A Career as an Ecotour Guide

By Cheryl Carpenter, published Jan 02, 2008
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If you love the great outdoors, and meeting new people from all around the world, a career as an ecotour guide may be for you. In addition an ecotour guide will be able to travel to many areas of the world while earning a living doing something they love. Some of the areas an ecotour guide may travel too are remote rainforests, as well as little seen isolated areas or the world. In addition to whitewater rafting, one can expect hiking, and biking, to be part of their daily routine as well.

When vacationers add adventure with travel they have a great getaway. Along with this adventure and travel comes the need for knowledgeable guide. One can be a guide locally on outdoor adventures and hiking expeditions or work as an ecotour guide for those who travel worldwide for the most extreme of adventures thus seeking the ultimate thrill. The role of the ecotour guide is a role for a person who loves the outdoors and is willing to spend most of their time there. An ecotour guide can work in various areas or specialize in certain types of outdoor adventures such as whitewater rafting.

A good econtour guide will educate visitors without their visitors feeling like they are on an educational tour. A well-educated ecotour guide will be able to uncover the hidden wonders of the land in which their guests are touring. This brings a bit of mystery and increased awareness to the area that visitors choose to spend their vacation time.

The growing movement among travelers is tours to developing countries. A ecotour guide must not only guide the tourist through the area of their choice they must also be able to interrupt in order to communicate with the people of the country that is being toured. An ecotour guide must be well studied in the country and its ways as well as the geographics. Even though the demand for ecotour guides is at a very high level, there is a shortage of those who are qualified in this field of work. The job of an ecotour guide is one that many times is a very seasonal position. An ecotour guide should expect an hourly pay of approximately $25 per hour.

Takeaways
  • A econtour guide will educate visitors in a fun way.
  • The growing movement among travelers is tours to developing countries.
  • An ecotour guide should expect an hourly pay of approximately $25 per hour.
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