Gateway hotel details

Anchorage Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites
1200 L Street
Anchorage
Alaska 99501
Tel: 1 (907) 276-0110
Fax: 1 (907) 258-4914


Transport: 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.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Anchorage (Northern Lights) Ramada Anchorage Downtown
115 East 3rd Avenue
Anchorage
Alaska 99501
Tel: 1 (907) 272-7561
Fax: 1 (907) 272-3879


Transport: The hotel offers a 24 hour free shuttle. Contact the hotel upon arrival using the hotel phone in baggage reclaim area, or call the hotel directly. It is normal to tip the "free" shuttle driver $2 per person.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Atlanta Fairfield Inn Atlanta Airport North
1255 Walker Avenue
East Point
Georgia 30344
Tel: 1 (404) 767-5374
Fax: 1 (404) 767-5633


Transport: The hotel provides a free, 24-hr airport shuttle (a tip of US $2 per person is recommended). Contact the hotel upon arrival by using the courtesy phone located in the baggage claim area, or proceed to the hotel shuttle pick up area outside of baggage claim and look for the Renaissance Hotel shuttle (it also stops at the Fairfield Inn North). The shuttle comes by approximately every 20 minutes. (Please be aware that there is also a Fairfield Inn Atlanta Airport South so please be sure you are calling the correct hotel and boarding the correct shuttle).


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Atlanta (Premium) The Ellis Hotel
176 Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Georgia 30303
Tel: 1 (404) 523-5155
Fax: 1 (404) 525-7872


Transport: The easiest way to travel from the airport to the Ellis Hotel is by taxi which costs between US$25-$30. There is also a Super Shuttle airport service which costs between US$15-$20 taking clients to multiple stops. Should you wish to use this service please report to the Super Shuttle kiosk.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Boston Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center
811 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA 02118
Tel: 1 (617) 445-6400
Fax: 1 (617) 445-6411


Transport: Hampton Inn & Suites offer a FREE shuttle for airport pickups and dropoffs. Airport pickups are outside the baggage claim & can be arranged by using the hotel phones located in the baggage claim area to call the listed number for the hotel. Taxi fare approx $20. For drop-offs at the airport, clients can schedule times with the hotel front desk. The hotel also offers free daily shuttle departures to designated major attractions within Boston - ask hotel staff for details.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Buenos Aires Hotel Tribeca Buenos Aires
1265 Bartolome Mitre St
Buenos Aires
CP 1007
Argentina
Tel: 54-11-4372-5444


Transport: Please take a taxi directly from the airport to the hotel by using the provided taxis outside the airport. Make sure you use only metered taxis and that they use them. When you pay the taxi driver, be sure to take note of the serial number as they have been known to say your bill was counterfeit and ask for another one but keeping the original.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Cancun Ramada Cancun City
Av. Yaxchilan #41 sm 22
Quintana Roo
Cancun
Mexico CP 77500
Tel: 52 (998) 881-7870
Fax: 52 (998) 881-1324


Transport: 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.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Cancun (Family) Hotel Q Bay
Boulevard Kukulkhan Km. 3
Quintana Roo
Cancun 77500
Mexico
Tel: 0052 998 898 867


Transport: 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.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Chicago Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown
162 East Ontario Street
Chicago
IL 60611
Tel: 1 (312) 787-3580
Fax: 1 (312) 787-1299


Transport: "Continental Airport Express" is a private shuttle company and can be found in the airport baggage claim area. Cost is approx. US $28 per person, plus tip. Transfer takes approx. 45 minutes. If you wish to pre-reserve your shuttle, call within the US toll-free (888) 284-3826 or visit www.airportexpress.com.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Cusco Hotel Suenos del Inca
119 Street Alabado
San Blas
Cusco
Peru
Tel: +51 84 242299
Fax: +51 84 223583


Transport: For those completing one of our Inca Trail treks, transfers to your hotel in Cusco is included. Details will be provided with your pre-departure itinerary. Taxi transfers cost approx. US$5.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Fairbanks Springhill Suites Fairbanks
575 1st Ave
Fairbanks
AK 99701
Tel: +907-451-6552
Fax: +907-451-6553


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Havana Ambos Mundos Hotel
Calle Obispo No: 153
Esq. a Mercaderes
Havana Vieja
Cuba
Tel: +53 7860 9529


Transport: Jose Marti International Airport is located about 20km from the hotel so it's only a quick 20 minute journey to reach the Hotel Ambos Mundos. There are two taxi companies you can use, OK taxi or Panataxi and they will charge you approximately 15CUC for the ride.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Houston Crowne Plaza River Oaks
2712 Southwest Freeway
Houston
TX 77098
Tel: 1 (713) 557-1270


Transport: The hotel is located 27 miles from the George Bush Intercontinental airport and13 miles from Houston Hobby airport. From the international airport a SUPER shuttle can be taken for a charge of approx $23 USD. Alternatively a taxi can be taken to the hotel for approx $60USD.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Jackson Jackson Hole Lodge
420 W. Broadway
Jackson Hole
WY 83001
Tel: 1 (307) 733-2992
Fax: 1 (307) 739-2144


Transport: There are various taxi and shuttle services operating from Jackson Hole Airport. The Alltrans/Gray Line shuttle meets all incoming and departing flights during summer months. A one way journey to Jackson costs $16pp and will stop at area hotels. A taxi to Jackson costs $35 for one or two people (if more than two people, additional charges of $7 for each extra passenger).


