The normal way of arranging payment for "tailor made guiding" is to pay a deposit at the time of booking and the guiding fee min. 8 weeks ahead of the start date and pay the guides expenses directly as and when they occur.
Guides Fees
The normal cost of an IFMGA guide will vary depending on the group size:
Rates for 2008
1 to 2 people the guiding fee is £245.
3 to 6 people the guiding fee is £255.
Mt.Blanc Ratio 1:2, Matterhorn and Eiger Ratio 1:1 guided days are £265 per day.
The guiding fee for working in other areas is £250 per day regardless of group size, We reserve the right to make a charge for travel days, if necessary.
Pay by Bank to Bank transfer or Credit Card (+2.5% surcharge)
Guides expenses
On top of the guide’s fees you will have to pay the guides expenses that are directly connected to the guided experience if this has not been included in the original quote.
Accommodation.
If the guide is away from their normal valley base (Chamonix-France), you will have to pay for their accommodation in hotels and or huts including evening meal and breakfast for the duration of the engagement, this cost will vary depending on the accommodation chosen. As a guideline mountain huts are about £35 per night for half board and hotels will vary depending on resort and the time of year.
Guides Ski Lift.
The price of cable cars can vary in price enormously, but most of the time the fee for guides uplift is free or 25% to 50% of the normal uplift fee. Car mileage charged at 15p per Km if you use the guide’s car.
Travel to and from Guiding Destination.
This is charged at cost and will vary depending on venue
Preparation Time
A charge might be made for planning and preparation if the requested program is complex in design.
For guides working in the Chamonix valley there are no additional expenses other than hut nights. We can quote you a for guides fee only. If you require we can give you an estimate or quote for the guide’s expenses for your trip.
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