International Guide Academy

"To travel is to live! To travel and get paid for it is even better. The International Guide Academy made this possible for me. One of the best days of my life was the day I graduated at IGA as a tour manager/guide. My dreams became a reality as I traveled to many parts of the world seeing new places and sharing these experiences with my groups. Thank you IGA!"

"Daniel any Frank are fantastic teachers. After finishing the course I was able to land a wonderful position with a top shelf company. I have evolved into a hiking guide in our National Parks and do lead some large group tours also. Who knew I could make a living doing something I truly love. Thanks IGA."

"The training from IGA was instrumental, helpful, and I feel essential in getting my first job as a Tour Director. The International Guide Academy is professional, interesting and fun! I have taught high school for over 35 years and the mix of guest speakers, real world experience (all of us were given time to guide a bus trip!) and multiple assessment types were excellent. When I put IGA on my resume and mention it during interviews, I do so with confidence. Some companies will not even look at you if you have not gone to IGA. The other people in my class were also very interesting. I would say that IGA training is a must for anyone thinking about working as a Tour Director."

"My dream job was to become a tour manager. When the opportunity came to my hometown Ottawa in Canada, I had to take the course because I knew this is what I wanted and needed to do. When I graduated, I was not only proud of myself but found 2 amazing guys, son and father team Daniel and Frank who became my inspiration to succeed. They had given me the tools to succeed and understand what being a tour manager was all about and I will forever be grateful to them both. I highly recommend taking this course if your dream is the same as mine. Thorough, easy to understand, complete package. Thanks for helping me change my life. Hope to do this for many more years now that retirement is here. When you do what you love, it's passion!"

"The training I received at the International Guide Academy has allowed me to have a career spanning more than 8 years as a tour director. I've lead tours around the United States and in foreign countries. My latest tours are in my own home state of New Mexico and I love them! As group travel is returning, more group leaders are needed to take passengers on wonderful adventures. I'm glad IGA taught me how I can be paid to travel!"