Adventure Travel Specialists

There is no clearly defined career path for adventure travel specialists. For those who work in an office environment, advancement will likely take the form of increased responsibility and higher pay. Assuming a managerial role or moving on to a larger company are other possibilities for advancement.

For those who work in the field, advancement might mean taking more trips per year. Adventure travel in many locations is seasonal, so tour guides may not be able to do this sort of work year-round. It is common for an individual to guide tours only part-time and have another job to fill in the slow times. For those who become experienced in two or more particular areas of travel and develop a reputation of expertise, however, there may be the opportunity to spend more, or even all, of the year doing adventure touring.

Another option for the office worker or the guide is to learn about the other side of the business. Ambitious travel specialists can own their company with experience in all aspects of developing, selling, and leading tours.