beddows1
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Looking for possible Baja RV Caravan wagon Masters
Our wagon masters for a Baja trip Jan 5-Feb 9th have had to back out. We may be looking for replacements. This is a paid job ($100 US a day). Small
group 4 or 5 RV's. You have to meet the group in Tecate (Protrero County park) on US side and drop them off at the border in Mexicali at trip end.
1) You should have an RV or at least a vehicle (with a tent or one you can sleep in is preferable)
2) You do not need to be fluent in Spanish
3) You must know Baja
4) You must be sociable
5) tours are already arranged and RV parks reserved. If you do not have an RV we will cover a hotel.
If you think this is you, send me an email to beddows1 at telus.net or call me at +1 360-483-7933
[Edited on 11-29-2022 by beddows1]
[Edited on 11-29-2022 by beddows1]
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David K
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You might try adding how you will paying all expenses, since the $100 is a correct tip amount but won't pay for the gas, Mexican insurance, and food.
I like leading tours, as it is fun for me to show places I have found over the past 50 some years of traveling in Baja. Now, I help people plan trips
online, with my website and guide book work, I did recently for Baja Bound Insurance. If they buy my Baja Mission History books from me, that is my
reward.
Here is a short (7-min) video one of my (10-day, 4x4) tour guests made, called The Baja Extreme 2016 "Can't Get Enough" (of Baja)!
https://youtu.be/eM4NlmqPi8U
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beddows1
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yes they pay their own fuel. their accomodation is covered
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mtgoat666
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Seems like a tour guide should be paid for labor plus all expenses, and tips should be gravy on top. Say USD $120/day as minimum for labor, plus
vehicle expenses (incl. mex insurance)/meals/lodging/incidentals.
Woke!
Hands off!
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“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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beddows1
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that is what we pay. We are looking for people who want the experience and make a bit of money as well. The rate is pretty standard for caravan
companies. They get all the tours and included meals. Customers usually tip them, but with only 4 or 5 rigs on this one, not so much as a 12 rig one.
I have led 10 caravans myself. I did it mainly because I really like people and it was a way to get my winter covered.
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David K
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Who is "they" ? When you say "their own fuel" it sounds like you expect the guide to do this for his vehicle.
Where are you going... furthest south point... how many miles of driving?
I wish you well, but you are way too vague on important details that could help you fill the position quicker.
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AKgringo
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It is not my thing, but as I have mentioned before on this forum, my parents used to love caravanning with a group of like minded people. They were
frequently "wagon masters" and I don't think there was any compensation back in the 70s and 80s.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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