Plan, organize, and conduct long distance cruises, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Other names for Travel Guides: Alpine Guide, Cruise Counselor, Cruise Director, Cruise Guide, Dude Wrangler, Guide, Hunting and Fishing Guide, Mountain Bike Guide, River Guide, Tour Coordinator, Tour Director, Tour Escort, Tour Guide, Tour Manager, Tour Operator, Tours Captain, Tours Hostess, Travel Agent, Travel Consultant,

• Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
• Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
• Sell travel packages.
• Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
• Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
• Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
• Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
• Pay bills and record checks issued.
• Attend to special needs of tour participants.
• Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
• Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
• Administer first aid to injured group participants.
• Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
• Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
• Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
• Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
• Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups in order to ensure compliance.