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Travel Information for Croatia

A. Travel and TransportationB. Timeline Checklist

C. While There

Weather Data WebsitesView historical weatherinformation for yourdestination.

www.weather.com

www.wunderground.com www.weatherspark.com www.eurometeo.com

Flight & Travel WebsitesView itineraries to book yourtrip.

www.kayak.com www.orbitz.com www.expedia.com

www.whichairline.com www.yapta.com(to track

flight prices)

www.seatguru.com orwww.seatexpert.com (forseat selection)

Currency ConversionWebsitesView exchange rates for localcurrencies. Croatias currencyis the Kuna (HRK)

www.xe.com/ucc/ www.oanda.com/convert

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A. Travel and TransportationPassport and Visa

You need a passport. Check yours today to see that it is valid for atleast six months beyond the date you intend to return to the U.S. Youcan obtain application and renewal forms for a U.S. passport on-line atwww.travel.state.govor at a local Post Office. It can take up to six weeks toreceive your passport. American & Canadian passport holders do not needa visa to visit any European country for periods of less than three months.

For lost, stolen, or mutilated passports of US citizens when traveling abroad

see:http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/emergencies/lost-or-stolen-passports-abroad.html

Booking your FlightsMost international flights leave Europe in the morning often requiring you tobook your homebound flight for the day after the tour ends. Check yourGetting To and Awayinformation specific to your ExperiencePlus! cyclingdeparture for start and end towns and airports.

Tips for booking flights: Search the web. Be sure to review their policies for restrictions and

cancellation penalties. Contact your travel agent. A good agent can help you find a competitive

fare. He or she will charge a fee for this service (often $35 per ticket). Fly into smaller airports. Some European airlines and their American

partners have competitive prices if you fly into large European hubslike London (on British Airways), Frankfurt (on Lufthansa), or

Amsterdam (on KLM) and then connect to a smaller airport withinyour destination country. Also look at flying into major European hubswith standard airlines and then book internal European flights usinglow cost airlines. Seewww.whichairline.com

Travel planning services are available to assist you with transportation to andfrom the tour and pre/post tour hotels bookings. Contact us [email protected]

Airport Transportation Information

SplitName and airport code: Zrana Luka Split Split Airport (SPU)
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VAT (Value Added Tax)RefundsThe VAT collected onpurchases is included in theprice that you pay for an item,but there is a system thatallows tourists to receive arefund. The time to decide ifyou want to pursue the VATrefund is at the time ofpurchase, not after you returnhome. We have providedlinks to websites that providegeneral information on VATalong with rate and minimumrequirement charts to helpyou to decide if it is worthyour time to pursue therefund. Keep in mind thatboth the VAT rate and the

minimum amount for theexpenditure (per shop) varyper country. If you choose topursue the refund at yourdeparture airport, rememberto bring all of your paper workand allow enough time prior toyour flight to stop at theCustoms office to completethe process. If your vendorworks with a refund servicesuch asGlobal Blueor

Premier Tax Free,then stopby their respective refunddesk. Expect to receive yourrefund in local currency. Ifyour merchant does not workwith such a service, you willneed to contact the merchantfor your refund either from theairport or from home.

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.htmwww.reidsguides.com/t_mo/t_mo_vat.html

Website: www.split-airport.hr/Split_aerodrom_en.htmYou can fly into this airport from most major airports in Europe via Zagreb.Direct flights from London, Paris, Munich, Frankfurt, and Rome with regularairlines are possible, but they do not fly daily. You can also look into smallerlow cost companies flying from the following locations: Bratislava, Cologne,Stuttgart, Berlin, London, and Oslo, about 2-3 times a week.

This airport is located about 17 miles west of Split and about 7 miles east of

Trogir. The airport has a restaurant, shops, a bank where money can beexchanged, a post office, and a market with souvenirs and other items.We recommend getting to and from the airport by bus or by taxi.

To and From the Split Airport:By bus: The Pleso Transport Company offers buses that leave shortly afterthe arrival of domestic and foreign regular flights. Buses are run by the samecompany that services the Zagreb airport, and cost HRK 35 for a one-wayfare. Contact the company directly for more specific information on busdeparture and arrival times. Note that charter flight and low-cost airline flightschedules are not serviced by these buses.

