03-28-2007, 08:30 PM
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Why tip? Your already paying them to be your guide........unless you book it through a resort or somthing then the resort gets a cut of the cash.[/reply]
[font "Arial"][red][size 3]Are you kidding me? Most guides usually work through an outfitter and get paid a salary or wage. Many outfitters will pay their guides with recognition the guide will make some money in tips. Like a server at a restaurant.
Most people planning a trip will do a good amount of research on what to expect, conditions, accommodations and ect. with their guide or outfitter. I feel it is worth at least 10% of the outting cost if your trip meets your research and expectations. Truth deserves an award?
Now if your trip doesnt meet your expectations due to circumstances beyond the guides control, (weather, closures, ect) If the guide still is able to make my experience successful and fun, I feel that accounts for something extra.
If you find your trip is not what you were told or expected, then I personally would discuss this with the guide or outfitter and work something out. But my tipping will be extremely reduced to non-existant.
But if my experience supercedes my expectations, then a 20%+ tip is not out of question.
When it comes to tipping anyone in any industry(especially guides) It is all determined upon your research and understanding, then your personal experience. I personally feel that you pay for what you get, and if you get more than you expect it is only respectable to reward the person or persons who helped make that possible. If you take the approach of I got lucky or just under estimated, well that is just selfish![/size][/red][/font]
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Why tip? Your already paying them to be your guide........unless you book it through a resort or somthing then the resort gets a cut of the cash.[/reply]
[font "Arial"][red][size 3]Are you kidding me? Most guides usually work through an outfitter and get paid a salary or wage. Many outfitters will pay their guides with recognition the guide will make some money in tips. Like a server at a restaurant.
Most people planning a trip will do a good amount of research on what to expect, conditions, accommodations and ect. with their guide or outfitter. I feel it is worth at least 10% of the outting cost if your trip meets your research and expectations. Truth deserves an award?
Now if your trip doesnt meet your expectations due to circumstances beyond the guides control, (weather, closures, ect) If the guide still is able to make my experience successful and fun, I feel that accounts for something extra.
If you find your trip is not what you were told or expected, then I personally would discuss this with the guide or outfitter and work something out. But my tipping will be extremely reduced to non-existant.
But if my experience supercedes my expectations, then a 20%+ tip is not out of question.
When it comes to tipping anyone in any industry(especially guides) It is all determined upon your research and understanding, then your personal experience. I personally feel that you pay for what you get, and if you get more than you expect it is only respectable to reward the person or persons who helped make that possible. If you take the approach of I got lucky or just under estimated, well that is just selfish![/size][/red][/font]
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