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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 September 20, 2026
Meet the group at Hotel Balmoral in San José
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 6:00 p.m. Orientation; 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
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.
There are two types of taxi services available at the Juan Santamaria International Airport. The most reliable one is the Taxis Unidos Aeropuerto--the official airport taxi service. A Taxis Unidos kiosk is located at the airport exit. The drivers wear company uniforms and the orange taxis have the Taxis Unidos logo emblazoned on the driver's door and passenger's door. Please discuss forms of payment and rates before boarding the vehicle. The taxis are metered and fares can be paid in dollars or colones. www.taxiaeropuerto.com
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, September 25, 2026 in Sarapiqui at Selva Verde Lodge
End of Trip: 7:30 a.m. after breakfast and group transfer; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Getting to the airport: This program concludes with a one-time morning transfer (includes independent travelers) from Sarapiqui to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) on the last day. The approximately 50-mile journey takes about 2 hours to complete. Please take this into effect when booking your international flights; do not select a departure flight that leaves San José any earlier than 12:30 p.m. if you wish to join the transfer.
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.