Trip Manager: Asia

The role of Trip Manager for Contiki is a demanding yet fulfilling one. Our Trip Managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of trips we operate in Asia; from Thailand across South East Asia to Vietnam, and from Japan to South Korea (its a large region).

The TM role requires a lot - like getting our travellers from city to city, pointing out the best sights and sounds of the unique places we visit, making and confirming bookings/keeping the schedule on track and making sure everyone has a great time along the way. So having said all of that, it’s only natural we look for people with personality and passion, who are fun, friendly, organised and approachable and most of all who enjoy looking after other people. 


Expressions of interest for the 2026/27 season (and beyond) are open. If you are interested, please check below.

Why work for Contiki

We’ve been delivering social travel for 18-35s since 1962 and still have the same passion, spirit of adventure, love of people, along with a drive to connect local cultures, traditions, and nature with our travellers. 

When working for us you're undertaking not only a job but a lifestyle. A lifestyle that involves travelling to some of the most incredible destinations in the world with some of the most diverse and amazing people you'll ever meet. 

As a member of our Team, you will be the face of Contiki, leading our travellers each day and ensuring that they have the holiday of a lifetime! Our travellers have high expectations of us so naturally we have the same high expectations of our Team - only the best will do. We've been at the top of our game for the past 60 years and that's where we intend to stay! 

To be a part of our team you'll need to:

  • Be passionate about travel and the Asia region - you must be willing to learn and have the desire to keep on learning. 
  • Be enthusiastic and motivated - we expect you to work hard for our travellers and the brand. 
  • Have great time management skills.
  • Be responsible and professional all whilst having fun.
  • Have the ability to deal with all types of people - our travellers come from all around the globe; they speak many languages and have many different expectations. 
  • Enjoy a challenge - our training trip and the job itself will constantly present you with many different and difficult situations. 
  • Be positive and have the ability to deal with all situations in a calm and mature manner. 
  • Be a problem solver - you will have to assist travellers with lost items, when they have injuries or need to visit a hospital, conflict of personalities, and the list goes on. 
  • Work well as part of a team - when you are on your trip you will be working with your local guide, hotels, restaurants and local suppliers-you will be a part of a very big picture.

To find out more about what its like to work as a Trip Manager with Contiki, visit our “meet your trip team” page.

What are the requirements?

To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to live and work in the country in the respective regions.
Although not required, the following will be of benefit to you in your application for this position:
  • Experience working with and leading groups.
  • Confidence when speaking in front of a group.
  • Previous travel in Asia.
  • Having previously travelled with Contiki or participated in a group tour of some description.
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How do I apply?

Applications for India are currently open. 
Apply here

Applications for Vietnam are currently open.
Apply here

Applications for Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu or Okinawa) are currently open.
Apply here

What happens next?

Expressions of interest will sit in our system till opportunities become available. When a position opens, we will reach out to shortlisted candidates and invite them to submit a pre-recorded video interview.
The next stage: Candidates who are successful in the video interview will then be invited to a group interview. As part of the group interview, you will be asked to prepare a short talk on a subject that we will provide in advance with specific guidelines. On the same day , we will invite you to an individual interview; this individual interview will typically take 10-30mins.
The final stage of the recruitment process is to attend one of our Trip Manager training trips. Our training trips are renowned for being intense and very challenging so the more advance preparation you undertake the better off you will be. Upon successful completion of a training trip, you will be allocated your first trip to operate.
When you work for Contiki you are joining a global brand; your opportunities to further your expertise stretch from Europe to Australia, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and New Zealand – if you have the right to work there and the interest in tackling a new region, we want you! Given the reputation of our training program, you will always go far in the fields of travel, tourism and beyond.

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