Adventure Travel & Guiding Programs

Incredible Guides. Amazing Locations. Immersive Education.

About Pure Exploration

Embark on an adventure of self discovery and cultural immersion while rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, camping and pack rafting in some of the most amazing locations on earth. Discover the world and step outside of your comfort zone, while building lasting memories in extraordinary environments you wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience. Chat with one of our adventure specialists by booking a call with us today to learn more about our programs.


Our Programs

Student overlooking Cerro Torre in Patagonia
12 Weeks

Patagonia Adventure Guide Program

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Prayer flags over a hiking track in Nepal during an epic sunrise
12 Weeks

Nepal Adventure Guide Program

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A student crossing a wire bridge while hiking the Routeburn Track in New Zealand
12 Weeks

New Zealand Adventure Guide Program

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Expert male rock climber abseiling down a rock face in Queenstown
28 Weeks

Outdoor Instructor Program

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Couple hiking above Wānaka amongst tussock
24 Weeks

Work and Train Program

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Next Program

Nepal and Queenstown Adventure Programs

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Our instructor Manuel Quiroga guiding in Patagonia | Pure Exploration

Meet Our Guides

Manuel Quiroga

Meet our Patagonia in-country lead guide. Born and raised in Argentina Manuel has the highest guiding certifications available including, International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), with years of outdoor experience hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, skiing and alpinism.

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Testimonials

★★★★★

I've spent the last 12 weeks as part of the Adventure Guide Program in Queenstown, travelling to some of the most stunning parts of New Zealand hiking and learning to climb.

Stephanie Ose
United Kingdom
★★★★★

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.

Rachel Teow
Singapore
★★★★★

The Adventure Guide Program was literally life changing! Not only was it a ton of fun, but we learned a lot, setting us up nicely to jump right into a job in the outdoor adventure industry.

Erin Good
United States
★★★★★

Epic three months and made loads of friends! I would recommend the Adventure Guide Program to anyone looking to get into guiding or looking to up skill in rock climbing and hiking outdoors.

Craig Robinson
United Kingdom
★★★★★

My experience in Nepal was one of the best experiences of my life. We were able to be with locals and learn about Nepali culture, I was introduced to Wilderness medicine which is now something I am pursue if as a profession.

Kelty Parker
United States

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