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If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.
Arrival day is on December 8, 2026
Meet the group at Sheraton Quito Hotel in Quito
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; Day 2 6:30 a.m. Orientation.
Getting to the site: Independent travelers and those deviating from the program dates are responsible for arranging their own transfers. Please see the options below.
Taxi transportation is available at the international airport in Quito. Participants who wish to hire a taxi, can do so at the Airport Taxi Service booth located after clearing Customs. Please stop at the booth and let the representative know that you need a taxi to take you to your hotel (give hotel name) in Quito. The representative will give you a ticket that notes your destination and fare, from there you will exit the airport and look for a taxi service representative wearing an official airport badge who will direct you to the next available taxi. The driver will assist you with your luggage, collect your ticket, and drive you to your hotel. The taxis are not metered; the fare is a set rate, calculated based on your final destination. Payment to the driver must be made in US dollars, cash, and tipping is optional. Ecuador’s currency is the US dollar.
Some hotels offer an airport shuttle service which is complimentary or available at an additional cost. Please check the accommodation section of your program materials for more information and contact the hotel directly to make a reservation if applicable/appropriate.
If you prefer to schedule a private transfer, please contact 1-800-866-7111 or email roadscholarprograms@holbrooktravel.com for additional information.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 18, 2026 in Quito at Hosteria Rincon de Puembo
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Getting to the airport: Please check the accommodation section of your program materials for information on the availability of an airport shuttle service at your program hotel. Airport transfers sometimes need to be booked in advance and might include additional fees. These arrangements, if applicable, must be made directly with the hotel.
Taxi transportation can be arranged at the hotel; please ask for assistance at the front desk if you wish to hire a taxi.
If you prefer to schedule a private transfer, please contact 1-800-866-7111 or email roadscholarprograms@holbrooktravel.com for additional information.
Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404.
Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.