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Colombo How much to tip
Posted: Sun January 20, 2008 12:57 PM UTC
This is always a difficult subject when travelling.
We are due in Colombo in February and leave Colombo on a four day/three night tour before spending two weeks on the beach at Bentoto.
The tour is by car, and there will be two of us. How much should I tip the driver if , as expected, the driver/guide is good at his job.
808B
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Colombo Re: How much to tip
Posted: Sun January 20, 2008 02:25 PM UTC
Hi there,

Our guideline is, and driver/guides never got disappointed by this, to double the 'batta' which is the salary component in the fee. And that is around Rs 250-400 per day. If you give more you cause lots of inbalances and inflation...

All the best,

<Erik> & [Sandya]

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erikdr
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Colombo Re: How much to tip
Posted: Mon January 21, 2008 04:00 AM UTC
Hi There,

As advised by Eric a 15 - 20 $ tip would be good. Depending on how happy you are with the service.

Cheers,

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