Is being a travel guide a good fit for you?
Plans and leads long trips, tours and expeditions for individuals and groups.
What the work involves
- Arranges trip details such as places to stay, transport, equipment and medical help.
- Plans tour routes using knowledge of travel routes and destinations.
- Fixes problems with routes, services or accommodation.
- Looks after the special needs of people on the tour.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a travel guide is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.