TheGaDawgFan Posted September 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'm not trying to start a debate, and I hope this isn't too personal, but I have no idea how much to tip for our tour. We have a private driver (Liberty Tours), and I also know we need to tip the guides at the Blue Hole. So my question is.... what makes a good tip. From all the reviews, I'm assuming our service will be excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted September 25, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2015 The per person charge is $15 (I've heard $10 as well, but will go with $15). We plan to tip $10-15 for the two of us. We've read that they work hard and appreciate those that make our vacation pleasant. We are paying $39/pp for our tour and plan to tip $20 for the two of us. If the service is especially good, we will tip more. As with everything that amount is VERY personal. Do what you feel comfortable doing, but sometimes it helps to know what others plan to do. Enjoy your trip!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznluvr Posted September 25, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Carole SS - Can you tell me who you booked your tour with? We are looking for something like this & the price we were quoted with Liberty ($83 per person) seems a little steep for 2 adults & a our 10 year old daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bam1958 Posted September 25, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) We have hired Peat Taylor for our trip to the Blue Hole and White River Tubing. Our cost is $60.00 per person inclusive of admission fees. There are 5 adults in our group. They are also taking us to a restaurant (somewhere where one of us can also get a vegetarian meal). Restaurant not included in the cost. Edited September 25, 2015 by bam1958 needed to clarify restaurant cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted September 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Carole SS -Can you tell me who you booked your tour with? We are looking for something like this & the price we were quoted with Liberty ($83 per person) seems a little steep for 2 adults & a our 10 year old daughter. We booked through Courtney Taylor tours. Haven't been yet (November), but his reviews are great. Now, his quote is for 4 people and is just for transportation. Entry to the Blue Hole and lunch is extra. You might ask if your quote from Liberty is inclusive of those fees. But even if you add up those charges, $39 + 15 + 10 = 64. $83 is a steep when many people post here that $40 is about average. Bam1958 seems to be getting a good deal. We, too, are doing tubing....that is $25. That comes to $79, so $60 is a DEAL!!!! Edited September 26, 2015 by CaroleSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznluvr Posted September 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGaDawgFan Posted October 2, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted October 2, 2015 We booked through Courtney Taylor tours. Haven't been yet (November), but his reviews are great. Now, his quote is for 4 people and is just for transportation. Entry to the Blue Hole and lunch is extra. You might ask if your quote from Liberty is inclusive of those fees. But even if you add up those charges, $39 + 15 + 10 = 64. $83 is a steep when many people post here that $40 is about average. Bam1958 seems to be getting a good deal. We, too, are doing tubing....that is $25. That comes to $79, so $60 is a DEAL!!!! Liberty includes admission and lunch. I'm guessing the $83 is for a private tour for only 3. But back on topic... What about tipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted October 2, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Not sure about everyone else, but we will tip (for 2) $10-15 to the Blue Hole folk and $20 to our tour guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkmom514 Posted October 4, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 4, 2015 We went last year with Peat Taylor tours. We tipped the guide at Blue Hole $20. He made our time there a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Adevas Posted October 20, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Ricardo guided me and 5 year old son at Blue Hole in May and I can't tell u how awesome he was! I tipped him 20$ for the fun and safe experience he provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitzel Posted November 6, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Ricardo guided me and 5 year old son at Blue Hole in May and I can't tell u how awesome he was! I tipped him 20$ for the fun and safe experience he provided. Sorry for veering off topic...how did your 5 yo like Blue Hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Adevas Posted November 6, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Sorry for veering off topic...how did your 5 yo like Blue Hole? 5 year old son LOVED Blue Hole! He loves the water and is adventurous. The guides there took extra care with him as well as the 4 year old boy with the family that joined us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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