Tipping is a personal decision based on service. Please don’t reward us if you are not fully satisfied. Also, please let us know as soon as possible if you are not pleased with something so we have an opportunity to correct it for you.

Our lodge staff includes front desk, housekeepers, bartenders, boat drivers, maintenance and security, servers, and kitchen staff. It is customary to leave a tip of US$40 per guest per day upon check out to be pooled and divided equally for all lodge staff to encourage teamwork. It is not necessary to tip management. There are gratuity envelopes included in your checkout paperwork as well as in the office.

Fishing – We recommend US$125-150 per boat, per day given directly to your guide in cash at the end of each fishing day. We have a fishing guide apprentice program at the lodge, and sometimes you will be fortunate enough to have an apprentice aboard for an extra pair of eyes or a helpful hand. It is not necessary to tip the apprentice. The apprentice is there to learn and is not part of your guiding service. If you do not wish to have the apprentice on your boat for any reason, please let the fishing director know.

All tour guides appreciate a 15–20% tip on the cost of the excursion.