Want to visit the Maldives but aren’t sure how much it will cost you? Take a look at our advice on flights, domestic travel, and other Maldives holiday costs.
Budget
When planning any holiday your budget comes into play and is often of the key considerations for the type of trip you’re planning.
At ETG our holidays include a lot in the upfront cost – flights, guides, drivers, accommodation, entrance fees and tips for drivers and guides– so your spend in-country is entirely at your discretion. You will never have any nasty surprises when it comes to cost.
Here you’ll find information on tipping expectations in each country (for those not travelling with ETG!) and travel hacks that allow you to get great value holidays within your budget.
During your ETG consultation, we’ll be able to let you know different options to fit your requirements. Your consultant will always be open and honest about where you could save money, and what kind of experience is well worth the splurge, too.
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It is customary to tip in India. Staff will happily to accept and appreciate it. Small tips (anything between 20 and 100 rupees) for small services, such as looking after …
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There is a strong tipping culture in Sri Lanka; wages are low so it’s an important additional way of making money. Of course, tips should be earned for good service …
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Ready for your amazing trip to Malaysia? Working out your in country expenses? Here are our tipping guidelines for Malaysia.
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The Tipping Point – Tip Inclusive Holidays
by Sam ClarkExperience Travel Group are launching tip inclusive holidays. We think this makes a fairer and better holiday experience for all involved.
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Tipping in Vietnam is very much a western import. In certain places however, it’s becoming an important supplementary form of income. You might find a difference between the North and …
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Tipping is a fairly common practice in tourist hotspots in Indonesia, particularly Bali. Base salaries are often quite low so any tokens of appreciation for service will be gratefully received. …
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Thailand is famous as a great value, exotic beach destination. To experience the country at its best though, requires some financial investment – to escape the high-rise, block resorts and …
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Many travellers wonder whether and how much it is appropriate to tip in The Maldives. Here are our guidelines.
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The build up to a holiday is incredibly exciting. However, if you don’t have your wits about you, you can be hit with some unexpected costs that really take the …
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A challenging question to answer, but here we provide a brief guide. Ultimately, it all depends on exactly where you are and how much you want to spend.
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Having only opened up to tourists relatively recently, there’s a nascent culture of tipping in Myanmar. We’d encourage tipping for particularly good service; wages are low so they’ll certainly be …
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How to get the best value on a family holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranMany people planning a trip to Asia find the budgeting process tricky. There’s a big misconception that everything is priced low when really it’s just very good value compared to …
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Planning an Indonesian holiday can be challenging, with all the various islands, flight schedules, experiences and hotel options available. With lots of island hopping, the cost of an Indonesia family …
Got your dream Borneo trip booked? Thinking how much you’ll spend? Here are our Tipping guidelines for Borneo to help you have clarity.
Tipping is very much a western import and some guides may say it’s not customary. That being said it’s an important form of secondary income for Cambodians and does incentive …
Tipping isn’t common practise in Thailand. If you notice a group of locals, you’ll rather rarely see them tip at a restaurant for example. On the other hand, small tokens …
Planning a family holiday to Sri Lanka can seem challenging, certainly for those wanting to make sure they get the best value for money. Here, travel expert Becky shares her …