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The rafting company requires an assumption of risk agreement form to be signed prior to the river rafting trip. Parents must complete forms for children attending the program. A Parental Consent Form must be completed for each child enrolled in the program. These forms should be mailed, faxed or scanned/emailed to NAU Road Scholar. MAIL: Northern Arizona University, PO Box 5604, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5604. SCAN/EMAIL: roadscholaroperations@nau.edu. FAX: 928-523-5991. Note: Please be sure to reference your program # and start date. Thank you.
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, July 20, 2025.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, July 25, 2025 in Departures at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff
End of Trip: 11:30 a.m. approximately, upon arrival at starting hotel; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.
Flagstaff Airport (FLG) to Progam Hotel
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 5 miles .
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Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
ACE Taxi 928-707-4030 Sun Taxi 928-779-1111 Apex Taxi 928-779-0000 Ride Share services also available The Flagstaff Airport is serviced by American Airlines, with 2-5 flights daily to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Early booking is encouraged for plane tickets, as the price goes up when the plane is almost full. Airfare to Flagstaff is much cheaper (exact cost varies) if connecting flights are also on American.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 150 miles .
Car Rentals
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Many find that if they are traveling with more than two people it is less expensive and more convenient to rent a car from the airport. Highways and directions to Flagstaff are straightforward and the scenery magnificent. For best rates with car rental companies we recommend early booking.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) (FIRST DAY of PROGRAM) 4541, 16157, 5831 and 21044)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 150 miles .
Groome Transportation Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8004487988
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Check Groome Transportation for shuttle departure and arrival times PRIOR to booking flights. Advance reservations required. There are 12 shuttles daily between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and the Flagstaff Visitor Center / Amtrak. Upon making the booking, please be sure you understand the directions on where to meet the shuttle at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Please note that there are two La Quinta hotels in Flagstaff. Road Scholar programs stay at Flagstaff La Quinta (West) located at 2015 S. Beulah Rd. Drop off/pick up at Flagstaff La Quinta (West) is available by advanced reservation only (extra charge each way for hotel drop/pick up, inquire when you make your reservation). Otherwise, drop/pick up is at Flagstaff Visitor Center / Amtrak; taxi or ride share to hotel extra charge.
Arrival day is on 7/20/2025.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, July 25, 2025 in Departures at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff.
End of Trip: 11:30 a.m. approximately, upon arrival at starting hotel; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Station: Flagstaff Amtrak
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 2 miles .
Taxi
Cost: Please call or go online for rates.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Westbound train from Chicago arrives 8:51 PM and departs at 8:57 PM Eastbound train from Los Angeles arrives at approximately 4:31 AM and departs at 4:37 AM. Times subject to change. Check Amtrak for current schedules. Call for taxi or other ride sharing services for transport to hotel. www.amtrak.com
Arrival day is on 7/20/2025.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, July 25, 2025 in Departures at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff.
End of Trip: 11:30 a.m. approximately, upon arrival at starting hotel; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Free parking at La Quinta for the duration of the program.
Flagstaff La Quinta from I-17
Travel north on I-17 until it ends, becoming Milton Road in Flagstaff, AZ. Turn left at the first stop light on Forest Meadows. Continue for quarter block to the next light on Beulah Blvd. Turn right on Beulah and drive for a quarter block. La Quinta is on the left, 2015 S. Beulah.
Flagstaff La Quinta From I-40
From I-40, take exit 195 and head north towards Flagstaff and Grand Canyon. This puts you northbound on Milton Road. At the first stoplight, turn left onto Forest Meadows. Continue west on Forest Meadows for one block to the next stoplight at Beulah Blvd. Turn right on Beulah Blvd and continue for a quarter block. La Quinta is on the left at 2015 S. Beulah Blvd.