A quote for an Iraq day trip must specify the total price, currency, vehicle type, and exact route. It should state whether the charge is per person or per vehicle, list all inclusions and exclusions, and clarify whether a solo supplement applies.
Key details to confirm in the quote include:
- Transport and route: The quote should name the vehicle, pickup location, departure time, and return drop-off. Confirm that fuel, highway tolls, and driver waiting time during site stops and security checkpoints are included. For example, Q Tours includes Baghdad pickup and drop-off on its published day tours, but charges extra for pickups outside the capital.
- Guide services: Confirm whether a licensed guide is included, which languages they speak, and whether guiding covers all planned sites.
- Site tickets and permits: Day-trip quotes often exclude entrance fees. The foreign visitor ticket for the Malwiya Minaret in Samarra costs 25,000 IQD. In Iraqi Kurdistan, See Kurdistan Company lists a full-day Duhok and Lalish tour at $55 per person, which includes transport, a guide, and water, but excludes meals and donations.
- Pricing structure: A per-vehicle quote covers the entire car, so costs drop per traveler in a group. A per-person quote charges each traveler individually. Ask whether solo travelers must pay a single supplement or cover the entire vehicle cost.
- Payment terms: Ask how and when payment is made, whether in cash in Iraqi Dinars or US Dollars or by card, and confirm cancellation policies.
A quote request or tour listing does not confirm a booking. Always obtain a dated, written quote before traveling.
Sources: See Kurdistan Company Duhok and Lalish Tour, Q Tours Iraq Price List, and Visit Iraq Samarra Guide.
Checked on 2026-11-05.