Job Description

Do you dream of inspiring travellers and helping them fall in love with their destination? As a freelance Tour Leader working with Intrepid, you’ll share your local knowledge, introduce travellers to authentic cultural experiences and help create meaningful memories that last long after their trip ends.

Every day will be different, but every day you will:

• Creating unforgettable experiences: Lead engaging trips, from exploring local markets and visiting cultural landmarks to facilitating meaningful interactions with local communities. Share your knowledge of Peru and bring each destination to life for travellers.
• Putting travellers first: Provide exceptional customer service, deliver regular group briefings and respond to the needs of individuals and the group. Build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and help create a welcoming travel experience.
• Prioritizing safety and wellbeing: Take responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of the group while delivering trips. Identify and manage challenges calmly and professionally, follow applicable Intrepid safety policies and promptly report incidents or breaches of policy to the designated contact.
• Delivering successful trips: Lead trips in line with agreed itineraries, ensuring the inclusions outlined in the trip documentation are delivered. Coordinate with local suppliers and manage trip budgets and funds responsibly.
• Managing trip administration: Maintain accurate trip information, supplier notes and reports. Submit trip accounts within five days of completing each trip and provide required administrative and financial documentation in a timely manner.
• Championing responsible travel: Demonstrate respect for local cultures, customs, communities and the environment. Promote sustainable travel practices and support Intrepid’s commitment to making a positive impact through travel.

To be considered you must have:

• Registration as a tour guide for the Inca Trail.
• Advanced English proficiency, with strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Knowledge of Quechua is an advantage.
• A Wilderness First Aid Certificate valid for 2027. CPR training and certification are advantageous.
• Valid health and accident insurance.
• Experience travelling throughout Peru and a passion for sharing your knowledge of the region with travellers.
• Previous experience providing tour services as a tour guide, tour leader, group leader or tour coordinator for a travel company.
• Strong customer service experience and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
• Experience completing incident reports and trip expense reports.
• Experience budgeting and managing money responsibly.
• Creating safe travel experiences is at the core to what we do, and this role may be subject to mandatorychild safeguarding checks where required.

A travel industry certification as a guide or travel escort is preferred.

We are seeking freelance Tour Leaders for trips commencing in the upcoming season, with training planned to begin from February onwards based out of Cusco, Peru.

What you need to know:

• This is a freelance contract position, which will give you flexibility in when and how you work however, great availability across peak seasons (April to October) is a must-have
• A Wilderness First Aid Certificate valid for 2027 and valid health and accident insurance are required.
• Providing tour-leading services involves extended days, plenty of walking, active experiences and regular engagement with travellers. You’ll need to be prepared for the physical and mental demands of delivering trips.
• You’ll need the ability to travel and spend time away from home, as our leaders often travel for extensive periods at a time and some tours can span up to four weeks.
• You’ll be providing tour-leading services on trips throughout Peru. Explore some of our itineraries at www.intrepidtravel.com

If you’re passionate about travel, love bringing people together and want to share the real Peru with travellers from around the world, we’d love to explore working together!