Confused about tipping in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand? Discover local customs, exact amounts for guides, drivers, hotels, spas & restaurants – plus exclusive Vietnam Tours, Cambodia Tours, Laos Tours, and Thailand Tours with Legend Travel Group. Book with only 10% deposit!
A small tip creates big smiles on Vietnam Tours (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 international travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide is based on firsthand insights and thousands of guest feedbacks collected by Legend Travel Group since 2008.
Respectful giving during your Laos Tours experience (Source: Internet)Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand, yet a small gesture of appreciation can make a huge difference to local guides, drivers, hotel staff, and restaurant workers whose basic salaries remain modest. Knowing the right amount and moment to tip shows respect for local culture and helps you build genuine connections throughout your journey.
Whether you’re exploring the temples of Angkor with Cambodia Tours, cruising the Mekong Delta on Vietnam Tours, discovering the ancient city of Luang Prabang with Laos Tours, or island-hopping in Phuket on Thailand Tours, this guide ensures you tip confidently and appropriately – every single time.
© By Legend Travel Group – Southeast Asia’s trusted tour operator since 2008.
Tipping is appreciated but never demanded
Always tip in local currency (VND, USD, THB, LAK) – small notes are best
Hand the tip directly to the person with both hands and a smile + “khob khun / arkun / khop chai” (thank you)
Round up restaurant bills or leave 5–10 % only when service is genuinely excellent
For multi-day Vietnam Tours, Cambodia Tours, Laos Tours, or Thailand Tours, tip at the end of the service (not daily)
Relax completely knowing exactly how to tip on Thailand Tours (Source: Internet)Private Guide: 250,000 – 400,000 VND (US $10–16) per day
Driver: 150,000 – 250,000 VND (US $6–10) per day
Cruise Crew (Ha Long Bay, Mekong): US $10–15 per guest per night (placed in communal box)
Hotel Porter: 20,000 – 50,000 VND per bag
Spa / Massage: 50,000 – 100,000 VND (10–20 % of bill)
Cyclo / Xe Om: Round up or add 20,000 VND
Restaurants: 5–10 % only if no service charge is added
Private Guide: US $10–15 per day
Driver: US $5–10 per day
Angkor Temple Tuk-Tuk Driver (full day): US $5–8
Hotel Housekeeping: US $1–2 per night (left on pillow)
Elephant Valley Project / Community Guides: US $10–15 (goes directly to mahouts)
Restaurants & Bars: US $1–2 or 10 % when service is exceptional
Private Guide: 150,000 – 250,000 LAK (US $8–12) per day
Driver: 100,000 – 150,000 LAK (US $5–8) per day
Alms-Giving Ceremony Monk Donation: 10,000 – 20,000 LAK (placed in monk’s bowl)
Hotel Staff: 20,000 LAK per bag or per service
Restaurants: Round up or 5–10 % only in upscale venues
Private Guide: 300–600 THB (US $9–18) per day
Driver: 200–400 THB (US $6–12) per day
Hotel Bellboy: 20–50 THB per bag
Spa Therapist: 100–300 THB (discreetly in envelope)
Long-tail Boat Captain: 100–200 THB per trip
Restaurants: 10 % only if no service charge; otherwise round up or leave loose change
All Vietnam Tours, Cambodia Tours, Laos Tours, and Thailand Tours with Legend Travel Group include:
Transparent tipping guidelines handed to you on Day 1
Optional shared tipping kitty (collected on Day 1) so you never worry about carrying cash daily
Only 10 % deposit required – pay the balance up to 30 days before departure
100 % financial protection & 24/7 local support
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Your generosity directly supports families across Southeast Asia (Source: Internet)|
Service |
Vietnam (VND) |
Cambodia (USD) |
Laos (LAK) |
Thailand (THB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Private Guide (per day) |
250–400k |
$10–15 |
150–250k |
300–600 |
|
Driver (per day) |
150–250k |
$5–10 |
100–150k |
200–400 |
|
Hotel Porter (per bag) |
20–50k |
$1–2 |
20k |
20–50 |
|
Spa / Massage |
50–100k |
$2–5 |
50–100k |
100–300 |
|
Restaurant (if excellent) |
5–10 % or round up |
$1–2 or 10 % |
Round up |
10 % or round up |
One envelope at the end – zero daily hassle (Source: Internet)“Tipping is the simplest way to say ‘thank you’ and leave a lasting positive impression. When you travel with Legend Travel Group, you’re not just a tourist – you’re a respected guest helping local families. Book your Vietnam Tours, Cambodia Tours, Laos Tours, or Thailand Tours today with only 10 % deposit and travel completely stress-free.”
© By Legend Travel Group since 2008 – Your trusted Southeast Asia specialist
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