Adventure tourism: fundamental concepts and paradigms

Authors

  • Victor López-Richard Centro Universitário de Montanhismo e Excursionismo - São Carlos, SP
  • Clever Ricardo Chináglia Centro Universitário de Montanhismo e Excursionismo - São Carlos, SP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1984-4867.v15i2p199-215

Keywords:

adventure tourism, adventure programs, motivations, expectations.

Abstract

Adventure tourism was examined by analyzing the participant behavior and motivation. Fundamental concepts related to the adventure tourism were exposed. Effects of adventure programs on the client cognitive process were evaluated and discussed using an empirical confirmation of previously established paradigms. Motivations, and expectations of participants with different profiles were surveyed, The analysis of the survey data recommended different approaches for promoting and organizing adventure programs, according to the group profile. Qualities of adventure experiences for developing new tourist options were indicated.

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Author Biographies

  • Victor López-Richard, Centro Universitário de Montanhismo e Excursionismo - São Carlos, SP
    Doutor em Física. Membro do Centro Universitário de Montanhismo e Excursionismo; organizador de programas de aventura.
  • Clever Ricardo Chináglia, Centro Universitário de Montanhismo e Excursionismo - São Carlos, SP
    Mestre em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais; especialização em Ecoturismo. Fundador do Centro Universitário de Montanhismo e Excursionismo.

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Published

2004-11-13

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2004)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

LÓPEZ-RICHARD, Victor; CHINÁGLIA, Clever Ricardo. Adventure tourism: fundamental concepts and paradigms. Revista Turismo em Análise, São Paulo, Brasil, v. 15, n. 2, p. 199–215, 2004. DOI: 10.11606/issn.1984-4867.v15i2p199-215. Disponível em: https://revistas.usp.br/rta/article/view/62667.. Acesso em: 3 jan. 2026.