When traveling with Exoticca, certain tips and gratuities are included in your tour package. There are, however, a few instances where individual tipping is welcome.

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Hotel services: It is customary to tip hotel staff for room service delivery if the charge has not already been added to the bill.

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Your travel director and driver: At the end of your tour, you may wish to express appreciation for their excellent service.

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Eating and drinking: Tips and gratuities will be taken care of by your Travel Director for all meals included in your itinerary where noted. When you are exploring on your own, it's helpful to know regional norms around tipping.

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In North America, it is customary to tip for various services. A restaurant is usually tipped 15-20% of the total bill before tax. In bars and pubs, the bartender and cocktail server usually earn between $1-$2 per drink, depending on the price of the drink. Other services, from taxi drivers to hairdressers, normally receive 10%. Your Travel Director can also answer any questions you may have regarding when and how much to tip.

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In Europe, there is no obligation to leave a tip, but between 5% and 10% is normal in most European restaurants. Make sure to check that a service charge hasn’t already been added on, as this is becoming more common. Also, bear in mind that tipping is only necessary at a table service restaurant. When eating out at a pub or fast food outlet where you order your food from a counter, tipping isn’t necessary or expected.

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For some destinations, additional information on tipping can be found in your travel documentation.

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Tips are not included in the tour price, and tipping is entirely at your discretion. Our Trip Details documentation includes suggested tipping amounts, and these can be found on your Trip Summary.