GATEWAY HOTEL DETAILS
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 departure point.
Grand American Adventures 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 Grand American Adventures hotels and booking in advance guarantees a bed will be there for you.
Please note that no reservation changes can be made later than one month before your trek departure and there are no refunds for cancelled accommodation vouchers.
Please check with your agent before your departure to verify details below.
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Latin America
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Anchorage
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites1200 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.
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Grand American Adventures contact:
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(310) 719 9911 or 1-800-345-8777
(07.00- 16.00 hrs Mon-Fri only) - (Pacific Time) |
PRICES (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Apr 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ69 UKŁ76 |
EURO86 EURO94 |
US$130 US$130 |
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Cancun
Radisson Hacienda Cancun HotelAvenida Nader 1 S.M. 2,
Cancun, Quintana Roo,
Mexico, CP 77500
Tel: 52 (998) 881-6500
Fax: 52 (998) 884-7954
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. They will issue you a receipt/ticket which you give directly to the taxi driver, do not pay him direct. The shuttle will make several stops before arriving at the hotel and should take about 45 minutes.
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Grand American Adventures contact:
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95 (310) 719 9911
(10.00-18.00 hrs Mon-Fri only Pacific Time) |
PRICES (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Nov 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ32 UKŁ33 |
EURO40 EURO41 |
US$56 US$56 |
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Las Vegas
Alexis Park Hotel375 East Harmon
Las Vegas
NV 89109
Tel: 1 (702) 796 3300
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.
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Grand American Adventures contact:
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(310) 719 9911 or (800) 345 8777
(08.00-17.00 hrs Mon-Fri only) - (Pacific Time) |
PRICES (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Nov 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ46 UKŁ49 |
EURO58 EURO58 |
US$80 US$80 |
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Lima
NOTE: We use alternative hotels for certain trips starting in Lima, please refer to your voucher and Trek Tips for exact details or contact us on +44(0)208-7723758.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 (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Nov 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ22 UKŁ29 |
EURO28 EURO35 |
US$42 US$49 |
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Los Angeles
The Hacienda Hotel525 North Sepulveda Blvd
El Segundo
California 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.
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Grand American Adventures contact:
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(310) 719 9911
(08.00-17.00 hrs Mon-Fri only Pacific Time) |
PRICES (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Nov 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ34 UKŁ35 |
EURO43 EURO43 |
US$60 US$60 |
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.
If you are traveling on a budget or are planning to stay longer in Los Angeles we recommend staying at the Hostelling International property. Reservations should be made directly with the hostel using the HI website.
More information & reservations HIUSA.ORG
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New York Area
Holiday Inn Harmon Meadow Secaucus300 Plaza Drive
Secaucus
NJ 07094
Tel: (201) 348 - 2000
Fax: (201) 348 - 6035
Transport from Newark International Airport
From this airport there are two easy and affordable methods for transportation to the Holiday Inn Secaucus by Taxi or by Shuttle.
Taxis can be found just outside of the Baggage Claim and for approximately $55 USD can take you to the Holiday Inn Secaucus. This journey takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Shuttle service can be found adjacent to the Baggage Claim Area of the Airport. The 'State Shuttle' costs approximately $40 USD (including tip) for transport to the Holiday Inn Secaucus. Reservations for the shuttle are suggested and can be made by calling 'State Shuttle' at (800) 427-3207 or (973) 729-0030.
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.
PRICES (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Nov 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ74 UKŁ76 |
EURO94 EURO94 |
US$130 US$130 |
Transport from JFK or La Guardia Airports
From JFK and La Guardia airports you must transfer to the NY Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan first. You will need to change at the NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and take another transfer to the Holiday Inn Hotel.
1). To transfer from the airport to NY Port Authority Bus Terminal:
By Shuttle: The "Super Shuttle" service can be found adjacent to the Baggage Claim Area of the Airport and costs approximately $25.00 USD (including tip) to the NY Port Authority Bus Terminal.
By Bus: The most convenient service is the "New York Airport Express Service Bus". This bus departs from both airport every 20-30 minutes (7am- midnight) and stops are located at the 'Express Bus Stop' at each airport terminal. Cost is $15.00 USD. For reservations or for more info call (718) 875-8200. Use taxis for transport during the hours of midnight-7am.
2). To transfer from NY Port Authority Bus Terminal to the Holiday Inn
Buses depart every 30 minutes to the Holiday Inn Secaucus. Proceed to NJ Transit Bus 320 which departs from Platform #71 in the NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and runs to a shopping area called The Plaza at Harmon Meadows in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Holiday Inn Secaucus is located within this shopping area. Within The Plaza at Harmon Meadows there are several bus stops. Inquire with the bus driver for the bus stop closest to the Holiday Inn. This bus fare costs approximately (one-way) $2.85 USD.
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.
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Grand American Adventures contact:
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(973) 627 5060 or (800) 637 8931
(08.00-17.00 hrs Mon-Fri only Eastern Time) |
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.
If you are traveling on a budget or are planning to stay longer in New York we recommend staying at the Hostelling International property. Reservations should be made directly with the hostel using the HI website.
More information & reservations HIUSA.ORG
All Grand American Adventures passengers booked to stay in the Holiday Inn Secaucus will receive a US$10 breakfast voucher. This includes all breakfast items on the menu (excluding buffet).
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San Francisco
Best Western Americania121 Seventh Street
San Francisco
CA 94103
Tel: (415) 626-0200
Fax: (415) 626-3974
Transport:
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 Lorries and all cost around $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.
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Grand American Adventures contact:
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(310) 719 9911
(08.00-17.00 hrs Mon-Fri only Pacific Time) |
PRICES (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Nov 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ53 UKŁ54 |
EURO66 EURO67 |
US$92 US$92 |
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.
If you are traveling on a budget or are planning to stay longer in San Francisco we recommend staying at the Hostelling International property. Reservations should be made directly with the hostel using the HI website.
More information & reservations HIUSA.ORG
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San Jose
Hotel Villa Tournon125 Meters east of "La Republica" Newspaper
San Jose, Costa Rica
Tel. (506) 233-6622
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 (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Nov 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ30 UKŁ33 |
EURO38 EURO40 |
US$57 US$57 |
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Seattle
Clarion Hotel Seattle International Airport3000 South 176th Street
Seattle
Washington, 98198
Tel: (206) 242-0200
Fax: (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).
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Grand American Adventures contact:
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(800) 345 8777
(08.00 -17.00 hrs Mon-Fri only Pacific Time) |
PRICES (All rates are per person per night with two people sharing a room)
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DATES:
Apr 09 - Mar 10: Apr 10 - Mar 11: |
PRICES:
UKŁ40 UKŁ44 |
EURO50 EURO54 |
US$75 US$75 |
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.
If you are traveling on a budget or are planning to stay longer in Seattle we recommend staying at the Hostelling International property. Reservations should be made directly with the hostel using the HI website.
More information & reservations HIUSA.ORG
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