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Program limited to 70 participants, divided into two smaller groups for most activities. Traveling companions who wish to be grouped together should note this on the Personal Information & Preferences form no less than 6 weeks prior to the program start.
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.
Arrival day is on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Meet the group at Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe in Santa Fe
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Monday, August 17, 2026 in Santa Fe at Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Santa Fe
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies according to destination .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Varies according to destination. .
Uber/Lyft
Ride Share
Cost: Varies according to destination. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
You must download the app to your phone or tablet and enter your information. When you are ready, request a car via the app. Please be aware that rideshare availability from the Santa Fe Airport is quite limited and sometimes unavailable. In addition, there are no regular shuttles or public transportation from the Santa Fe Airport to downtown. The Albuquerque International Sunport has many more transportation options available and we suggest you take this into account when booking your airfare.
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Santa Fe
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 70 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 65 miles .
Groome Transporation
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 5054745696
Cost: Please contact shuttle company for current rates.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Groome Transportation offers regular service between the Albuquerque Sunport and Santa Fe. Reservations are required. When you make your reservations, tell the shuttle service the hotel at which you'd like to be dropped off in Santa Fe and when you wish to return to Albuquerque. Reservations for the shuttles must be made at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date, or your place on the shuttle will not be guaranteed. Get current rates and reserve online at groometransportation.com or by phone 505-474-5696. Two pieces of luggage and one carry-on size allowed per person.
Arrival day is on 8/10/2026.
Meet the group at Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe in Santa Fe.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Monday, August 17, 2026 in Santa Fe at Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Valet parking in covered structure at the hotel; DAILY FEE APPLIES. Please contact hotel directly for current rates. The hotel does not waive the parking fee for Road Scholar participants.
US 285/84 (north of Santa Fe) to DRURY PLAZA HOTEL SANTA FE
Follow US 285 South or US 84 South to Espanola, NM, continuing on US 285/84 South to Santa Fe. In Santa Fe, turn left at third traffic light, W. Alameda St. Go about 1.5 miles and turn left on Paseo de Peralta. The entrance to the DRURY PLAZA HOTEL will be on your left, just before the next traffic light.
Albuquerque Sunport to DRURY PLAZA HOTEL SANTA FE
Exit the airport west onto Sunport Blvd., to I-25 North. Follow I-25 North about 60 miles to Santa Fe, exit 282B, St. Francis Dr. Continue north for about 3.5 miles to W. Alameda St. and turn right. Drive about 1.5 miles on Alameda St. and turn left onto Paseo de Peralta. The entrance to the DRURY PLAZA HOTEL will be on your left, just before the next traffic signal.
I-25 to DRURY PLAZA HOTEL SANTA FE
Follow I-25 (northbound or southbound) to Santa Fe, exit 282B, St. Francis Dr. Continue north for about 3.5 miles to W. Alameda St. and turn right. Drive about 1.5 miles on Alameda St. and turn left onto Paseo de Peralta. The entrance to the DRURY PLAZA HOTEL SANTA FE will be on your left, just before the next traffic signal.