It is customary to tip the guide. Gratuity is based on individual preference but we suggest 15% which is the industry standard. You may tip the guide in cash or have it added to your credit card. For groups of 8 or more, a gratuity of 15% is added.
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Tips for private guides range from $10-$30 per day and $8-$15 for drivers. For group tours, tip guides $5-$20 per day depending on group size.
A minimum tip of 15% of the rate is an excellent place to start. You should increase this to 20% and 25% for exceptional services, such as your driver helping you carry bags or suitcases, providing you with water during your ride, or waiting for you for a few minutes while you had to run a quick errand, for example.
Most etiquette experts suggest a tip of 10-20% of the cost of a tour for outdoor guides like ours. A typical gratuity on a full-day tour is $20-$40 per person, and on a half-day trip, $15-$20 per guest. Exceptional service often earns more: Did they go out of their way to show you something you're interested in?
Shuttle And Taxi DriversRounding up to the nearest dollar is also appreciated. Day Trip Driver: For a day trip driver, consider tipping 10-20% of the cost of the excursion, depending on the quality of service and your satisfaction.
It depends on the length of the tour, how other people are on the tour and and how satisfied you are after the tour, but it's common to tip anywhere from $5-$20 per person. If you consider the cost of paying for a group or private tour, even though free tours aren't totally free, you're still saving money.
In short: do not worry. The jeeps drive very slowly, and while they do go over rocks at some crazy angles, they don't do it near the edge of a cliff. You will not feel unsafe during this trip and if you think you're going to, they'll likely have you sit up front with the driver to help calm your nerves.
It is NEVER not okay to tip the delivery person. You should ALWAYS tip them. They count on their tips as a major part of their earnings because they are not paid very much in general. To me you sound like another person just trying to find an excuse not to tip.
Should you tip a VIP Tour Guide? Absolutely! They've just made all your dreams come true and gifted you with an even more magical day than you would have had going it alone. Ideal tipping considerations range anywhere between 10% and 20%, but custom tipping is also an option.
The standard tip for a private driver is typically 15-20% of the total hourly cost of the ride, which is consistent with the general tipping practices and rule of thumb in the service industry.
While there's no strict rule, a general guideline is to tip around 10-15% of the total cost of the charter. If you were particularly impressed with the driver's service, feel free to tip more as a token of gratitude.