About Our Destination
Climate
The climate in September ranges from 39°F-63°F in Jasper and Banff, though it has seen highs into the low 70s in recent years. The probability of rain is about 26%. Check www.weather.com for the most current weather.
Currency
Canada uses the Canadian Dollar. We suggest bringing about $100-$150 Canadian per person to use for any additional tipping or purchasing small items. Most shops, restaurants, and hotels in Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper accept major credit cards. For current exchange rates, please click here.
Languages
The national languages of Canada are French and English. English is the common language in the places we visit.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety Protocols
We will keep you updated with the vendor’s Health and Safety COVID protocols as we get closer to the trip date.
Before Your Trip
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Connect with other Guests—Joining the Facebook Group
If you'd like to chat with people who will be going on the trip, you can join Olivia’s official 2022 Canadian Rockies Land Adventure group on Facebook.
Honeymoons and Other Celebrations
Register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Olivia Travel Gear Store
To help you get ready for your vacation, we’ve partnered with New Headings to create Olivia Travel Gear, our own online gear and apparel store featuring items from leading brands, including Craghoppers, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, and Eagle Creek. Visit olivia.newheadings.com for more information!Special Occasions
If you will celebrate a birthday or any other special event during the week of your trip that you have not already told your Olivia Travel Consultant about, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Specific Needs—Medical, Mobility, Dietary, and Otherwise
If you have medical, mobility, or dietary requirements that you have not already told your Olivia Travel Consultant about, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect your and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
Passport and Visa
All guests (including guests from countries other than the United States) will be required to have a passport. Passports must be valid for six months after your return date. US citizens do not need a visa for this trip. If you are not a US citizen, please check visa requirements with your country’s consulate and the Canadian consulate.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov. Click on the Travelers’ Health tab, then click on Destinations, and choose your destination from the “For Travelers” pull-down menu.
2022 CANADIAN ROCKIES LAND ADVENTURE |
START DATE | END DATE | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation 365 days or more prior to trip date | 9/10/2021 | 50% of trip cost | |
| Cancellation 0-364 days prior to trip date | 9/11/2021 | 9/10/2022 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
To help you get ready for your vacation, we’ve partnered with New Headings to create Olivia Travel Gear, our own online gear and apparel store featuring items from leading brands, including Craghoppers, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, and Eagle Creek. Visit olivia.newheadings.com for more information!
Travel & Arrival
Air Travel
Airport
You will need to fly into and out of Calgary, Canada (YYC).
Discounts
Save up to 15% on your airfare through our partner airlines. Please visit our airfare discount page for the most up-to-date information.
Flight Arrival and Departure Times
Arrivals: All flights arriving into Calgary (YYC) on September 10, 2022 should arrive no later than 4 pm. Transfers are on your own to the host hotel. Taxis from the airport are approximately $40-$45 CAN. We will have a meet-and-greet gathering at the hotel in the early evening.
Departures: A group motorcoach transfer is included on September 17, 2022. You will be transferred directly from our hotel in Banff to the Calgary Airport at approximately 9 am. Please choose a flight that departs from Calgary (YYC) after 1 pm. The drive time from Banff to Calgary is 1½ to 2 hours.
Luggage Allowances
Tour participants may bring up to one piece of luggage per person plus a carry-on. Due to limited motorcoach capacity, your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30”x21”x11” and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. Carry-on bags should not exceed 12”x11”x6” and must be small enough to store in overhead bins or under the seat in front of you on motorcoaches. For safety reasons, wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on motorcoaches.
Extensions in Calgary
Should you wish to book an additional hotel night prior to September 10, please contact the Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown directly to reserve a guest room with 2 queens or 1 king. Your room on September 10 is also in a guest room with 2 queens or 1 king, so you will be able to stay in the same space when the program begins. Check-in time is 3 pm.
Delta Hotel by Marriott Calgary Downtown
209 Fourth Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0C6 Canada
Phone: (403) 266-1980
Reservations: (800) 665-8571
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yycbv-delta-hotels-calgary-downtown/
209 Fourth Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0C6 Canada
Phone: (403) 266-1980
Reservations: (800) 665-8571
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yycbv-delta-hotels-calgary-downtown/
During your trip
What's included?
What’s not included?
Airfare to/from Calgary; arrival transfer from Calgary Airport to the hotel; meals and beverages not indicated in inclusions or on itinerary; optional tours and activities offered at the hotels.
