Gratuities and Tipping

Tipping is customary in many parts of the world, and it is a great way to show your appreciation for the hard work and service of your adventure travel staff. Here are a few tips on how much to tip on your adventure travel trip:

• Local guides: Tip your local guides between $5 and $10 per day. This is a good rule of thumb for both multi-day and single-day tours. In countries like India, where tipping is not as common, you may want to tip more generously, such as $20 per day.
• Drivers: Tip your drivers between $2 and $5 per day. This is especially important if your driver is also your tour guide. In countries like Morocco, where tipping is expected, you may want to tip more generously, such as $10 per day.
• Hotel staff: Tip your hotel staff between $1 and $2 per day for housekeeping and $5 to $10 per day for bellhops and porters. In countries like Thailand, where tipping is expected, you may want to tip more generously, such as $5 per day for housekeeping and $10 per day for bellhops and porters.
• Restaurant staff: Tip your restaurant staff between 15 and 20 percent of the bill. In countries like the United States, where tipping is expected, you should always tip at least 15 percent of the bill. In countries like Japan, where tipping is not expected, you may want to round up the bill or leave a small token tip.

It is important to note that tipping customs vary from country to country, so it is always a good idea to ask your adventure travel company for specific tipping guidelines before your trip.
Here are a few additional things to keep in mind when tipping on your adventure travel trip:

• Tipping is not expected in all countries. In some countries, tipping is considered rude or insulting. It is always a good idea to check with your adventure travel company to see if tipping is customary in the countries you will be visiting.
• Tipping is not mandatory. It is always your choice whether or not to tip. However, if you do choose to tip, it is a nice way to show your appreciation for the hard work and service of your adventure travel staff.
• Tipping should be based on the quality of service. If you receive excellent service, you may want to tip more than the standard amount. However, if you receive poor service, you may want to tip less or not tip at all.

Tipping Percentages

In addition to the standard tipping amounts listed above, you may also want to consider tipping a percentage of the package price for your adventure travel trip. This is especially common for multi-day trips or trips that involve a lot of staff. For example, if your trip costs $3,000, you may want to tip 10% of the package price, or $300.
Here are some additional tipping percentages to keep in mind:

• Scuba diving trips: $25-$30 per person per day
• Rafting trips: $10-$15 per person per day
• Volunteer trips: $5-$10 per day

It is always a good idea to check with your adventure travel company for specific tipping guidelines before your trip.