD $11,500
Duration: 12 Weeks
Max Group Size: 12

Experience an isolated and remote corner of the world in El Chaltén, Patagonia. You will be spending your time in hiking wild backcountry landscapes, navigating among glaciers and sport rock climbing local crags.

This program is perfect for you if you are looking for a blend of adventure travel and immersive education. Hike within Los Glaciares National Park, gain rock climbing skills and learn mountaineering techniques on Marconi Glacier on this 12 week program.

Locations you may visit: El Chaltén, Fitz Roy, Los Glaciares National Park, Marconi Glacier, Del Desierto Lake and more!

Program Dates

Student ice Climbing in Patagonia on Marconi Glacier
Limited Spaces

Oct 2024

23 Oct 2024 - 15 Jan 2025
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Jan 2025

15 Jan 2025 - 7 Apr 2025
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Oct 2025

22 Oct 2025 - 13 Jan 2026
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What's Included

  • Pure Exploration Certificate of Guiding
  • 12 weeks of accommodation in El Chaltén
  • Technical equipment for rock climbing, hiking and camping
  • Highly skilled local program guides
  • Outdoor First Aid Training

Highlights

  • Highly skilled in-country guides
  • Learn the basic skills of mountaineering and galcier trekking
  • Navigation and map reading skills
  • Hike in national parks
  • Rock climb local crags
  • Local cuisine

Prerequisites

  • At least 18 years old
  • Fluent in English
  • Moderate fitness: comfortable hiking with a 15kg/30lb backpack over multiple days, ready to be outdoors five days a week
  • Comfortable with being in an isolated location for 12 weeks
  • Comfortable in variable weather

Download the Patagonia Program Brochure

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Our Alumni

Program Testimonial

"Week after week I was faced with challenges I had never dreamed of taking on prior. With some help from my supportive peers I realised I achieved a lot of personal growth by the final week. Too much to begin to narrow down. And the things I got to experience, WOW! Thank you."

Luke Georgiou

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