Connections Program

Although our tours can be offered as “land only packages” from a specified starting point, leaving the guest responsible for getting to that starting point with a drive or a flight, we recognize that for most people the option to have these arrangements taken care of is a valuable service, simplifying the details of the trip. Thus, with our DeLuxe Hiking Tours, we include transportation to the starting point of the tour, as is appropriate for each itinerary:

motorcoach transportation to the start of the tour, with pickup points as described in the specific tour itinerary
flights from Toronto to the hiking destination

What is the Connections Program?

The Connections Program goes one step further, providing a stress-free way for guests to get from home, to their adventure, and back again, so that they can relax and enjoy their trip, from start to finish.
What are the Options?

The options for the Connections Program depend on where the traveller resides, and whether they need to connect at a motorcoach pickup point, at an airport, or at the starting hotel.

1) For Guests Within Taxi Service Range
If the guest resides within our door-to-door taxi service range, we’ll arrange service from their home to the trip designated pickup point or chosen airport. The fee for this service will depend on the distance involved.

2) For Guests Residing Outside Our Taxi Service Range and for Tours with Flights
For the convenience of guests living in communities outside the door-to-door taxi service range and out-of-province guests, a night of accommodation, pre-departure, is arranged at our partner hotels near the designated pickup points. For tours with flights, this option provides an included pre-departure hotel night near the airport. Parking is subject to availability and may have an additional charge.

It should be noted that for DeLuxe Hiking tours, there will be limited pickup points offered, so this is the most likely option: guests would drive to the partner hotel the day before departure and enjoy a night of accommodation, being refreshed and ready to be picked up by the motorcoach the next day.

3) Credit
For guests who want to make their own arrangements to get to the motorcoach pickup point or guests wanting the “land only package” to join the hiking tour at the destination starting point, a credit will be provided. The amount of the credit will depend on the specific itinerary.