The local bus line number 37 departs from the airport every 20 min. duringthe week and every 30 min. on the weekend. It is a regular coach linerunning to between Split and Trogir, (the airport is located between these twotowns). The bus stop is located across the street and in front of the airportexit. A bus ride to Split will take 25 minutes and will cost around HRK 20.The bus stop in Split is about a 10-minute walk from the center of town.Pleso TransportTEL:011-385-16-33-19-99 andwww.plesoprijevoz.hr/

By taxi: Taxis are available during airport operating hours 6am - 10pm. Ataxi ride to central Split takes about 30 minutes and will cost between HRK250-400.

ZagrebName and airport code: Zrana Luka ZagrebZagreb Airport (ZAG)Website: www.zagreb-airport.hr/en/This airport has a restaurant, shops, lounges, a bank, and a post office. Werecommend getting to and from the airport by bus.

To and From the Zagreb Airport:By bus: The Pleso Transport Company offers buses that in general departevery half hour from 7am to 8pm. After that, buses will depart to the citycenter after flights have landed. The bus company revises their schedule

regularly, so we recommended that you check their website before yourdeparture for the most current information. For earlier or later flights, contactthe bus company directly. A one-way ticket costs HRK 35. The bus terminalis located right at the International Arrivals exit.Pleso TransportTEL:011-385-16-33-19-99 andwww.plesoprijevoz.hr/

By taxi:The base rate for a taxi ride is HRK 19, plus costs HRK 7 perkilometer. Each piece of baggage will cost HRK 3. Please be aware thatwhen you call for a taxi, the taximeter is turned on and will include the price
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VoIP Phone CallsMake free (computer tocomputer) and low-cost(computer to phone) calls withVoIP (Voice over InternetProtocol). Try Skype(www.skype.com), Google Talk(www.google.com/talk/), orVoipBuster(www.voipbuster.com).

Travel Language GuidesLearn the lingo with

WorldNomads languageguides. Foreign languagepodcasts are available for freedownloads to your iPod ormp3 player. iPhone apps areavailable for purchase. Visithttp://journals.worldnomads.com/language-guides

Date FormattingThe European date format isdd/mm/yy.

May 31, 2010 is 31/05/10

Commas and DecimalsCommas are decimals anddecimals are commas.

One thousand units of an itemis written as 1.000.

Five Kuna is written as 5,00.

of the arrival for the taxi. Also, taxi service at night (from 10pm to 5am) andon Sundays and holidays from 10am to 5pm will be charged 20% more thanthe amount shown on the taximeter.Radio Taksi ZagrebTel: 011-385-16-60-06-71 or Email:[email protected]

Bus Transportation

Bus transportation in SplitThe local bus line number 37 connects Split and Trogir (and the airport). Aone way ticket costs HRK 30. A bus departs from the Split harbor for theSplit airport 90 minutes before flights. The same bus leaves the airport forthe Split harbor after each flight and costs approximately HRK 35 for a one-way fare.

Bus transportation in TrogirThere are 2 bus stations in Trogir. The first station is for the local lines(travel to Split) and is a 1 minute walk over a small bridge to the old town.

The other bus station for long distance travel is about 50 meters away, onthe street in front of the Konzum Supermarket where you can catch a bus toSibenik.

Bus transportation in DubrovnikFor information regarding this station please checkwww.libertasdubrovnik.com/

Bus transportation in ZagrebThere is a bus leaving from the Zagreb airport from Zagreb town centre (BusStation Zagreb) after each flight. Buses from Zagreb to Skradin connectthrough Sibenik, and leave approximately every hour. It takes from 4 to 5

hours, and the ticket is approximately HRK 150.www.akz.hr/en.htm

B. Timeline Checklist to Prepare for your Tour

Upon Booking Check you passport. For US residents the expiration date should extend

six months past your date of return to the US. Purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance within 14 days of

booking to comply with time sensitive coverage clauses. Visit our Traveland Planning Information Page for more informationwww.experienceplus.com/travelinfo.

Submit your Customer InformationForm on-line. Access the form atwww.experienceplus.com/travelinfo/tourcif.

