Known as “the Scenic City,” Chattanooga straddles the Tennessee River and boasts amazing views of the mountains of southeastern Tennessee. It’s the perfect home base for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the area’s natural wonders — with kayaking, hiking, zip lining and more, there’s no shortage of truly fun ways to discover popular green spaces and see the sights. In the downtown, you’ll find a range of cultural and historical landmarks, like the famous Tennessee Aquarium, the interactive Creative Discovery Museum and the vibrant riverfront, complete with a riverwalk. Must-see attractions include the landmark Chattanooga Choo Choo — a train station named after the famous Glenn Miller song.

As a Titanium Member, you’ll indulge in extra special benefits, including a per-person Backstage Pass Tour*, giving you exclusive VIP access to the animals during your visit to Tennessee Aquarium on Day 2 (11:15 a.m.). Experience the River Journey Aquarium in an exciting new way and get a sense of what it’s like to be an animal caretaker with up-close and personal contact with a range of freshwater creatures. You can visit the Food Prep Room to see how daily meals are prepared, explore the Keepers Only area to check out some of aquarium’s largest specimens, have a fun and educational animal encounter and other behind-the-scenes delights.

Plus, Titanium Members will enjoy the Platinum Inclusions on this DreamTrips experience.

Life is amazing when you’re a Titanium Member!

*Backstage Pass Tours of River Journey Aquarium are available daily at 11:15 a.m. only. Please plan to be at River Journey Aquarium membership desk by 11 a.m.

On this DreamTrip to Chattanooga, Tennessee, Platinum Members will be treated to a per-person ticket for the IMAX 3D Theater to use during your visit to Tennessee Aquarium on Day 2. Settle in for a wonderful family-friendly movie* on Chattanooga’s largest film screen where you’ll enjoy an enhanced cinematic experience thanks to the theater’s new IMAX with Laser projection system. This state-of-the-art technology — available in only a few theaters worldwide! — gives you sharper images, more vivid colors, next-generation audio and so much more. You’re sure to be as impressed as you are entertained.

Life is great when you’re a Platinum Member!

*Please review showtimes posted on the theater website closer to the time of travel.

Day 1

Check into the hotel at any time after 3 p.m.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Visit the welcome table in the hotel lobby.
7-8:30 p.m.: Welcome reception at the hotel.
The rest of the evening at your leisure. Dinner is at your own expense.

Day 2

7-9:45 a.m.: Hot buffet breakfast in a private space at the hotel.
10 a.m. – 6:20 p.m.: 1-day excursion to downtown Chattanooga; includes per-person admission ticket for Tennessee Aquarium and round-trip transportation. See Additional Information for details and restrictions. Lunch is at your own expense. 
• 10 a.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to downtown Chattanooga.
• Use your included admission ticket for Tennessee Aquarium to discover some of the creatures that live above and below water.
• Check out the River Journey building with its otters, frogs, giant catfish and other freshwater animals, as well as the Ocean Journey building with its sharks, penguins, jellyfish, butterflies and more.
• You can also enjoy complimentary daily programs, including Secret Reef Dive Shows, Swamped with Turtles and Lemur Life.
• The rest of your time in the city can be spent in any way that you’d like. While you’re downtown, why not rent a bicycle to get around through the local bike share program? Or, simply pop into a restaurant for a bite and some people-watching. You can also visit the shops, museums and other spots at your leisure.
• 6 p.m.: Return transfer from downtown.
• 6:20 p.m.: Arrive back at the hotel.
The rest of the evening at your leisure. Dinner is at your own expense.

Day 3

7-10 a.m.: Hot buffet breakfast in a private space at the hotel.
A day at your leisure. We suggest that you explore the area with self-guided activities such as tubing or rafting on Hiwassee River, or taking a sightseeing duck boat tour along Tennessee River. For something different, head to Coolidge Park for some family fun in an expansive greenspace, complete with antique carousel, climbing wall, interactive play fountain and more. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.

Day 4

7-10 a.m.: Hot buffet breakfast in a private space at the hotel.
The rest of the morning at your leisure until checkout.
Check out of the hotel by noon.

Itinerary subject to change.

Courtyard^® by Marriott^® Chattanooga at Hamilton Place is conveniently located in the business district, putting guests close to Hamilton Place Mall, the city’s 2-story shopping paradise. After a day of exciting activities and adventures, slow down and mingle with friends over a drink at the bistro restaurant — or you can recharge for the evening ahead in your thoughtfully appointed guest room designed with comfort in mind.

Hotel features:
• The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.^® restaurant, Starbucks^® coffee and 24-hour market.
• Seasonal outdoor pool.
• 24-hour fitness center.
• Outdoor terrace.
• Walkable to Hamilton Place Mall.
• Within 10 miles (16 kilometers) of top attractions, including Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park and Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
• Complimentary self-parking.

