Just a Guide?

The role and responsibility of a Tour Guide is often misunderstood if someone doesn't understand the value behind a good leader.

At PLAY it Forward Adventures, a guide is not just a person who shows you the sites. Local guides and PIF Tour Leaders inevitably serve as teachers, doctors, travel agents, psychologists and friends while traveling with Sojourners in the field. When you break down all qualities necessary to prvoide good service during adventure vacations, you realize that few people in the world are capable of filling such a role. Not only do they need to know the history and culture of their country, lead an active lifestyle, be certified in Wilderness First Response, but they also need to be committed to a lifestyle of absence; absence from their own life in exchange for educating and guiding others through a memorable and safe vacation experience.

The guides PIF employs are passionate about their jobs and are lifelong students themselves. They give up days, and even weeks, of their own lives to lead our Sojourners through their country, educating them on everything from history to vegetation.

The level of experience and qualifications of tour guides differs greatly from tour operator to tour operator. PLAY it Forward Adventures prides itself on safety. We encourage all adventure travelers to research the experience level of tour guides and leaders before putting your life in their hands on your next vacation getaway.

Safe travels!