Where to learn adventure & outdoor

20 places to learn adventure & outdoor properly, in 18 countries — Thailand, India, Bolivia and Nepal and others. A typical course runs 8 days and starts around $1,500; the full spread is $300 to $11,000. The shortest is canyoning in Interlaken at 3 days, the cheapest rock climbing on limestone in Railay from $300. 7 carry a recognised certification.

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18 cities

From
$300

median $1,500

Typical length
8 days

2–120 day range

Certified
7 of 20

end with a named qualification

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