GATEWAY HOTELS
Wherever you start or finish your trek you won't want to miss the chance to sample some city life. Our hotels make excellent bases for sightseeing or exploring the nightlife, as well as being right at your trek departure point.
Trek hotels are all set up to take care of you - clean, comfortable, safe and inexpensive. We have negotiated an allotment of rooms in all the Trek Hotels and booking in advance guarantees a bed will be there for you.
Please note that the California Coast, Yosemite & Tahoe, New York to Niagara Falls Mini Adventures as well as the Grand Canyon rafting trip do not use these gateway hotels. No reservation changes can be made later than one month before your trek departure and there are no refunds for cancelled accommodation vouchers.
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Anchorage
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites
1200 L Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Tel: 907-276-0110
Fax: 907-258-4914
Transfer information:
The hotel offers a 24 HOUR FREE SHUTTLE. Contact the hotel upon arrival using the hotel phone in the baggage claim area, or call the hotel directly. A tip of US$2 per person is recommended. If you wish to take a taxi, they leave from the designated taxi area near baggage claim. The fare should be approximately US$15-17, including tip.
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Antigua
El Hostal
1ra. Avenida Sur No. 8
Antigua
Guatemala
Tel: +502 7832-0442
Transfer information:
From Guatemala City Airport, we recommend taking an airport taxi found directly outside of the airport building. The fare should cost approximately Q230 - Q240 (between US$25 and US$30).
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Cancun
Ramada Cancun City
Av. Yaxchilan #41 sm 22
Cancun, Quintana Roo,
Mexico, CP 77500
Tel: 52 (998) 881-7870
Fax: 52 (998) 884-1324
Transfer information:
The local Taxi Union operates a "shared taxi" or "collectivo" shuttle from the airport to the hotel for approx. MP $70 (US $15-20). Purchase a taxi voucher at the desk just outside the main terminal. Do not pay the taxi driver directly. Transfer takes approx. 45 minutes.
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Las Vegas
Alexis Park Hotel
375 East Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Tel: (702) 796 3300
Fax: (702) 796 4334
Transfer information:
From the airport you may catch a taxi for approximately $10. The CLS Shuttle service is also available for approximately $7 per person. The trip takes approximately 5 minutes and transport services operate 24 hours a day.
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Los Angeles
The Hacienda Hotel
525 North Sepulveda Blvd
El Segundo
California 90245
Tel: (310) 615 0015
Fax: (310) 615 0217
Transfer information:
Los Angeles International Airport to Hacienda Hotel. The hotel is located one mile south of the airport. They provide a free 24-hour airport shuttle service to and from the airport (a nominal tip of approximately US$2 per person is recommended). When you arrive at the airport, go to the hotel phones in the baggage area and dial the appropriate number for the Hacienda. Tell them you are staying at the hotel and they will send a vehicle to pick you up. Alternatively, you can call them from a pay telephone at the airport - Tel: (310) 615 0015.
Note: All tours begin at 7:30 AM at the above hotel. If you make your own pre-tour accommodation arrangements, you are responsible for your own transportation to the above hotel.
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Mexico City
Mexico City Hostel
Republica de Brasil #8
Colonia Centro
Mexico City
Mexico Tel: (01-55) 551
Transfer information:
From Mexico City Airport to the hostel we recommend taking a taxi from directly right outside customs. This should cost approximately $280 Mexican pesos (US$20 - US$25) for up to 3 people.
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Miami
Days Hotel Thunderbird Beach Resort
18401 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Tel: (305) 931 - 7700
Fax: (305) 932 - 7521
Transfer information:
The Thunderbird is located on Miami Beach approximately 15 miles west of Miami International Airport. You must take the Super Shuttle for US$18 plus tip per person which runs 24 hours a day. Their representatives can be located just outside each baggage claim area in blue or gold jackets. They will issue you a boarding pass but payment is made directly to the driver of the van. Transfer takes approximately 45 minutes. Alternatively pre-book a shuttle by calling 'Super Shuttle' on 305-871-2000 in advance. A taxi to the hotel will cost approx. US$35.00.
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New York
Hilton Newark Airport
1170 Spring Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Tel: 1-908-351-3900
Fax: 1-908-351-9556
Transfer information: from Newark International Airport:
Transportation from this airport is the cheapest and most convenient. From Baggage Claim at the airport, take the Airtrain to station P4 and wait for the Newark Airport Hilton Complimentary Shuttle. This will bring you directly to the Hotel and a shuttle arrives/departs every 15-20 minutes. It is customary to tip the driver who helps you with your bag ($1-$2 per bag).
