How to pay for your trip: 10% deposit, instalments and PIX
Paying for a Guatambu group trip works like this: to reserve your place, we normally ask for a deposit of 10% of the trip price. The balance can be settled in two ways, in instalments until departure day or in one payment at boarding. Payments are made by PIX (Brazil's instant payment system). In other words, you do not have to pay everything at once, and you can organise your payments at your own pace.
If the price is your biggest question when deciding, this text is for you. Here we explain each part of the payment calmly, so you can see how simple and relaxed it is to reserve your trip.
The 10% deposit to reserve
Everything starts with the deposit. To secure your place, we normally ask for a deposit of 10% of the trip price.
This smaller amount secures your spot in the group, which is small and has limited places. With the deposit, your registration is started and your trip is reserved.
Paying only part to begin takes the pressure off. You do not need the full amount in hand to make your decision.
The two ways to settle the balance
After the deposit, the remaining 90% of the price is left. And here is the good part: you choose how to pay that balance.
There are two ways:
- In instalments until departure day. You divide the amount and pay bit by bit, at your own pace, until the date of the trip.
- In one payment, at boarding. If you prefer, you pay the balance all at once when you travel.
There is no right or wrong way. The best one is the one that fits your budget and your planning.
How instalments until departure work
Instalments are the favourite option of people who like to organise things calmly. The idea is simple: the balance can be divided up until the date of departure.
Here are the advantages:
- You spread the amount instead of paying everything at once.
- You follow the payment at your own pace.
- You arrive on the day of the trip with everything paid and a calm mind.
It is a way of planning the trip in advance, without strain on your budget.
How paying at boarding works
If you prefer to save up the amount and pay it all at once, you can do that too. In this case, the balance is settled at boarding.
This option suits people who receive a lump sum, such as a décimo terceiro (the Brazilian year-end salary bonus) or savings set aside, and prefer to settle everything when they travel.
The important thing is that the choice is yours. We adapt to what works best for you.
Payment by PIX
All payments are made by PIX, both the deposit and the balance.
PIX is practical and secure:
- The transfer is quick and arrives instantly.
- You use your bank's app, from the comfort of your home.
- There is no bureaucracy or paperwork.
If you have questions about how to make a PIX payment, our team helps you step by step. No one is left lost.
And by credit card?
You can also pay by credit card. In this case, card machine charges apply (the card operator's fees), which vary according to the number of instalments. Before you confirm, the agent gives you the amount with the charges already included, so you can decide with everything clear.
As each case is different (trip price, number of instalments, card brand), the best thing is to agree directly with the travel agent: they set up the payment method that fits your budget, whether PIX, instalments or card.
The peace of mind of paying at your own pace
In the end, the biggest advantage is peace of mind. You reserve with a small amount, choose how to pay the balance and do everything by PIX.
This flexibility exists precisely so that price is not an obstacle between you and your trip. Fulfilling the dream of getting to know a new place can fit into your plans.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to pay to reserve?
To reserve your place, we normally ask for a deposit of 10% of the trip price.
In how many ways can I pay the balance?
Two. You can pay the balance in instalments until departure day, or pay it in one payment at boarding.
How do I make the payments?
All payments are made by PIX, quickly and securely, through your bank's app.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes. Besides PIX, we accept credit card. In this case, card machine charges apply (fees that vary according to the number of instalments), and the agent gives you the amount with the charges already included before you confirm.
Can I pay everything only on the day of the trip?
Yes. After the 10% deposit to reserve, you can settle the balance in one payment at boarding, if you prefer.
Do I need to have the full amount to decide to travel?
No. You reserve with the 10% deposit and organise the balance at your own pace, either in instalments until departure or in one payment.
Let's organise your trip together
Now that you understand how payment works, it is easier to take the first step. Reserving is simple, and we help you at every stage.
See the available destinations on our expeditions page at /expedicoes and get in touch with us on WhatsApp. The person who agrees the payment with you is the travel agent: Guatambu curates the trips, and the operation belongs to our partner agencies, Mundo a Passeio and Caminhos de Luz. Together, they set up the payment method (PIX, instalments or card) that fits your budget.
The world is waiting for you. We take care of the rest.
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