What does 'Local Payment' mean?

Local payments are a specific part of some tours that you pay in cash when the tour begins. Here’s how they work and what they typically cover:

• Purpose of Local Payments:

  • Local payments are used to support local service providers directly. This method ensures that the money goes straight into the local economy, helping to cover costs incurred during the tour.
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• What Local Payments cover:

  • These payments can include expenses like entrance fees to attractions, group meals, and other costs that are part of the tour experience. These are predetermined by your tour operator to simplify the process of disbursing funds where they are needed most during the tour.

• Making the payment:

  • You will be required to make these payments in cash at the start of your tour. This is often collected by the tour leader and used to pay for the services throughout your adventure.

If you want to understand exactly what the local payment includes for a specific tour, you can use the 'Ask a Question' button on any tour page. This feature allows you to get detailed information directly from the operator about what expenses the local payment will cover.