Covid-19

CLEANING

DeLuxe Hiking staff  will disinfect each vehicle prior to departure.  This includes:

• Cleaning all surfaces using approved disinfectants following government guidelines
• A continued emphasis on high contact areas
• Vehicles will be subject to daily cleaning with a focus on sanitizing.

FRESH AIR EXCHANGE

Our motorcoach HVAC systems are designed to inject a flow of fresh air into the cabin, renewing the air for the entire cabin every 5 minutes. (In a home or office, this is typically every 3 hours.)

VACCINES FOR STAFF

For the safety of our staff and guests, all Canadian coach driver and tour director employees of DeLuxe Hiking will have completed the COVID-19 vaccination series.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

DeLuxe Hiking provides recommended PPE to coach drivers and tour directors, cleaning staff, and all DeLuxe Hiking staff for their safety.

WEARING OF A FACEMASK

While travelling on the motorcoach, we continue to recommend:

• Wear a facemask if you feel it is in your best interest to do so
• Be respectful of those who feel it is right for them to wear a mask

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION in sharing the responsibility of ensuring the safety of fellow travellers:

Guests should NOT travel if they are sick, think they may be sick, have been exposed to someone who is sick, or have a temperature.

Follow the applicable protocols of each stop and itinerary item along our route. (Although requirements with respect to COVID-19 have been withdrawn, it is possible that something else may come along.) 

Guests should keep their cabin area clean and remove their own garbage at the end of each day using the provided garbage disposal unit.

Guests are welcome to bring their own supplies including face coverings, if applicable, as well as unscented disposable wipes and hand sanitizer.

Staffing Shortages are still an issue for restaurants, hotels, and attractions.  Your patience is appreciated.

Blankets and pillows:  A limited number of blankets and pillows will be available for sightseeing tours.  Guests are welcome to bring their own sanitized items for use on the coach.  Some guests are sensitive to the air conditioning, so a light jacket or wrap to wear while on the coach is suggested.

Water/Beverages:  Guests are welcome to bring their own reusable container for hot or cold beverages, provided it has a screw-on lid.  Bottled water will be available for a nominal fee.

Headphones are no longer available for purchase.  Guests need to bring their own headphones for use with personal devices and to enjoy all onboard entertainment including movies, satellite radio, and informative documentaries about local attractions.

Handouts:  There will be limited handouts of paper items such as maps, games, or handouts.  Guests are welcome to bring their own entertainment options such as reading materials, puzzle books, a tablet or iPad, etc.

If using an electronic device, it is strongly recommended that the book / movie / game(s) is downloaded to the device BEFORE boarding the coach.  Internet is limited on the coach for streaming/downloading and can be intermittent depending on location.  Of course, internet access is usually available at hotels and many of the stops while travelling.

Seat rotation is returning. All guests will initially take their assigned seats as noted in the ticket package. The coach will be freshly sanitized, and guests are welcome to bring along hand sanitizer or wipes for use in their area. Seat rotation will be in effect, but for health or safety reasons, may be adjusted at the discretion of our staff.