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YOUNG LEARNERS: Parents / legal guardians are required to complete the Parental Consent Form. PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMS IN ADVANCE OF THE PROGRAM. We will turn the forms in as a group. Our address is: Road Scholar, 11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111, or submit a digital copy of the signed forms to rswestprograms@roadscholar.org. One or more of the meals on your program must be pre-selected. For your convenience, we have created an online form that can be filled out on any mobile device or computer. The link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet. We expect it will take less than 5 minutes to complete. At the bottom of the form there is a submit button. After submitting your form, you will have the opportunity to “submit another response” if you are traveling with someone in the same household.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
A signed Parental Consent form is required for this program. The form must be signed by both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the child participating in the program and returned to the program provider prior to the start of the program. You will receive the form as part of your program information packet. You will also be able to access the form through your online account.
Arrival day is on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Portland in Portland, Oregon
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation, 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, August 15, 2025 in Portland, Oregon at DoubleTree by Hilton Portland
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
Tri-Met MAX light rail to DoubleTree by Hilton Portland
Public Transportation
Phone: 5032387433
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Trimet Max/Light Rail can be found on the main level, beyond the Starbucks. The Red Line departs every 15 minutes. Instructions from the Airport MAX Station: 1) Purchase one ticket for each person in your traveling party. 2) Board MAX Red Line towards City Center & Beaverton TC. 3) Exit MAX at Lloyd Center/ NE 11th Ave MAX Station. 4) The hotel is across the street and to left as you exit the train- it is approximately a 0.2 mile walk. Routes and times are updated frequently and there may be a faster or more direct route found on the website. Additionally, construction or closures may not be reflected in the directions below. We encourage you to check on your own at www.trimet.org for fares and additional information.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is about 25 minutes (varies with traffic) .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
Taxi to Convention Center Hotels
Taxi
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Taxis are available at the airport. Exit baggage claim area on the lower level and walk to the third island (closest to the parking garage). Two local companies are Radio Cab (503-227-1212) and Broadway Cab (503-333-3333). If you need a taxi equipped to transport wheelchairs, contact Radio Cab (503-227-1212). Advance reservations are recommended for this service.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Ride share options in Portland
Ride Share
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Uber, Lyft and Wingz are available at the Portland International Airport. Book your ride on their app, exit the baggage claim area on the lower level and walk to the second island.
Arrival day is on 8/10/2025.
Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Portland in Portland, Oregon.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation, 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, August 15, 2025 in Portland, Oregon at DoubleTree by Hilton Portland.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
There is parking available at the hotel at a rate of $29/night.
DoubleTree by Hilton Portland from the airport
Travel east on NE Airport Way Follow signs to I-205 S Merge onto I-205 S Take exit 21B for I-84 W/US-30 W toward Portland Merge onto I-84/US-30 W Take exit 1 toward Lloyd Center Follow signs for OR-99E / Convention Center Continue onto NE Lloyd Blvd. Turn right onto NE 9th Ave. The DoubleTree by Hilton Portland is one block up, on the left
DoubleTree Hotel (Portland, OR) from I-5 North
From I-5 North: 1. Take exit 302A toward Moda Center / City Center 2. Turn right onto NE Weidler St. 3. Turn right on 9th Ave 4. The hotel is on your left 3 blocks south
DoubleTree Hotel (Portland, OR) from I-5 South
From I-5 South: 1. Take Exit 302A to Moda Center--City Center 2. Merge onto N Vancouver Ave 2. Turn left onto Weidler St. 3. Turn right on 9th Ave 4. The hotel is on the left 3 blocks south