Accommodations
Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown: Delta Hotel Guest Room
These newly decorated guest rooms include 24-hour room service, coffee maker/tea service, mini refrigerator, alarm clock, iron and ironing board, 32” TV with premium movie channels, and complimentary wifi. 275 sq. ft. 2 queens or 1 king. No upgrades.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise: Fairmont Guest Room
These comfortable guest rooms overlook the chateau grounds. Located in the main building, Fairmont guest rooms are ideal for an individual or couples. These are equipped with modern amenities for comfort and convenience such as an alarm clock/radio, cable television, coffee maker, hair dryer, and kettle. 230 sq. ft. 1 queen, 2 queens, or 1 king. Upgrades available.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge: Fairmont Guest Room
Located throughout the property, Fairmont guest rooms are ideal for individuals and couples. They offer cozy cabin accommodations with their own outdoor patios. 275 sq.ft. 2 doubles, 1 queen, or 1 king. Amenities include cable television with in-room pay movies, Keurig coffee machine and kettle, unstocked mini refrigerator, ceiling fan or electric fan, deadbolts and security, viewport, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, telephone with voicemail, and windows that open for fresh air. Upgrades available.
Mount Royal Hotel Banff: Centennial Room
What makes you say, “This hotel is perfect for us!”? Recently a 2020 Tripadvisor® winner of the Travelers’ Choice Award, this completely refurbished hotel in the heart of Banff is conveniently located just steps away from the local restaurants and shopping. These newly refurbished rooms feature their signature plush beds and include a mini refrigerator, television, USB charging station, and complimentary wifi. 2 queens or 1 king. No upgrades.
Electricity
The voltage is 110, which is the same as the US.
Gratuities
Gratuities to your bus driver and your local Tour Manager are included in the cost of your trip. Should you wish to tip additionally, this is up to you. Gratuities are not included with optional activities.
Internet
Complimentary internet is offered at all hotels.
Laundry Services
There are laundry and dry-cleaning facilities available during the trip.
Smoking policy
All hotel rooms are non-smoking. Smoking areas on each property will be designated.
Solo Travelers
On these small trips, we usually have a few solo travelers, who mix and mingle with everyone. There are no Solos coordinators for a trip this small; however, you can start to meet other solo travelers online before the trip on the Olivia's 2022 Canadian Rockies Land Adventure group Facebook page
- Accommodations for 8 days/7 nights
- 1 night in Calgary
- 2 nights in Lake Louise
- 3 nights in Jasper
- 1 night in Banff
- Meals: 7 breakfasts with coffee/tea/juices, 3 lunches with soda/water, and 2 group dinners with coffee/tea as indicated on the itinerary. Final farewell dinner on September 15 includes up to 2 glasses of wine or sodas
- Tips to porters and baggage handling at all hotels
- Tours as indicated in the itinerary
- Complimentary wifi at all hotels
- All tours indicated on the itinerary
- Complimentary activities at the hotels
- Group departure transfer to the Calgary Airport on September 17
- All gratuities to your local Tour Manager and bus driver
- Services of a local Tour Manager throughout
- Olivia Tour Director assistance throughout
These newly decorated guest rooms include 24-hour room service, coffee maker/tea service, mini refrigerator, alarm clock, iron and ironing board, 32” TV with premium movie channels, and complimentary wifi. 275 sq. ft. 2 queens or 1 king. No upgrades.
These comfortable guest rooms overlook the chateau grounds. Located in the main building, Fairmont guest rooms are ideal for an individual or couples. These are equipped with modern amenities for comfort and convenience such as an alarm clock/radio, cable television, coffee maker, hair dryer, and kettle. 230 sq. ft. 1 queen, 2 queens, or 1 king. Upgrades available.
Located throughout the property, Fairmont guest rooms are ideal for individuals and couples. They offer cozy cabin accommodations with their own outdoor patios. 275 sq.ft. 2 doubles, 1 queen, or 1 king. Amenities include cable television with in-room pay movies, Keurig coffee machine and kettle, unstocked mini refrigerator, ceiling fan or electric fan, deadbolts and security, viewport, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, telephone with voicemail, and windows that open for fresh air. Upgrades available.
What makes you say, “This hotel is perfect for us!”? Recently a 2020 Tripadvisor® winner of the Travelers’ Choice Award, this completely refurbished hotel in the heart of Banff is conveniently located just steps away from the local restaurants and shopping. These newly refurbished rooms feature their signature plush beds and include a mini refrigerator, television, USB charging station, and complimentary wifi. 2 queens or 1 king. No upgrades.
After Your Trip
Departure
We will depart after breakfast for our group transfer to the Calgary Airport at approximately 9 am on our final day, September 17, 2022. We will arrive at the Calgary Airport at approximately 11 am. Be sure your flight is booked for 1 pm or later.
The entire trip does require a certain level of mobility, including walking on uneven terrain, gentle hiking to get to scenic spots or hotel accommodations, and getting in and out of a bus. While you are at the hotels, we can recommend tours or activities that are not as active if you prefer. If you do have limited mobility that requires assistance, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you. Not all of the rooms are accessible on these properties, so please let us know if you have any mobility issues.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