Start checking air fare. Contact us to see if your departure is guaranteedto run before you reserve a nonrefundable flight.
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Safety Information forTraveling

Be careful ofpickpockets and pursesnatching --

Do not wear valuable orshowy jewelry and keepyour wallet somewheresafe. Use common senseas you would in any largecity. Keep a watchful eye on

your personalbelongings; neverleave your luggageunattended. It takesseconds for someoneto steal your things.Keep importantdocuments such aspassports, licenses,and money in a waistbelt or passport holderaround your neck.You can purchasethese from your localdiscount retailer orspecialtytravel/luggage shop.

Passport PhotocopyCarry a copy with you,separate from your passport,and leave another copy withsomeone at home.

Credit Card PhotocopyCarry a copy in a safe placewith you.

Insurance InformationBring health and travelinsurance policy numbers andphone numbers. Toll freenumbers will not work

2 - 4 Months Prior to Departure

Reserve your flights if you have not yet done so. Plan your pre and post-tour transportation. Refer to the Getting To and

Away(an email attachment named GTA) for details. Bring this with youon the plane.

Reserve your pre and post-tour extra hotel nights. The hotel contactinformation is in your Getting To and Away (an email attachment namedGTA).

Evaluate your conditioning and begin training using our Joel FrielBicycle Program available on our Travel and Planning Information Page.www.experienceplus.com/travelinfo.

Final payments are due 90 days prior to departure. Refer to yourDeposit Payment Letterand Final Payment Reminderemail for details.

2 4 weeks Prior to Departure

Review your flight and other transportation tickets and extra night hotelsreservations.

Refer to the Bicycle Tour Packing List available on our Travel andPlanning Information Page atwww.experienceplus.com/travelinfoandverify your packing needs.

Distribute the Hotel Itineraryattached to your Final Mailing email to aresponsible person so they can reach you in an emergency.

Day of Your Flight

Make sure you have your tour specific Getting To and Away(an emailattachment named GTA) that provides our staff contact numbers andmeeting time and location.

Drink plenty of water and little or no caffeine or alcohol to help reducejetlag and try to get as much sleep as possible.

Have a great trip, smile and we will see you there!

C. While There

Currency and Banking InformationEven though you may pay a fee, you usually get the best exchange rateusing ATM machines for ready cash. Check with your bank to be sure thatyour standard PIN number will work, as some cards require an internationalPIN. Many towns along the tour have ATM machines, but fewer towns haveplaces to change dollars. Most of our customers withdraw or change moneytwo - three times during the trip. We suggest withdrawing or changing $300at your arrival airport. Be aware that some machines limit the amount you

can withdraw. Once on tour the best place to change dollars is at the postoffice. Changing money in Croatia will get you a better exchange rate than ifyou change money in the U.S. Hotel exchange rates are often poor, so youwill be better off exchanging your money at banks or the Bureaux deChange in town.

Hotels and most restaurants and stores accept credit cards. (Be aware thatmany credit card companies charge a foreign transaction feecheck yourcards policies before you leave home.) VISA is most commonly accepted,followed by Master Card and American Express.
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internationally so bring theregular published number.

Post OfficeHrvatska Postaruns thepostal service. Post officescan be found in almost allvillages, towns and cities. Askfor marke (stamps).

Chip and PIN, Chip andSignature, and MagneticStrip credit cardsEurope tends to use the chip-and-PIN type of credit and

debit cards, meaning thesmartcard contains amicrochip that automaticallyauthenticates the card withthe use of a PIN at the time ofthe transaction. At this time,credit and debit cards issuedin the United States are of theChip and Signature or themagnetic strip type, with avery few companies startingto offer the Chip and PIN.

