[Hiring] Tour Guide @Ventura TRAVEL

Role Description

As our Tour Conductor for PURAVENTURA you will accompany our clients in their dream of discovering Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama or Costa Rica, as well as making their trip an unforgettable lifetime experience! You will join our team of passionate Tour Conductors.

On daily basis, you will:

• Serve as PURAVENTURA host, day-to-day guide, interpreter, and manager to a group of Senior travellers (small size 06-12 people) on a 02-03 weeks all-country trip.
• Provide leadership for our travellers 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.
• Treat clients like friends and ensure their trip with us will be the best experience they can have.
• Share good times with people from French-speaking countries.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge (C2 level) of the French language for communication with clients.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• All the right permissions to work/guide in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama or Costa Rica.
• First Aid Certification (CPR and Heimlich maneuver).
• Extensive knowledge of Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama or Costa Rica as a travel destination.
• Interest in sustainable, local & authentic travel.
• Engaging, reliable, and well organized.
• Good health, high energy level, and positive attitude.
• Practical experience using internet, e-mails, and Google platforms.
• Smartphone able to run 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 Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama & Costa Rica.

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! PURAVENTURA offers authentic, innovative, and sustainable travel experiences in Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama & Costa Rica).

We want our customers to enjoy the beauty of the continent while experiencing unique and unforgettable adventures.