[Hiring] Tour Guide South America German and French Speaker @Ventura TRAVEL

Role Description

As a Tour Conductor for Viventura, you will accompany our clients as they fulfill their dream of discovering South America—Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil—while making their trip an unforgettable lifetime experience.

On a daily basis, you will:

• Serve as VIVENTURA host, day-to-day guide, interpreter, and manager to a group of senior travelers (small size 6-12 people) on a 2- to 3-week all-country trip.
• Provide leadership for our travelers and be responsible for their well-being, ensuring their safety and operating a smooth tour.
• Maintain the established travel itinerary as closely as possible, making changes only when necessary.
• Keep calm even when it gets stressful, act according to the protocol in special circumstances, and provide flexible solutions on your own.
• Make sure that the services delivered by our partners meet our quality, safety, and sustainable standards.
• Keep track of everyday spending, save receipts, and keep expenses under the specified trip budget.
• Ensure that our clients are treated like friends and have the best experience possible.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge (C2 level) of the French or German language for communication with clients.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• All the right permissions to work/guide in your country.
• First Aid Certification (CPR and Heimlich maneuver).
• Extensive knowledge of South America as a travel destination and a passion to show it.
• Interest in sustainable, local & authentic travel.
• Engaging, reliable, and well organized.
• Good health, high energy level, and a positive attitude.
• Practical experience using the internet, e-mails, and Google platforms.
• Smartphone capable of running Android 14 or above or iOS 13 or above.

Requirements

• Good English language communication skills.
• Previous working experience as TC and/or guide, especially in your country.

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in further education for Tour Conductors within the company.
• Competitive salary for each departure.
• Further career opportunities such as the possibility to become part of the operational team or travel coordinator for our tour guides.
• International & friendly working environment, with colleagues in Germany, France & Latin America.

Company Description

Join us at Ventura TRAVEL—a group of specialized travel brands based in Germany that unleash the adventurer in every person! VIVENTURA offers authentic, innovative, and sustainable travel experiences in South America.