U.S. credit card holderstravelling in Europe canexpect to find that some self-serve vending machines orkiosks such as those at trainor metro stations, luggagelockers, toll booths, andfueling stations will not acceptthe magnetic strip or the Chipand Signature cards. Youmay wish to pay thetransaction in cash, or make

the transaction directly at astaffed window. Somesmaller shops and vendorsmay not want to accept themagnetic strip card as theyhave to pay higher fees forthose transactions. Again,having cash on hand for thesetransactions is advised. Byfar, the majority of hotels,restaurants and shops will

The Croatian Kuna (HRK) is the official currency in Croatia. You may find,however, that prices are quoted to you in euros, since many hotels and touroperatorswork with Europeans and quote in euros. Please note that it isillegal to pay in euros in Croatia, so ensure that you pay for services in KunaThe Croatian currency is the Kuna (HRK), which is divided into 100 lipas.(The word "Kuna" means marten, a weasel-like animal, whose fur pelts wereused for payment many centuries ago. A lipais a lime tree.

Most banks in Croatia are open from 7:30am to 7pm Monday through Fridayand from 7am to noon on Saturdays. Currency can also be exchanged atmjenjacnicabureaus of exchange, post offices, and travel agencies

Dialing Telephone NumbersThe components of the telephone number are:

International Access Code(sometimes called Exit Code) for thecountry from which you are calling (IAC).

Country codefor the country that you are calling (CC). Local number(LN). European local numbers can vary in length,

whatever digits follow the country code is the telephone number. + sign. European telephone numbers are often written with a + sign

preceding the number. This presentation is a convenient method ofproviding the Country Code with the telephone number. Whendialing, replace the + sign with the IAC.

Trunk Codeis a digit (usually a zero) that is placed in front of thetelephone number and is used only when dialing within Croatia. Thisdigit must be omitted when dialing from US or Canada.

The International Access (Exit) Code for t he US and Canada is 011.

The International Access (Exit) Code for Cro atia is 00.

The Country Code for Croatia is 385.

The Country Co de for the US and Canada is 1.

To call Croatia from the US or Canada, dial IAC + CC + LN.The local telephone number of the Maritime Museum in Croatia is(0) 21-388-951. The number could also be listed as +385-(0) 21-388-951. Inboth cases, you would dial 011-385-21-388-951.

Most VoIP calling systems and cell phones allow you to omit dialing the IAC011. Check to see how your system or phone works for international calling.

To call the US or Canada from Croatia, dial IAC + CC + LN.The local telephone number of the ExperiencePlus! headquarters inColorado is 970-484-8489. You would dial 00-1-970-484-8489.

To call Croatia from another European country, dial IAC + CC + LN.The local telephone number of the Maritime Museum in Croatia is(0) 21-388-951. You would dial 00-385-21-388-951.

To call Croatia from within Croatia, dial LNThe local telephone number of the Maritime Museum in Croatia is(0) 21-388-951. The number could also be listed as +385-(0) 21-388-951. Inboth cases, you would dial 021-388-951. Unlike the US there is no need to
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accept a magnetic strip andthe Chip and Signature cards.

International Time ZoneCroatia is 6 hours ahead ofEastern Standard Time. If itis 8 am in New York it is 2 pmin Croatia.

Credit CardsVisa is the most widelyaccepted card in Croatia,followed by American Express

and MasterCard.

Electrical AppliancesElectric current in Croatia is220V as opposed to the 110Vin the U.S. and Canada.Electrical outlets have two orthree pin plugs or Schukoplugs , so you will need aconverter for the voltage andan adapter to plug in yourdevice. Many modernelectronics have a built-involtage converter. In thatcase, you will only need anadapter. Both items can befound at a hardware or travelstore.

ATMsare calledBankomats

Bicycle Safety - Wearyour Helmet AlwaysBe sure your bicycle helmet isproperly adjusted to correctly

differentiate local and long distance by dialing a 1. Notice that the TrunkCode (0) is dialed.

Traveling with your Cell PhoneCell phones that support the GSM Wireless system (Global System forMobile Communications) work in Europe. Most cell phone providers doprovide GSM capable phones, although you may have to call your serviceprovider to have the technology turned on. If you have T-Mobile or AT&T

you will need to unlock your GSM phone. You can also rent GSM capablephones. You must have an international plan turned on in order to makephone calls, and remember you will be charged for both outgoing andincoming phone calls. See Alternative cell phone ideas presented below.

Before you travel with your cell phone please check with your cell phoneprovider and make sure you know the answers to thesequestions:

1. Is my cell phone GSM capable?2. If yes, is that option on and can I use it abroad or can I unlock

the GSM?3. If no, can I rent a GSM phone, or where can I get one?4. What are the international roaming fees for the country(ies) I am

traveling in?

