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Sari

Klett

3 years of experience
St Petersburg Florida
United States of America (USA)

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Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

About

“Be you. The world will adjust!” That’s my motto!

As a passionate traveler who’s explored 70+ countries, I thrive on the thrill of new experiences. As a Tour Director with both U.S. and Finnish passports, I help guests connect deeply with each destination, often guiding them to rediscover something wonderful within themselves. Every place and person has a story to share.

My journey began in a family of nine near the Arctic Circle in Finland, but at 19, I set off to explore the world. After studying in Sweden and France, I spent 16 years in yachting, transitioning from Stewardess to Culinary Chef, serving royals and celebrities. I became the “Concierge of the World,” mastering logistics and personalized service before winning awards as Lead Concierge at a 4-Diamond Hotel in Savannah, GA.

In 2012, I found my calling as a certified Tour Director, leading tours—sometimes in French—and connecting guests to the essence of each location. With over 30 years in hospitality, I thrive on creating spaces for deeper connections and celebrating those “lightbulb” moments when strangers become friends.

After a successful tour season in Alaska, I’m ready to explore new destinations nationally and internationally.

Let’s create unforgettable memories together!

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Adventure/Hiking ToursBus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursExperience HostFood & Drink ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

Alaska (completed May-Sept 2024 season leading 20 tours)

Savannah and Low Country, Charleston, Seattle, Florida, Nice and Cote D'Azur, Paris & La Seine to Normandie, Finland and Scandinavia.

Countries lived in: Sweden, France, Austria, Netherlands, Costa Rica, Turkey & Greece, Bermuda, Antigua, USVI (St Thomas).

Extensive travel to 75+ countries including most European countries, The Bahamas, The Caribbean Islands, Canada, Central and South America, the South Pacific, Asia, Australia, the east and West coasts of the USA and Alaska.

Fun Fact!
Ran my first Marathon at age of 54 (It is never too late!)
Hobbies & Interests
"Sungazing" (safely! I am obsessed with sunrises & sunsets), Photography, Fitness (bootcamp), Food & Cooking (Michelin star to roadside shack), Energy healing and all things paranormal, Writing (published author), Skiing and Scuba diving (hope to make time for these again soon), Artisan work (National design competition winner in Finland)

Testimonials

These are from Summer 2024 Alaska (Premier Alaska Tours) comments. Average score 3.9 out of 4.

"Sari was so pleasant and fun on our trip. She was very personal and made everything clear in instruction and expectations. We fully enjoyed her and felt blessed to have her as our tour director."

"Loved her sense of humor! She was professional, well organized, and provided a perfect balance of verbal information and quiet time on the bus. Loved her “Alone in the Wilderness” movie - a great way to pass the time on the bus. Sari made herself very available to all of us on the tour. She’s a gem!"

"Sari was the best tour guide I ever experienced She was knowledgeable, thoughtful and funny I give her five stars"

"Sari is Fabulous!! It would be great if she could be with the group as we do the cruise."

"Sari was professional, knowledgeable and efficient. She was also kind and warm. She provided an excellent experience on our land tour of Denali."

 

"Total professional with great energy and passion for her work, and helping each guest with excellent explanations"

 

"I would be thrilled to take another tour with Sari. She was definitely on top of all of the details."

"In very Trying circumstances, she was knowledgeable, attentive, and was able to give us a wonderful, wonderful tour, even though we ran into wildfires and power outages, and all kinds of good things!"

"Sari is a very hard working and kind tour director. She worked extremely hard to make the best of a difficult situation when Denali was closed due to forest fires. She also quickly helped us get on a different excursion to make up for the one we missed while on the cruise portion. She also demonstrated great professionalism and patience with a very disgruntled guest who lacked any understanding towards a situation that was completely out of her control."

"Professional and experienced tour director who was able to work and handle unforeseen circumstances. She helped to connect and locate the missing luggage bags and constantly provided us with updates. She showed empathy and constantly assured us that they would locate the luggage bags. Even going so far to offer me her jacket for the tour. Thank you so much!"

"Sari's expertise and personality really made our tour extra special. We are experienced tour-takers, and she is up there with the best guides ever."

"We first met Sari after flying for over 10 hours from the east coast. She to send the last thing off was friendly and organized and immediately put our tired minds at ease. We received daily updates via text messages to make sure we were up to date with important information. Sari’s personality is perfect for this position! With all of the different personalities meeting together it didn’t take long to make new friends. Our bus drivers were also fantastic. They had a wealth of knowledge and shared willingly and eagerly. Our accommodation was great. No surprises. We have had an exciting introduction to Alaska thanks to her. We wouldn’t hesitate to book a trip again knowing that she was or director!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

 

 

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

TPA,MCO

Licenses

Savannah, GA

Training

Certified International Tour Manager, IGA, International Guide Academy and online Tour Director Certification, Tripschool

Language(s)

English, French, Other(s)

Additional Education

Culinary Diploma - Cordon Bleu, Paris,

Real Estate License, Florida,

STCW Maritime Safety Certification (firefighting, sea survival, first aid, social responsibilities),

MSA First Aid at Sea,

PADI Rescue Diver,

Fitness & Nutrition,

Life Coach certification,

Reiki Master Teacher, Meditation Teacher, DNA Theta Healing Practitioner, ordained minister in Florida,

Tripschool: Technology course, Storytelling course and Getting Hired course. Megatraining 3 cities (coming up Feb. 2025)

 

General Availability

November 2024 until April 2025
Availability calendar: https://tinyurl.com/sariavailability

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