Although the itinerary was for four days and three nights, the first day only included airport transfers, and the second day involved transportation to the pier and assistance with ferry tickets. The full-day tours only began on the third day. Most of the attractions involved getting off the bus, taking a few photos, and then getting back on. The distances were long, but the itinerary felt a bit monotonous. However, all of this was clearly outlined in the original itinerary, so it was reasonable. The most surprising aspect of this trip was the driver who also served as our guide. He was a man of few words, only speaking when absolutely necessary, which made the entire journey quiet and dull. His explanations over the microphone were often mumbled and unclear, giving the impression that he was just doing the bare minimum without any passion. On the positive side, he drove safely, which is commendable. Throughout the trip, we debated whether to tip him. To our surprise, when we finally got off the bus at our destination, he announced to everyone that the tip was ten dollars per person. We hadn't exchanged any Australian dollars and only had some loose Singaporean dollar notes. So, we politely gave the driver 20 Singaporean dollars and apologized, explaining that we hadn't exchanged currency. The driver reacted awkwardly, saying he couldn't use it, and even asked if we had other ways to transfer money to him! I've participated in many local tours in different countries, and tips have always been given at the discretion of the guests. This driver first mandated a fixed tip for everyone and then showed discomfort when guests offered a different currency, which made us feel very uncomfortable. Honestly, given his service, we could have chosen not to tip at all. Furthermore, how much to tip and how to give it should be up to the guest. If tipping is mandatory, Klook should at least include it in the reminders so we can prepare cash in advance. Otherwise, there's no real need for cash in Australia, and many people probably wouldn't bother exchanging money. Overall, we still recommend this tour for those who don't drive or don't have enough people to charter a car. After all, driving for several hours just to take photos for ten minutes at a few attractions (but not going feels like you haven't really visited Perth) is truly exhausting. However, we hope there can be clearer instructions regarding guide explanations and tipping policies. The driver's awkward expression when asking for money made us feel as if we had done something wrong, which was very uncomfortable. I've never felt so unhappy after giving a tip! We wish future participants of this tour encounter good drivers and guides.
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