Alternative ideas:1.If your cell phone is GSM compatible you may wish to consider purchasinga local SIM card in your country of travel that allows international callingwithout going through you cell phone carriers plan. Most medium sizedtowns or larger, will have a cell phone store outlet and sell SIM Cards aslong as you have your passport with you. You can buy a Croatian SIM cardat newspaper and tobacco stores, small shops and markets for about HRK100, which already includes HRK 100 credit for calls. You can buy additionalcredits (in HRK 25, HRK 50 or HRK 100 cards) at the same places. . Pleasenote that you may need a Croatians help in setting up the SIM card as the

first instructions are in Croatian, but can be later be changed to English.2. If your cell phone is GSM compatible (and unlocked) you may wish toconsider purchasing a prepaid international SIM card plan. The majorprepaid package cellular companies are: Vip me, Simpa, Tele 2, andTomato. Approximate costs are HRK 2.75 for 1 minute of talking withinCroatia, HRK 6.70 for 1 minute of talking to the USA, HRK 4.40 - 5.40 for 1minute to other European countries, and HRK 0.50 for a text messageanywhere. Specific prices may vary according to the company.3. Mobal International Cell Phones,www.mobal.comoffers international phones and phone service with no monthly plan. You payonly for the minutes you use and they dont expire. You can add minutes bycredit card. Mobal also sells SIM cards for those that already have a GSM

cell phone.4. Payphones are common in Croatia. You can buy a telephone card from anewspaper kiosk for easy use - these come in various denominations.

Eating and DrinkingCroatian standard fare is similar to many other central European orMediterranean countries (pizza, pasta, meat dishes, fish). All food is safe toeat as restaurants are regularly inspected, and there is no problem withdrinking water. Unsurprisingly, seafood is a specialty along the Croatiancoastline and the islands.
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fit your head and wear italways when you cycle.

Hotel Check-in andCheck-out

Hotel check out time in

Croatia varies, but is typicallyaround noon. Check-in time isaround 2-3 p.m., occasionallyyour room may be readyearly.

Hotels are required to logpassport information for eachtraveler so the front desk willask you for your passportwhen you check in. As aconvenience to you,ExperiencePlus! provides thisinformation to the front deskwhile you are traveling with uson tour.

Computers/Wirelessinternet accessSomehotels in Croatia (usually inlarge cities and large hotels)have wireless available tocustomers at an extra charge.However, few of the hotels we

stay at on tour offer theservice since they are smallerhotels and are in smallertowns. Places that haveinternet cafs rarely let youhook up your own computerunless you are in a large cityor a large internet caf. Thereare some cafs (not internetcafs!), especially in Split,Dubrovnik and Zagreb thathave unsecured networks thatyou can plug into, but thiscannot be predicted from oneplace or year to the next.

Drinking Water and TownFountainsTap water from your hotel orany bar or cafe is perfectlypotable.

Hotel breakfastsgenerally include coffee, tea, bread, butter, jam, pat,cheese, and ham. We try to ensure that our hotels provide a substantialbreakfast for cycling, and so ask them to include fruit, cereal, milk andmaybe yogurt. If you are on your own and need more sustenance, you canalways go to the supermarket to buy yogurt or cheese.

You can also find good snacksand pastries at Slasticarna, small pastry

shops. Look for apple, cheese or cherry strudel, Croatian donuts with a bitof marmalade inside, Chocolate donut, or Pasta, a cream based pastry.

For quick luncheson the road, you can go to a Pekara(bakery) and tryBurek, a savory pastry filled with cheese or meat and often eaten as a fastfood item. It may also be eaten with yogurt and is made of thin dough layersthat are stuffed and then rolled and cut into spirals. Another famous fast fooditem in Croatia is Cevapcici. Originally from Bosnia, this is a delicious dish ogrilled minced meat, found in the countries of theFormer Yugoslavia.Cevapcicimay be served on a plate or in a flatbread sandwich (then called alepinja), often with chopped onions, a local type of sour cream (kajmak), arelish made of bell peppers, eggplant, chili and garlic (ajvar)cottage cheese,

and so on.

