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Arrival day is on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Meet the group at Refuge Inn in Chincoteague , Va.
Start of Trip: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. motel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 31, 2025 in Chincoteague , Va. at Refuge Inn
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. motel check-out.
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 2 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 100 miles .
Hertz
Car Rentals
Phone: 8006543131
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Car rental is available at the airport (www.norfolkairport.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation). Plan on a 2 1/2 hour drive from the airport to Chincoteague Island. It is highly recommended that you have a car while on the island. Chincoteague Island is a lovely step back in time, and there is no taxi service on the island. Taxi service from the airport is limited and expensive due to the distance. Please ensure you have transportation set up prior to leaving home.
Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 55 miles .
Hertz
Car Rentals
Phone: 4107492235
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Car rental is available at the airport (flysbyairport.com/#parking). Plan on about an hour's drive from the airport to Chincoteague Island. It is highly recommended that you have a car while on the island. Chincoteague Island is a lovely step back in time, and there is no taxi service on the island. Taxi service from the airport is limited and expensive due to the distance. Please ensure you have transportation set up prior to leaving home.
Arrival day is on 10/26/2025.
Meet the group at Refuge Inn in Chincoteague , Va..
Start of Trip: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. motel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 31, 2025 in Chincoteague , Va. at Refuge Inn.
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. motel check-out..
There is no charge for parking at the motel
All points north or south
You will be traveling either north or south on Rte 13. Turn east onto Rte. 175 at T's Corner in Oak Hall, Va. Rte 175 will bring you on to Chincoteague Island. Continue on Maddox Blvd through 2 stop lights and one traffic circle, approximately 1.5 miles. The motel is on your right.
Chincoteague Island
The weather on Chincoteague Island is seasonal. It is usually cool in the early morning and evening, but warms up nicely during the day. Participants wishing more information about the area may contact the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce at ChincoteagueChamber.com or 757-336-6161.