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Perfect for those who love exploring new places and sharing adventures with others.
Create unforgettable experiences by crafting seamless travel journeys for clients.
Discover hidden gems and unique cultures while guiding tours around the globe.

💰 Earn $36K-$50K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 9.5% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
Sell travel packages.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

14,200 Annually

Median Earnings

$39,930 in California

$36,060 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

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Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years