For sit down meals at dinner or lunch you can go to fancier restaurants or tothe local pub/eatery, the Konoba. Konobas generally have traditionallyprepared dishes, made with natural home-grown ingredients and served inpleasant local surroundings. Service may be lower quality then inrestaurants, but it is an authentic meal.

Drinks: Croatian beers are top quality. Try Zagreb's Ozujsko pivoorKarlovacko pivoor Tuborg, brewed under license in Croatia. In Dalmatia,some red wines such as Faros or Dingacare exquisite. Youll find severalpeople and towns with home made wine for sale or to drink since grapes are

grown in most places. You should also try Croatia's favorite brandysljivovica, made from plums, or travarica, an herbal brandy.

Coffee drinking: In Dalmatia, coffee drinking is an important morning ritual.Youll see people out at cafs drinking coffee and watching the world go by.During weekends, when the weather is nice, at the waterfront (when youhave thousands of people passing by in front of you) drinking coffee andchatting and gossiping is a must! Dont be surprised to see a lot of people inthe bars at these days. Most people drink a large coffee with milk (velikakava s mlijekom; pronounced: velika kava mleeyeko) or you could also ordera kava obina(pronounced: kava obichna) which is a simple coffee withoutmilkjust an espresso.

As general policy for ExperiencePlus! trips, tap water is available at mealsand in the van unless the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) advisesotherwise.

Personal Care

Restrooms (WC) Along the RouteWe design our routes to pass through villages and towns to give you the
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Language LessonsCroatian (hrvatski jezik) is aSouth Slavic language.

Pronunciation: ch: ruak (lunch) pron.Ruchaklike lunch

- ch: (softer) voe (fruit)pron. votchelike cheers,Kua-house - (pronounced:kucha)

sh: ibenik pron.Shibeniklike shame, kola-school - (pronounced: shcola)

g : us (juice) pron. djuslikejuice

ctz: bicikla (bike) pron.bitzikla like cistern, cesta(roadtz esta)

Lj: - Grmlje (bush) -:grmllewith the ll like in SpanishExpressions:Good morningDobro jutro(say: Dobro yutro)Good dayDobar Dan(say:Dob-ahr Dan)Good evening - Dobra veer

(say: Dobrah vetcher)Thank you - Hvala(say: Hlike the first part of hotel, vvictor, Hvala)

Bicycle Vocabulary &Directions:LeftlijevoRightdesnoStraightRavnoFlat tire -puknuta gumaTireguma

VillageseloTowngradLunchruakWatervodaMarket shopduanFruitvoe

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opportunity to locate cafs when in need of a bathroom, called WC or watercloset. However, it may not always be possible and in some situations youmay need to use the green door (outdoors).

There are no public restrooms in Croatia, but most restaurants and publicbuildings have them. If you stop at a local caf, please note that it is acommon practice, and an expected courtesy, to purchase a small item suchas bottled water, coffee, or a snack when utilizing their facilities. Tap water is

potable throughout Croatia.

Laundry FacilitiesLaundry is available in Split (not expensive), Dubrovnik, in hotel in Postira(expensive), Korcula, and Bol.

Hair dryersSome of our hotels have hair dryers in the room, and others have themavailable at the front desk. If you use a hair dryer regularly, we recommendyou bring your own. Bring the correct electrical adaptor and or convertor.

Tipping Guidelines

Tipping in restaurantsIn fine restaurants, a tip of 10-15% is expected, but in cafes and bars the billcan be rounded up which will serve as a sufficient recognition of service. Inhotels, it is proper to offer porters HRK 10 - 20 (USD $2.00 - $4.00) per bag.It is not necessary to tip taxi drivers in Croatia.

Tipping Your Tour Leader TeamIf your tour leader team has done their job well, we recommend each

traveller tip the team 18 -25 per day for a 7 day tour. For longer tours,please use your discretion and add an amount that you feel is appropriate.Feel free to give the tip to the head tour leader who will then divide itbetween the team. In order to avoid social tensions, we encourage you to tipas individuals and not as a group. If you find your tour leader team has notdone their job well, please let us know.
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