herbert_snellfrockie Posted January 19, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I read one the comments here that suggested a $10 or $20 tip, per person for the bus driver, boat operator and guide. So for my wife and me, that would be an extra $60 to $120 expense for what is to us, an already expensive excursion! I certainly don't want to seem cheap, and I don't want to be discouraging to our guests who operate the excursion, but is this amount expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieVA Posted January 19, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I read one the comments here that suggested a $10 or $20 tip, per person for the bus driver, boat operator and guide. So for my wife and me, that would be an extra $60 to $120 expense for what is to us, an already expensive excursion! I certainly don't want to seem cheap, and I don't want to be discouraging to our guests who operate the excursion, but is this amount expected? I actually don't have a clue myself as to the "proper" amount to tip (ther'es been so much discussion about that & everyone seems to have a different perspective) but I think the $10-20/person was for the guide. I saw others recommending a much lesser amount for the bus driver, etc. Really, I don't know but I know we won't be tipping $20 for all 3 of those people per person ... we have 6 in our family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyz711 Posted January 19, 2009 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2009 for our NCL excursions to lamanai, total amount for 2 of us: tour guide: $20 she was excellent bus driver: $5 and boat driver $5 we had an extra guy along, he acted as our "protector"..helping people climb the tall site..being extra careful to help people over rough areas. we tipped him a couple of dollars, the person he helped climb the site gave him much more. $32 total! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieVA Posted January 21, 2009 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2009 for our NCL excursions to lamanai, total amount for 2 of us:tour guide: $20 she was excellent bus driver: $5 and boat driver $5 we had an extra guy along, he acted as our "protector"..helping people climb the tall site..being extra careful to help people over rough areas. we tipped him a couple of dollars, the person he helped climb the site gave him much more. $32 total! So I assume they gladly accept American dollars .. or do we convert our money before the tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyz711 Posted January 21, 2009 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2009 dollars are fine, no need to convert. if you buy anything, use small bills...with as little change back as possible. they like to give belize money as change-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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