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 Travel Tips - What To
Know Before You Go
Start planning your Adventures
by Disney Glacier & Banff National Parks family vacation with this list of travel
tips that covers what to know before you go. |
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Preparing for Your Adventure
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Required Travel Documentation |
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If you are a U.S. citizen, you will need
a valid passport to enter Canada and return to the United States.
Your passport must be valid six months beyond your intended stay and
have 1-2 blank pages remaining. Allow yourself sufficient time to
have your application processed if you are applying for a new
passport or renewing an expired passport. Refer to
www.state.gov for further
details.
In addition, Guests 17 years of age or younger may be required to
show additional documentation when traveling with a single parent.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the Canadian
Embassy or Consulate at
www.canadianembassy.org for information on documentation
requirements.
Passport Services
You can apply for a passport through CIBT, Inc., a third party
travel document company servicing the travel industry (not
affiliated with the Walt Disney Company).
Click here for more information or call CIBT at
(800) 406-1523. Be sure to mention Adventures by Disney,
account #55134, for special pricing options.
PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL APPLY FOR TELEPHONE
CALLS made to access CIBT specialists. |
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What to Pack |
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Please limit your baggage to one piece
of luggage per person plus one carry-on. Due to frequent security
changes, we recommend that you check with your air carrier as well
as the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) web site
www.tsa.gov or current
restrictions.
Since a majority of your adventure will take place outdoors, attire
for your adventure should be casual and comfortable. However, you
may wish to don business casual attire for dinner. The following is
a list of clothing and other items you may want to bring:
Clothing
• T-shirts (both short and long-sleeved)
• Collared shirts
• Light sweater
• Jeans or long pants
• Casual dress/skirt (optional)
• Shorts
• Lightweight rain jacket
• Hat
• Swimsuit
• Closed-toe shoes
• Sturdy-soled walking shoes
• Sandals
Miscellaneous
• Passport and Visitor ETA
• Medication
• Camera/video camera
• Extra batteries or charger for camera
• Electric adapter
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries
• Umbrella
Hairdryers are available at the Glacier Park Lodge upon request. |
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Weather |
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Summer in both Glacier National Park,
Montana and Banff, Canada is sunny and mild. Rain is always a
possibility. Temperatures in the day average between 60° - 70°F, and
can dip down to 40°F at night. |
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En Route
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Arrival/Departure |
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Upon landing at Glacier International
Airport, you will be met outside the exit area by an Adventures
by Disney representative, who will direct you to your
transportation to Glacier Park Lodge. At the conclusion of the
adventure, you will be escorted to the Calgary International Airport
for your return flight home.
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Arrival/Departure Time
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Arrival
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FCA
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No later than 2:30 p.m.
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Departure
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8
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Not prior to 1 p.m.
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During Your Adventure
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Currency |
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The unit of currency in America is the
U.S. Dollar (USD). In Canada, the unit of currency is the Canadian
Dollar (CAD). ATM machines are available in most places along your
adventure to obtain cash in the local currency. Most hotels and
restaurants accept major credit cards and debit cards. |
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Tipping |
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Adventures by Disney
has taken care of certain tips and gratuities for all included meals
and activities such as tips for porters, housekeepers, drivers,
activity providers, local experts, and dining room staff for
included meals.
On Your Own Dining Gratuities: When eating at a
restaurant, a gratuity is usually included in the bill. If you feel
you have received exceptional service, you may leave an additional
gratuity. Many choose to simply "round up."
Adventure Guide Gratuities: Gratuities for your
Adventures Guides are not included. If you feel that your Adventure
Guides have provided excellent service, we suggest the following
discretionary gratuity: Per Guest/Per Adventure Guide/Per Day -
$5-$8 USD.
For example:
• For an 8-day adventure, the Adventure Guide gratuity per Guest,
per Adventure Guide: $40-$64 USD.
• For a family of 4 for an 8-day adventure: $160-$256 USD per
Adventure Guide. For 2 Guides, this is a total of: $320-$512 USD.
Adventure Guides accept local currency and U.S. dollars. |
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Transportation |
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When spending time on your own, you may
choose to visit a site that requires transportation. If this is the
case, convenient travel options include taxi or bus. Your Adventure
Guides are happy to assist in arranging additional transportation. |
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Language |
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English is the primary language in the
U.S. and in Alberta, Canada. |
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