Q: Are tips expected in Kyrgyzstan for guides or drivers? What should I tip at the end of the tour?

Tipping is not mandatory in Central Asia, but it is always very welcome if you are happy with the service and had a good experience. Our guides and drivers never demand tips, but they certainly appreciate them. Although they are paid a fair wage, these extra thank-you amounts do help, especially in countries like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan where salaries are modest. The following is a rough guideline for tips for guides, drivers and other support staff during your tour in Kyrgyzstan and along the Pamir Highway. For private tours you may want to add more than this for the personalized care and services. Guide on treks, horse treks or cultural tours: $50 to $200, depending upon the length and complexity of the tour Pamir Highway drivers (who also act as guides): $50 to $100 Horsemen (for luggage) and porters: $30 to $100 We can advise discreetly if you want guidance on tipping for your specific tour setup.

Q: Are tips expected in Kyrgyzstan for guides or drivers? What should I tip at the end of the tour?

Tipping is not mandatory in Central Asia, but it is always very welcome if you are happy with the service and had a good experience. Our guides and drivers never demand tips, but they certainly appreciate them. Although they are paid a fair wage, these extra thank-you amounts do help, especially in countries like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan where salaries are modest. The following is a rough guideline for tips for guides, drivers and other support staff during your tour in Kyrgyzstan and along the Pamir Highway. For private tours you may want to add more than this for the personalized care and services. Guide on treks, horse treks or cultural tours: $50 to $200, depending upon the length and complexity of the tour Pamir Highway drivers (who also act as guides): $50 to $100 Horsemen (for luggage) and porters: $30 to $100 We can advise discreetly if you want guidance on tipping for your specific tour setup.

Question 1

Are tips expected in Kyrgyzstan for guides or drivers? What should I tip at the end of the tour?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Tipping is not mandatory in Central Asia, but it is always very welcome if you are happy with the service and had a good experience. Our guides and drivers never demand tips, but they certainly appreciate them. Although they are paid a fair wage, these extra thank-you amounts do help, especially in countries like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan where salaries are modest.

The following is a rough guideline for tips for guides, drivers and other support staff during your tour in Kyrgyzstan and along the Pamir Highway. For private tours you may want to add more than this for the personalized care and services.

Guide on treks, horse treks or cultural tours: $50 to $200, depending upon the length and complexity of the tour
Pamir Highway drivers (who also act as guides): $50 to $100
Horsemen (for luggage) and porters: $30 to $100

We can advise discreetly if you want guidance on tipping for your specific tour setup.

Guide on treks, horse treks or cultural tours: $50 to $200, depending upon the length and complexity of the tour
Pamir Highway drivers (who also act as guides): $50 to $100
Horsemen (for luggage) and porters: $30 to $100

We can advise discreetly if you want guidance on tipping for your specific tour setup.

Question 2

Are tips expected in Kyrgyzstan for guides or drivers? What should I tip at the end of the tour?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Tipping is not mandatory in Central Asia, but it is always very welcome if you are happy with the service and had a good experience. Our guides and drivers never demand tips, but they certainly appreciate them. Although they are paid a fair wage, these extra thank-you amounts do help, especially in countries like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan where salaries are modest.

The following is a rough guideline for tips for guides, drivers and other support staff during your tour in Kyrgyzstan and along the Pamir Highway. For private tours you may want to add more than this for the personalized care and services.

Guide on treks, horse treks or cultural tours: $50 to $200, depending upon the length and complexity of the tour
Pamir Highway drivers (who also act as guides): $50 to $100
Horsemen (for luggage) and porters: $30 to $100

We can advise discreetly if you want guidance on tipping for your specific tour setup.

Guide on treks, horse treks or cultural tours: $50 to $200, depending upon the length and complexity of the tour
Pamir Highway drivers (who also act as guides): $50 to $100
Horsemen (for luggage) and porters: $30 to $100

We can advise discreetly if you want guidance on tipping for your specific tour setup.