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Exploring Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico

Highlights

  • Stroll the Plaza and shop for authentic Pueblo crafts.
  • Take a walking tour of historic Santa Fe.
  • Climb into the cliff dwellings at Bandelier National Monument.
  • Taste the unique flavors of the Southwest at the many great restaurants along the route.
  • Horseback ride or take a llama trek into the surrounding mountains for a couple of hours.
Season: March to November
Duration: 7 to 10 Nights
Starting from: $3,895

Destinations

  • Albuquerque - 1 night: Fly into Albuquerque and check into your hotel, then visit Old Town for an authenic meal with unique Southwest flavors.
  • Santa Fe - 2-3 nights: Santa Fe is known for it's historic plaza, art galleries, museums and cultural events.
  • Taos - 2-3 nights: Stroll along the many shops and art galleries, then visit the famous Taos Pueblo for a look at ancient Indian dwellings.
  • Albuquerque - 1 night: Spend your last night at a campground near the metro Albuquerque area.
  • Friendly guidance from an experienced Trip Planner
  • Personalized Adventure Kit trip portfolio
  • First night accommodation in a 3-4 star hotel in your gateway city
  • Rental of a deluxe RV, sized to suit your group or a full-size SUV
  • Nightly reservations in carefully chosen campgrounds or deluxe lodging in or around the National Parks

Albuquerque Desert Jeep Tour - 3 hour

Tour the Ojito Wilderness area where you will see tent rocks left behind from an extinct volcano, view an 1800s wagon train station, petroglyphs and the ruins of Spanish homesteads dating back to the 1700s.  $115/Adult; $95/Child (12 and under)

Albuquerque Mountain Jeep Tour - half day

This tour takes you into the Jemez Mountains and provides fabulous views of an extinct volcano reportedly 100 times greater than Mount St. Helen's. You will also see an unexcavated Native American ruin, visit a Pueblo, and the town of Ponderosa. $185/Adult; $135/Child (12 and under)

Santa Fe Horseback Ride - 2 hour

Begin your 2-hour horseback ride on a ranch homesteaded in 1882. You will get a taste of what the early cowboys and settlers experienced before you continue on to the movie sets of over 300 Western movies. Ride down the same streets that John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Kevin Costner and many other stars rode in your favorite Westerns. Bring your camera along. $75/person, minimum age 9.

Taos Guided Hike with Llamas - 4 hour

Llama trekking allows you to enjoy the gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery with a gentle llama companion to carry the supplies for a gourmet lunch. The experienced guides share their wealth of knowledge about the area's flora and fauna (and they cook the lunch). You set the pace on this hike.  $99/Adult; $69/Child (ages 3 through 12).  Children 2 and under are free.

Taos Scenic Float Trip- half day

Paddle an inflatable raft or funyak through the basalt rock canyon of the lower Rio Grande River into the lush, peaceful Orilla Verde State Park. This mellow stretch of river is perfect for younger children and adults seeking a relaxed, scenic voyage. Swimming and lounging in the river is a refreshing way to keep cool. Minimum age varies with water level. $50/Adults; $40/Child (ages 3 through 12).  Funyaks are an extra $10/Person.

Taos Whitewater Trip- half day

Get set to get wet as you paddle an inflatable raft or funyak down the Rio Grande river as it snakes through the towering cliffs of Pilar Canyon and races you down exciting Class 3 rapids such as Albert Falls, The Narrows, and Big Rock. This section of river is teeming with big waves, fast water, and lots of action. Minimum age is 8 to 13 based on water level.   $50/Adult; $40/Child.  Funyaks are an extra $10/Person.
Arizona's Red Rocks and Grand Canyon Country

Arizona's Red Rocks and Grand Canyon Country

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $3,095

Fly into Phoenix. Visit the renowned Heard Museum before heading for trendy Sedona with its beautiful red rocks. Ride the range on a cowboy cookout or ride the "Iron Horse" (train) through scenic Verde Canyon. Cool off in Mother Nature's water park at Slide Rock State Park. Take in the magnificent Grand Canyon by foot and/or air. Visit ancient Puebloan dwellings of stone, climb an extinct volcano and view the night sky as never before.

Phoenix, Tucson, Tombstone and Nogales, Mexico

Phoenix, Tucson, Tombstone and Nogales, Mexico

11 to 14 Nights  |  Starting from $4,175

Do just about everything you want in southern Arizona on this trip. Head south out of Phoenix to Tucson, an area of unusual high desert scenery and classic western films. Visit Tombstone, home of the famed Gunfight at the OK Corral. Spend a day at Kartchner Caverns, an incredible cave system beneath the desert. Horseback rides, jeep tours and hot air ballooning add to the fun, or hike among the saguaros in the morning and snow ski in the afternoon. Family-oriented museums feature everything from outdoor wildlife to air and space museums. You can even take a day trip into Mexico if you like.
Tucson, Tombstone and the Sonoran Desert

Tucson, Tombstone and the Sonoran Desert

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $3,075

This trip is perfect for the winter and spring breaks. Visiting Tucson and the surrounding area will give you a taste of the wild Sonoran Desert, home of the giant Saguaro cacti. Family-oriented museums feature everything from outdoor wildlife to missiles to the world's largest outdoor airplane display. Wandering movie sets, visiting Tombstone, "The Town Too Tough To Die" or going underground at Kartchner Caverns round out the adventures.