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Juneau Goldbelt Hotel Juneau
51 Egan Drive
Juneau
AK 99801
Tel: 1 (888) 478-6909


Transport: Your tour includes a free meet and greet service at the airport, transfer from the airport to the hotel, and waterfront or mountain-view room.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Ketchikan Cape Fox Lodge Ketchikan
800 Venetia Way
Ketchikan
AK 99901
Tel: 1 (907) 225-8001


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

La Paz Hotel Rosario La Paz
Av. Illampu 704
Casilla Centro
La Paz
12446
Bolivia
Tel: 591-2245-1658


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Las Vegas Alexis Park Hotel
375 East Harmon Avenue
Las Vegas
NV 89169
Tel: 1 (800) 582-2228
Fax: 1 (702) 796-4334


Transport: From the airport you may catch a taxi for approximately US$10. The CLS Shuttle service also is available for approximately US$7 per person. The trip takes approximately 5 minutes and transport services operate 24 hours a day.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Lima NOTE: We use alternative hotels for certain trips starting in Lima, please refer to the appropriate tour dossier here for exact details or contact us on +44(0)208-682-8920


Transport: Typical taxi transfer to our gateway hotels in Lima cost approx US$18. Each journey will take about 45 minutes. For those participating on one of our Inca Trail treks, some transfers are included during the tour. Details of these will be provided with your pre-departure itinerary.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Los Angeles Custom Hotel
8639 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles
CA 90045
Tel: 1 (310) 645-0400
Fax: 1 (310) 258-5738


Transport: The hotel provides a complimentary luxury shuttle service to and from LAX daily from 5am to 2am. For LAX pickup please call us at 310.645.0400, prompt #2 upon your arrival (please collect your luggage before you call) and our staff will provide you with pickup instructions. For parties larger than 5, please contact us 3 hours in advance.

Alternatively, you can call them from a pay telephone at the airport - Tel: (310) 615 0015.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Los Angeles (Mini Adventures) The Hacienda Hotel
525 North Sepulveda Blvd
El Segundo
CA 90245
Tel: 1 (310) 615-0015
Fax: 1 (310) 615-0217


Transport: 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.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Manaus, Brazil Hotel Tropical
Av. Coronel Teixeira
1320 - Ponta Negra
Manuas, Amazonas
69037-00
Brazil

Tel: +55 (92) 2123 50
Fax: +55 (92) 3658 50


Transport: The Tropical Manaus is in the heart of the Amazon jungle on the banks of the Rio Negro in the northern part of Brazil, only 10km from the Brigadeiro International Airport and 16km from Manaus Theatre. A taxi will cost approx. US$35.00.


Prices: Full room rate for single or double occupancy by passengers on the same booking.

Miami Thunderbird Beach Resort Hotel
18401 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
Miami, FL
Tel: 1 (305) 931-7700


Transport: Take a 'Super Shuttle', which operates 24 hours/day. Costs US $23, plus tip. Super Shuttle representatives are located outside the baggage claim area of the airport in blue or gold jackets. Transfer takes approx. 45 minutes. Alternatively prebook a shuttle by calling 'Super Shuttle' on 305-871-2000 in advance.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

New York Area Hilton Newark Airport
1170 Spring Street
Elizabeth
NJ 07201
Tel: 1 (908) 351-3900
Fax: 1 (908) 351-9556


Transport 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).


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

San Francisco Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel
1500 Van Ness Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Tel: 1 (415) 441-4000


Transport: For passengers arriving at San Francisco International Airport and travelling to the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel. If you are taking the Bart, the Civic Stop is the closest Bart Station. From here you can walk to the hotel however, it is uphill with luggage and may be easier to take a US$7-$10 taxi ride. Alternatively the airport operates a multi-hotel drop off Super Shuttle from the main level of the airport (above baggage collection), it takes 40 minutes (14 miles) depending on traffic and costs between $15 and $20 per person, although a tip of $1-$2 is generally appreciated. This is a multi-hotel drop off operated by the airport itself. A taxi will take you directly from San Francisco airport to the hotel for between $35-$40.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

San Francisco (Mini Adventures) USA Hostel
711 Post Street
San Francisco
USA - CA 94109
Tel: 1-415-440-5600
Fax: 1-415-651-8802


Transport: Take the Super Shuttle from the main level of the airport (above baggage collection). It takes 40 minutes and costs between $15 and $20 per person, although a tip of $1-$2 is generally appreciated. Alternatively a taxi direct from the airport to the hotel is between $40-$45.



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.

San Jose Hotel Villa Tournon
125 Meters east of "La Republica" Newspaper
San Jose, Costa Rica
PO 6606
Tel. 1 (506) 2233-6622


Transport: 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.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Seattle Clarion Hotel Seattle International Airport
3000 South 176th Street
Seattle
Washington, 98198
Tel: 1 (206) 242-0200
Fax: 1 (206) 242-1998


Transport: 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).


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).

Vancouver Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport
8811 Bridgeport Road
Richmond
BC V6X 1R9
Canada
Tel: 1 (604) 232-5505


Transport: 24 hour complementary shuttle from Vancouver Airport (approx. 10 mins journey time), less than 10 mins walk to the Skytrain, complementary hot buffet breakfast.


Prices: Per person per night for a bed in a twin share room with another passenger (we will match you with another solo traveller where possible).