Become a Guide for JVB Travel

Jotunheimen Travel; Norway; Remote; NOK 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive conditions

Long-term collaboration

International guests

Job summary

JVB Travel in Norway invites skilled outdoor guides to join our pool for summer and winter seasons, delivering sustainable, nature-based experiences in iconic regions.

We seek guides with certification or substantial experience who can lead moderate to demanding tours for international guests, with a passion for culture, nature, and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires guiding certification or substantial practical experience.
• English communication skills required; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to guide moderate to demanding tours for diverse guests.
• Passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead day and multi-day hiking, cycling, and winter tours as assigned.
• Ensure guest safety and provide professional guiding with local insights.
• Share local culture, nature, and storytelling to enhance experiences.

Skills

Outdoor guiding

Guest experience

Safety focus

English fluency

Multilingual

Education

Guiding certification

Job description

JVB Travel delivers sustainable, nature-based experiences in Jotunheimen, Valdres, Western Norway and the region between Oslo and Bergen through our brandsJotunheimen TravelandFjord Mountain Route.

We work with guests from all over the world – individual travelers, small groups and international tour operators – who seek authentic, active and locally rooted experiences in mountains and fjords.

While many of our tours are self-guided, we see a growing demand for qualified guides who can provide safety, professional expertise and that extra dimension that makes a journey truly memorable.

We are therefore always interested in connecting with skilled guides to join our guide pool – for both summer and winter seasons.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about creating outstanding guest experiences
• Has solid outdoor competence and can guide both moderate and more demanding tours, depending on qualifications
• Holds relevant guiding certification (or documented and substantial experience)
• Communicates confidently and clearly in English
• Ideally speaks additional languages such as Norwegian, German, French, Spanish or Italian
• Has experience with one or more of the following activities:
• Multi-day hut-to-hut hiking tours
• Day hikes with focus on storytelling, local nature and culture, and safe execution
• Multi-day cycling or gravel bike guiding
• Winter tours with cross-country skiing and/or snowshoeing
• Multi-day backcountry ski tours between mountain lodges
• Wants to contribute to further developing JVB Travel as a leading provider of sustainable experiential tourism

We are especially looking for guides who understand the importance of local culture, nature stewardship and safe travel in mountain environments.

What We Offer

• Guiding in some of Norway’s most iconic and spectacular landscapes
• Day and multi-day assignments adapted to your competence and availability
• International guests and varied assignments
• A professional and ambitious team with high quality standards
• Competitive conditions
• Opportunity for long-term collaboration