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Tipping Guidelines

Of course, whether you tip, and how much, is always at your own discretion. Listed below are
our recommendations for the tips that are not included in your tour price:

O.A.T. Trip Leader: It is customary to express a personal “thank you” to your O.A.T. Trip
Leader at the end of your trip, especially if he or she has provided you with individual
service. As a guideline, many travelers give $7-$10 USD (or equivalent in local currency) per
person per day.

Housekeeping staff at hotels: $1-2 per room, per night

Waiters: Tipping at restaurants is not a part of Mongolian culture or tradition. If you receive
such good service that you would like to leave a tip, 10% of the bill is a generous amount. (At
restaurants, you may see a 10-15% charge on the bill. This is a sales tax, not a tip.)

Taxi drivers: If you are taking a taxi by yourself, keep in mind that tipping is not common
practice, but many people simply let the driver keep the change by rounding up the fare to the
next whole number.

;WPL^P 9Z_P% Your tour price includes gratuities on the main trip and optional extensions for
local guides, drivers, and luggage porters that may assist you during the scheduled activities
on your adventure. All tips are quoted in U.S. dollars; tips can be converted and paid in local
currency or in U.S. dollars. Please do not use personal or traveler’s checks for tips.

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