What is the difference between an adventure guide and a tour guide?

Typically, an adventure guide is a specialized type of tour guide position that is often employed as a guide for more organized excursions and outings as a part of a tour package. Adventure guides can be employed in industries and for companies that offer one-off trips and events. Some adventure guides travel for work, staying in different places depending on the season, while others work year-round in the same location and for the same company running a variety of excursions that are offered regularly by that organization. Qualifications for both types of adventure guides are similar since safety and a desire to work with people is important industry-wide.