Yes, it is customary to tip for various services while traveling, including guides, drivers, restaurants, hotels, and tour escorts. Many Verso Ministries pilgrimages include tips/gratuities in the pilgrimage package. See your departure page under "What's Included" to know if tips/gratuities are included as a part of this package.
The tip amount Verso gives is listed below:
- $3 per day for Pilgrimage Directors
- $8 per day for full day local guides/tour escorts
- $5 per day for half day local guides
- $5 per day for bus drivers
- $2 per hotel for porterage
- $2 per night for hotel cleaning/housekeeping/hotel meals
- $2 per meal not provided in the hotel
Please know you are welcome to tip more if you desire while you are traveling.
Updated October 24, 2023