Job Description: Trip Captain

Location: On-field, trips across India (treks, road trips, camping, weekend getaways)

Type: Freelance / part-time, per trip (full time possible for regular captains)

About Us

We're an adventure travel platform that helps people find, compare and book treks, trips and weekend getaways across India with verified operators. Our goal is simple: every traveller should explore without worrying, and come back with stories and a new tribe.

Role Description

A Trip Captain leads our group trips from start to finish. You're the first face travellers meet and the person they trust on the road. You'll keep the group safe, the plan on track, and the vibe great, making sure every traveller has a smooth, fun and memorable experience.

Key Responsibilities

Before the trip

- Contact travellers in advance, set up the trip WhatsApp group, and share the itinerary, packing list and meeting point
- Check bookings, transport, stays and activities with the operator and our team
- Collect emergency contacts and ID details

During the trip

- Lead the group on the ground: check-ins, timings, headcounts and daily briefings
- Make sure everyone follows the safety rules, and handle first aid and emergencies calmly
- Coordinate with drivers, hotels, local guides and operators
- Run icebreakers, games and group activities so travellers bond
- Handle complaints, delays and last-minute changes on the spot
- Capture photos, videos and short clips for our social media
- Follow leave-no-trace practices and respect local communities

After the trip

- Share a trip report covering attendance,



expenses, incidents and feedback
- Collect reviews and testimonials from travellers
- Send all photos and videos to the content team

Requirements
- 18+ years old, physically fit, and comfortable with treks, long journeys and basic stays
- Strong communication in Hindi and English (a regional language is a plus)
- Confident, friendly and calm under pressure, a natural people person
- Able to manage groups of 10–40 travellers
- Basic first aid knowledge (certification preferred, or willing to get it)
- Available on weekends and holidays

Good to Have
- Experience as a trip leader, trek guide or travel coordinator, or in hospitality or event management
- A trekking or mountaineering course (BMC/AMC) or wilderness first aid certification
- Good with a phone camera for shooting reels and photos
- Knowledge of popular routes in the Himalayas, Western Ghats, Rajasthan or the North-East
- Social media presence as a traveller or creator

What You'll Get
- Travel to India's best destinations
- Travel, stay and meals covered on every trip you lead
- Training on safety, group handling and operations
- Certificates and recommendation letters
- Regular trips and a chance to become Lead Captain for top performers
- A community of fellow travellers and adventurers

How to Apply

Send your CV, a short note on your travel or trek experience, and any trip photos or videos to [HIDDEN TEXT]

Subject: Trip Captain Application

Shortlisted candidates will have a short call and may be invited to join a trip as a co-captain first.

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