Adventure travel is one of the areas where a travel guide is valuable. This includes mountaineering trips and outback trekking. Guides assist in planning the itinerary, advise on proper outfitting and participate in the travel trip with the adventure traveler.
Guided sports travel include such outdoors activities as water rafting and scuba diving. Water sporting expeditions are for those who are adventurous and in relatively good shape. Aquatic sports make for great destination expeditions, and a travel guide can be a very important component.
Participate in a guided fishing expedition. A guided tour that includes local fishing primarily relies on the travel guide's knowledge of the local elements. This is very important when the elements are extreme, such as fishing in Alaska.
Develop an urban guided tour. Many cities have tour operators who conduct guided tours for those interested in local architecture. A study of local buildings and historical markers provides a unique opportunity to learn the history of a region through its outdoor sites.
Check out books and magazines on guided travel tours. Travel guide books, such as "Secrets of a Paris Tour Guide," by Linda Mathieu, can provide extensive insight on planning a guided trip in the outdoors. Also, Outside Magazine is one of the leading American monthly publications for active travelers. This includes great feature articles and extensive insight on travel gear.