Guest Room accommodations with:
• 1 king bed plus 1 sofa bed, or 2 queen beds. Please note: Bedding type is subject to hotel availability. Child pricing is based on sharing existing bed(s). An extra bed is available at no additional cost in rooms with 2 queen beds; up to 2 infant cribs are available at no extra charge in either room type.
• Maximum occupancy 4 people.
• Minimum occupancy 1 adult.
• Air conditioning.
• Private bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries.
• Hairdryer and bathrobe to use during your stay.
• Desk with ergonomic chair.
• Iron and ironing board.
• Coffee- and tea-making facilities.
• Minifridge.
• Microwave.
• 32-inch (81-centimeter) flat-screen television with premium channels.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.

Check-in: 3 p.m.
Checkout: noon.
Minimum check-in age is 18.

Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga at Hamilton Place
2210 Bams Drive
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421, United States

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Pricing for children for this hotel may differ from (and be greater than) pricing for adults. Click SELECT to check. If the pricing for children differs from the pricing for adults, refer to the Terms and Conditions section for further details.

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Hotel Check-in Requirements

By booking this DreamTrip I understand that the hotel may request a credit card upon check-in. The hotel may request the credit card in order to: a) place a monetary hold of US$50-200; or b) hold for incidental, security or other charges. By booking, I acknowledge having received notice of this potential charge and accept that Rovia™ recommends a credit card rather than a debit or bank card be used in the event the hotel requests the card. I understand that any such request made by the hotel is outside of the control of Rovia and is strictly a hotel policy. Should I have questions concerning the hotel’s policy, I accept responsibility for contacting the hotel independent of Rovia. 

For peace of mind, why not consider an optional travel insurance plan through Travel Guard? Offering assistance with common travel problems like flight delays or lost luggage, Travel Guard can help you start your next adventure prepared for the unexpected!

Please contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

Please note: The price shown above is subject to change based on promotional pricing availability, room type(s) booked, taxes, etc.

Please be aware that children’s pricing is based on hotel rates, excursion costs and other inclusions.

Please note: At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Please note: A host is provided only on trips with bookings of 10 or more adults.

Gratuities are not included. We suggest providing gratuities at your own discretion.

Don’t forget to check out DT Local on the DreamTrips app for suggestions from our membership community on participating restaurants, spas, entertainment options and other activities near you.

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Tennessee Aquarium:
• All exhibit galleries at the aquarium are fully handicap accessible.
• A limited number of wheelchairs are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis for US$7 each. Photo ID is required for rental.
• Tactile kits are available for guests who are blind or who have low vision. These bags include items that represent some of the animals and other elements found in the aquarium exhibits.
• For safety reasons, guests with strollers are not permitted to use the escalators and instead must use the elevators located in each of the buildings.
• Flash photography is not permitted in some areas. Please pay attention to signage related to photography that can be found throughout the aquarium buildings.
• A full list of the aquarium’s complimentary daily programs can be found here, complete with scheduling information, location details and more.
• Gratuities are not necessary at the aquarium.
• Gratuities for your driver are not included. We suggest providing gratuities at your own discretion.

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Customize Your Package – Optional Add-On Details 
 
IMAX theater admission ticket at Tennessee Aquarium (US$8 per person age 3 years and older; free of charge for guests ages 2 years and younger)
Take your movie-going experience up a notch when you watch a family-friendly film via the theater’s exciting new IMAX with Laser projection system. This state-of-the-art technology is available on only a few screens worldwide, so you know you’re in for something special. You’ll be treated to enhanced image resolution, brighter colors and more intense audio — not to mention the city’s largest movie screen! Click select to purchase this ticket. 
 

Cancellation Policy*: If you cancel 91 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund of the amount you paid for the trip less a fee of US$50. If you cancel between 46 and 90 days before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$100. If you cancel within 45 days of the start date of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. All fees are applicable on a per-person basis.

*This cancellation policy is subject to rules and regulations in applicable jurisdictions in which our travel supplier is based. Therefore, in the event of conflict between the cancellation policy displayed here and cancellation terms in supplier booking terms, the provisions of the booking terms will prevail.

Name Change Policy: Name changes must be done no later than June 30 and are subject to a US$50 name change fee. Name changes after this date are not allowed.

Members can’t combine DreamTrips Points. Your membership level determines the maximum amount of DreamTrips Points you can use. If you have more than 50 Rovia Bucks, you can apply them in the checkout process.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash or Rovia Bucks, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit.

Make sure that your passport and visa, if applicable, are up-to-date before you leave! It’s important to double check that you have all the identification and other documentation required by the specific country you’re traveling to. In many countries, passports and visas must be valid for 6 months or longer after the trip end date. If you are unable to obtain the required identification and other documentation, the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.

Make sure that you request a name change or room change at least 31 or more days before the 1st day of your trip. Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Each individual, including each child, who is coming along with you on your DreamTrip is required to have a booking prior to the commencement of the trip. If you do not book and pay for each such person in advance of the trip, you will be charged the hotel’s then-current rate, not the trip price, for each such person at the time of your check-in.

Pricing for children is based on their age at the time of travel and may be subject to additional terms and conditions of individual hotels and all-inclusive resorts. Also, pricing for children can vary, and may be higher than pricing for adults. Therefore, before you book any travel, please check the relevant hotel or resort website for applicable terms and conditions as well as details regarding their pricing structure.

Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on 2 adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from us.