Transfer information: from JFK or La Guardia Airports:
From JFK and La Guardia airports you must transfer to New York Penn Station in Manhattan first. NY Penn Station is located at 31st and 7th Streets in Midtown. You will need to change at NY Penn Station and take another transfer to the Newark Liberty International Train Station, then board the Airtrain to P4 Station where you will find the Newark Airport Hilton Complimentary Shuttle bus that goes directly to the Hilton.
1). To transfer from the airport to New York Penn Station:
By Shuttle: The "Super Shuttle" service can be found adjacent to the Baggage Claim Area of the Airport and costs approximately US$25.00 (including tip) to the NY Penn Station.
By Bus: The most convenient service is the "New York Airport Express Service Bus". This bus departs from both airports every 20-30 minutes (7am- midnight) and stops are located at the 'Express Bus Stop' at each airport terminal. Cost is US$15.00. For reservations or for more info call (718) 875-8200 or visit their website at www.nyairportservice.com/. Use taxis for transport during the hours of midnight-7am.
2). To transfer from NY Penn Station to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station:
Trains depart New York Penn Station every 10-15minutes to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. Purchase ticket at the ticket window for Newark Liberty International Airport, ticket cost around $12.50, and wait till the train board displays your track. ALL trains that go to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station are displayed as "EWR." The train ride to the airport station is about 22-25 minutes. You will be asked to show you ticket while on the train.
3.) To transfer from Newark Liberty International Train Station to the Newark Airport Hilton:
After exiting the train follow the sign the read: "AIRTRAIN." Board the Airtrain and get off at P4 Station. Outside P4 station look for a the Newark Airport Hilton Complimentary Shuttle Bus. This bus will take you directly to the hotel and arrives/departs every 15-20 minutes. . It is customary to tip the driver who helps you with your bag $1-$2 per bag.
For more information and alternative routes please see the New Jersey Buses and Trains website at www.njtransit.com or the New York Port Authority website at www.panynj.gov.
Note: All tours begin at 7:30 AM at the above hotel. If you make your own pre-tour accommodation arrangements, you are responsible for your own transportation to the above hotel.
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San Francisco
Best Western Americania
121 Seventh Street
San Francisco
CA 94103
Tel: (415) 626-0200
Fax: (415) 626-3974
Transfer information:
The Best Western Americania is located in downtown San Francisco and can be reached from the San Francisco International Airport by shuttle which leaves approximately every 10 minutes. There are several companies available including Super Shuttle and Go Lorries and all cost around US$15 per person, including tip. They are available 24 hours a day and can be found just outside the terminal. The trip takes approximately 45 minutes depending on traffic.
Note: All tours begin at 7:30 AM at the above hotel. If you make your own pre-tour accommodation arrangements, you are responsible for your own transportation to the above hotel.
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San Jose
Hotel Villa Tournon
125 Meters east of "La Republica" Newspaper
San Jose
Costa Rica
Tel. (506) 233-6622
Transfer information:
The best way to get to the arrival point hotel is via taxi from the airport. There are fixed taxi rates from the airport (approximately $30 USD). It is a 45 minute drive (depending on traffic) into the city.
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San Jose (BOLT)
Hostel Nomadas Backpackers
100 N 125 W from Sabana Scotiabank
San Jose
Costa Rica
Tel. (506) 2232 1143
Transfer information:
From San Jose Airport, we recommend taking a taxi with the standard charge being approximately CRC17465 (US$35). Please ensure the taxi is marked TAXI AEROPUERTO as they are the official airport taxis.
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Seattle
Clarion Hotel Seattle International Airport
3000 South 176th Street
Seattle, Washington, 98198
Tel: (206) 242-0200
Fax: (206) 242-1998
Transfer information:
The hotel is located one mile from the airport and they provide a free 24-hour airport shuttle service (a nominal tip of approx. US$2 per person is recommended). When you arrive at the airport, go to the courtesy hotel phones in the baggage area and dial #38 to request a pick-up. To meet your shuttle follow the signs to the shuttle pick up area. (Head up the escalators, over the sky bridge and back down ground level and wait at island 1 or 3).
Note: All tours begin at 7:30 AM at the above hotel. If you make your own pre-tour accommodation arrangements, you are responsible for your own transportation to the above hotel.
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Vancouver
Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport
8811 Bridgeport Road
Richmond
BC V6X 1R9
Canada
Tel: 604-232-5505
Transfer information:
24 hour complementary shuttle from Vancouver Airport (approx. 10 mins journey time), less than 10 mins walk to the Skytrain, complementary hot buffet breakfast.
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