Pricing · 8 min read

How to price your tours and activities

Price too low and you leave money on the table; too high and seats sit empty. Here's a practical framework for pricing experiences that fill — and protect your margin.

Start from cost and capacity

Add up your variable cost per departure (fuel, crew, gear, consumables) and your fixed overhead. Divide by realistic capacity to find your break-even per seat, then price above it with a healthy margin.

Use tiers to widen your market

Adult, child and senior tiers let families and groups say yes without discounting your core ticket. Tiered pricing captures more guests per departure while keeping your headline price intact.

Add-ons lift the average order

Optional extras — gear rental, photos, processing, upgrades — raise revenue per booking without changing your sticker price. Guests who want more can spend more.

Deposits and promos

For high-value trips, consider a deposit to secure the booking. Use promo codes for groups, locals or off-peak times to fill departures you'd otherwise run light.

Key takeaways

  • Know your break-even per seat before setting price
  • Tiers widen your market without discounting the core ticket
  • Add-ons raise average order value painlessly
  • Deposits and targeted promos fill the calendar

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Questions, answered

FAQ

Should I show prices per person or per group?+

Per-person pricing (with tiers) is clearest for shared departures; use whole-experience pricing for private bookings.

Do discounts hurt my brand?+

Targeted promo codes for specific groups or off-peak times fill seats without devaluing your standard price for everyone.

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