Before You Travel

Gratuities are appreciated but not required. As a general guideline, per person: $8 to $10 a day for your tour manager, who travels with you for the whole pilgrimage; $2 to $4 for each day with a local guide (about $2 for a half day, $4 for a full day); and $6 to $8 a day for your driver, assuming you’re happy with the service. If you’re not sure which currency to use, see “Should I tip in dollars or local currency?”

This can vary by trip, so always check your pilgrimage’s Inclusions and Not Included lists. As a general rule, though, everything is included except tips for your local guide, tour manager, and bus driver, those are left to your discretion (see “Are tips expected, and how much?” for suggested amounts).

About 30 days before departure, we’ll mail you a pilgrim travel kit that includes your airline information (if applicable), a final travel information letter, a keepsake book, a Magnificat prayer book, and custom name and luggage tags. You’ll also receive an invite to the Canterbury mobile app to access your itinerary.