Tour Guide

We are seeking - Adventure Tour Guides for Alaska/Canada! This is a demanding, exciting, challenging, and rewarding position that requires people who have a passion for the outdoors both on and off the road.

We are looking for that "X" factor in guides - who are not afraid to work hard, share their knowledge and have a consistent stream of learning in various locations of Alaska, and the lower 48.

Our Mission Statement

Bindlestiff Tours is an adventure tour company based in Las Vegas, Nevada operating in Alaska from Anchorage. We focus on delivering our guests a high level of area knowledge and guides are required to deliver in depth geology, history, flora & fauna commentary through headsets throughout the tour. We feel bringing people to something so beautiful gives us the ability to help others connect with something greater.

We specialize in single & multi-day tours in our national parks and beyond. Furthermore, we pride ourselves on having knowledgeable, down-to-earth tour guides & our experience in the industry allows us to create the absolute best itineraries! One of our main goals is to surround ourselves with great people who love to share their passion for the outdoors with others!

Awesome Co-Workers

Right through the whole company, from the ownership to the office staff, to the guides and out on the road with our suppliers and vendors, communication, compassion, understanding and support are vital to everyone's success in this industry. We've had years of experience at all different roles through the industry, so we know how to support our crew. That being said, we do expect a lot from our staff and every position in the company has a major responsibility to be safe and trustworthy, and having a good solid work ethic and follow-through for every assignment you take on is key.

Handpicked Adventures

We're in love with our tours, our guests rave about them, and our guides have a blast leading them. Having a background guiding tours ourselves mixed with years of working with customers to customize special, one-off tours, we know what works, and we aren't afraid to get creative when it comes to building our trips. Over the years we've learned a lot and continue to expand our offerings. How does this translate to our guides? Well, there's never a dull moment. That also shows through to our guests. If we have happy, stimulated guides, we have satisfied guests that just can't help but talk about their 'tour of a lifetime' when they return home from their trip...and often while they're still on it! It can be one of the most rewarding feelings in the world when you hear those words from your guests!

Housing

Yes, accommodation is available for guides. 

Bindlestiff Tours covers your accommodation while out on tour and in between tours.

This position will also overlap with a guide season in the lower 48 (shoulder season) in the Southwest, Sierras, Death Valley, Montana and Wyoming/Grand Teton/Yellowstone areas and in Alaska (June - Sept). A full season is late March - early Nov. 

Our main base is located in Las Vegas, and we will have a guide base in Anchorage for the 2025 season. We have Guide Houses in both locations. 

Guides whom are applying for Alaska will be required to split time btw the two places. Guides are NOT just hired for Alaska. It is roughly a 7-month season. 

If you don't already live in Las Vegas, we'll discuss your availability to start and options for your travel to the city. While some people would fly out, many of our guides drive their own vehicles.

​Compensation:

Wages are per trip and can vary depending on experience as well as individual tour guide availability. Due to the fact that tipping and commissions are a known part of the industry, some of our experienced guides earn as much as $400 per day, including tips. Our base rates per day range from $155 - $210 per day - consummate experience, years in the industry/field and destination knowledge extra daily stipends/food expenses on top of your regular wage for certain tours.

Qualified Alaska Guides receive $185 - $205 daily - plus tips, stipends & commissions (if applicable) . 

We offer a seasonal bonus package as well, which we can discuss in more detail during the interview process. It is based on demonstration of responsibility and tasks at hand during the season. 

Job Description:

Bindlestiff Tours is a small group adventure tour company based in Las Vegas specializing in single, multi-day and private custom tours of the National Parks in the Southwest USA, California, Alaska and Western Canada. We have recently expanded into Alaska in the past 2 years - expanding our offerings.

We are looking for guides to lead trips in Alaska, NV, UT, AZ, CA, Wyoming, Montana, PNW, Colorado. With a heavy emphasis on ALASKA from June - Sept. 

This is a driver/guide position with responsibilities including driving 7 & 15 passenger vans depending on the group size. Multi-day tours require you to be comfortable towing/driving a 5x8' cargo trailer.

​Other responsibilities include handling group dynamics, food shopping and cooking, planning and problem-solving on the road, maintaining outdoor equipment, accounting and paperwork, pre- and post-tour and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all of our clients. You should have strong leadership and motivational skills, have a passion for the outdoors, be able to multitask and possess exceptional people skills.

We provide a mix of lodging, camping, self-drive and active tours as well as special interest tours such as wildlife, food/spirits, photography, biking etc.

With over 25 years of combined experience in the industry, we pride ourselves in having a variety of highly professional guides, top-notch equipment and exciting and off the beaten path itineraries.

We have created a fun and flexible work environment for individuals who have a passion for the outdoors, both on and off the road.

If you want to spend your time doing something you can believe in, and you have a passion for helping people see the beautiful natural places throughout the National Parks of the US and beyond, take a look at our open positions and our FAQ’s page. If it all clicks, fill out the simple, onsite application form and send it on over to us today!

Requirements:

• USA - Passport, Driver's License and Social Security # / at this time we do not offer visas for employment

• Due to insurance restrictions, all drivers must be at least 23 years of age.

• Submit a drivers abstract with application. 

• First Aid and CPR certificate.

• ALASKA Guides - prefer Wilderness First Responder cert

• Food Handlers Certificate - CA, WA, NY, UT, AZ preferred. Online course.

• Must be able to pass a drug test and physical exam on your 1st day of employment.

• Be comfortable having a background check performed. 

• Must possess a clean driving record - accidents and tickets. 

• Must be comfortable driving long distances and multi-tasking. 

• Class B Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement is preferred. However, those who possess a Nevada state issued driver's license or a driver's license that enables you to drive a 15-passenger vehicle, then no commercial driver license is required.

Tour Guides - Alaska:

We are accepting applications with previous guide experience in Alaska. 

A deep interest in the outdoors, customer service and adventure on the road - we are looking for professional guides who have been in the industry with prior experience. We work with many different types of guests/brands and are looking to expand our guide pool to fit the needs of our tours.

This position will also overlap with a guide season in the lower 48 - with approx 7 months combined of work in Alaska (June - Sept) and surrounds in the Southwest, Sierras, Death Valley, Montana, and Wyoming/Grand Teton/Yellowstone areas (late March - early Nov). 

Our main base is located in Las Vegas, and we will have a guide base in Anchorage for the 2025 season.

Guides applying for this Alaska Tour Guide role will split time between the two places. 

Regions of Alaska that require previous experience/knowledge:

1. Denali NP / State Park / Denali Highway 

2. Talkeetna and surrounds

3. Glacier View

4. Wrangell St Elias NP / McCarthy

5. Kenia Peninsula (Homer, Moose Pass, Seward)

6. Valdez

7. Anchorage 

8. Hope / Chugach State Park 

9. Girdwood / Alyeska