Job information
General info
| Job No. | WT101 |
|---|---|
| Job Type | Work & Travel |
| Category | Tourism |
| Interests | Hostel & Hotel, Nature & Environment, Outdoor |
| Regoin | Middle, North, Patagonia, South |
| City | In all of Chile |
| Period | All year round |
| Duration | At least 4 weeks. |
| Allowance | no |
| Accommodation | yes |
| Catering | yes |
| Visa | no |
| Age | at least 18 years old |
| Language | Spanish (mid level) |
Tasks
A work and travel job in the tourism industry in Chile is very varied. You have the opportunity to work in small travel agencies, tour operators, day trip providers or outdoor agencies. Outdoor agencies offer interesting activities such as rafting, canopy, kayaking, canyoning, jeep adventure, trekking and volcano climbing.
When you register, simply let us know your preferences in regards to job area and desired location. We will then find a suitable job for you. Before you start your adventure in Chile, you will receive a detailed job and task description from us.
For example, your tasks may include:
- Working at an office reception
- Sales of tours, excursions, and leisure activities
- Handling reservations
- Administration and marketing assistance
- Customer service
- Preparation of equipment for excursions
- Assistance in implementation of tours
- Translation activities
Requirements
Qualities:
Flexible, social
Language:
mid-level Spanish (A2)
We would be happy to organize a preparatory Spanish course in Chile for you.
more info
Work Hours:
30-40 hours per week
Insurance:
International travel health insurance is required. Liability insurance with international protection and travel cancellation insurance is recommended. You should also take out accident insurance for activities in particularly dangerous areas. more Info
Vaccinations:
In general, no special vaccinations are required. We recommend that you contact your general practitioner or an appropriate travel doctor before you travel. more info
Visa:
No special visa is required. We do recommend that you contact the responsible Chilean consulate before you start your journey. more Info
FAQ:
Do you have any questions? You can find many more answers in our FAQ page on Work and Travel in Chile
You can also write us an email at any time or simply give us a call. Contact
Accommodation and meals provided by the employer
Our services
- Placement in a work and travel job
- Free accommodation and breakfast or half / full board from the employer
- Personal advice and support for general questions throughout your stay
- Translation of your résumé into Spanish
- Personal English contact person on site
- Organization of the onward journey to the program location
- 24-hour emergency number in Chile
- Program confirmation for visa application (if a visa is necessary)
- Certificate of participation for your vacation job
- Info brochure with the most important data and facts about Chile
- Useful information and tips about your stay
Combine work and travel with a ranch stay, volunteer work or au pair
Our services
If you are planning a longer stay, you can combine one or several work and travel jobs with a ranch stay, volunteer work or an au pair at different locations in Chile. Our programs can be combined with one another as needed. The best thing is, if you combine several programs in Chile, you will receive the following discounts on the program costs.
Accommodations and meals
Accommodation and meals are included and are provided by the employer free of charge. Your meals in the form of breakfast, half board or full board are provided as a prepared meal, food provided or as money for shopping.
Depending on your workplace, you are accommodated in single or shared rooms. The accommodation is usually located directly at the place of work. Internet is usually available and can be used free of charge.
Your Work Place
You have the opportunity to work in tourism all over Chile, from the hot north all the way down to bold Patagonia.
Travel agencies, tour operators and outdoor agencies are mainly located in ideal regions that are well developed for tourism. These include, for example, San Pedro de Atacama, La Serena and the Valle del Elqui in the north and Pucón, Puerto Varas and Chiloé in the south. In Patagonia, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas and the Torres del Paine National Park.
