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Timothy

Ernspiker

2 years of experience
Louisville, Ky
United States of America (USA)

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The sea, once it cast its its spell, holds one in its nets of wonder forever.

About

 I enrolled in TripSchool 2021 and lead my first tour a month after completing my training. Since my first tour I have had many opportunities to work for several large and small adult and student companies. I have also done consulting work for a tour operator. I love what I do, and I am grateful for every opportunity. 

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Adventure/Hiking ToursBus ToursDriver GuideGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

Midwest

  • Arkansas: Little Rock, Hot Spring
  • South Dakota: Badlands National Park, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custard

Southeast

  • Kentucky: Louisville, Lexington, Midway, Berea, Frankfort, Red River Gorge Geological Area
  • Tennessee: Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Memphis
  • North Carolina:  Asheville, Charolette,
  • South Carolina: Columbia, Charleston
  • Georgia, Jekyll Island, Savannah
  • Florida: Everglades, Keys, Orlando, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Panama City Beach, Clearwater, Crystal River, Florida Springs
  • Louisiana: New Orleans
  • Pennsylvania: Philadelphia

East Coast

  • New York: New York City
  • Massachusetts: Boston
  • Washington DC
  • West Virginia: Harper's Ferry

Southwest

  • New Mexico: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, 
  • Texas: Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe National Park, Texas Hill Country, Santa Fe, 
  • Arizona- Scottsdale, Flagstaff

West

  • Nevada, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire
  • Colorodo- Denver, Rocky Mountains National Park
  • Utah- Salt Lake City
  • Wyoming- Jackson, Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Cody, Sheridan, 

 

Fun Fact!
I love to free dive and have dove just short of 100’ on a breath hold
Hobbies & Interests
Hiking/ backpacking, free diving, and photography

Virtual Tour Experience

I have not had the chance to create a virtual tour but I look forward to the opportunity.

Testimonials

I tripped at the start of the tour, at "Churchill Downs".  When lost my Balance and jammed my left Elbow into the Cement sidewalk.  Tim was right there at my side and continued to help me with my walking and helping me maintain my Balance on un-even Streets, and Ground."

"Made other arrangements for anything that was out of his control   Extremely helpful to anyone that had any issue. He was over and above to see that everyone was taken care of as well as having a great time. He handled ever situation with excellence."

"He did everything well. He helped me around difficult areas of the cities and went out of his way to help two elderly gentlemen who fell during the tour. He knew about all the areas we went to, which made me feel comfortable. He gave me good advice on future travel."

"Made other arrangements for anything that was out of his control   Extremely helpful to anyone that had any issue. He was over and above to see that everyone was taken care of as well as having a great time. He handled ever situation with excellence."

"Tim was a great tour manager. 

"Tim was excellent in all aspects of his job. His was an over-the-top service to customer philosophy…very sensitive to traveler's needs. Dedicated to pleasing and ensuring that we had an excellent experience. We have traveled extensively… Tim was the BEST tour leader we have had". 

"He was always available and helpful.  He handled a couple of unanticipated circumstances (as always occurs on group tours!) extremely well."

"Tim was the best tour manager of any trip I have ever been on. He was a step ahead with all the arrangements. We had everything we needed at all times."

 

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

SDF

Licenses

Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC)

Training

TripSchool- Foundations of Tour Directing

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Louisville, KY - Certified Tourism Ambassador

CPR and first aid certified.

I am a licensed guide in Washington DC and New York City.

 

General Availability

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