New Mexico – Land of Enchantment 2024
Dates & Prices
Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
---|---|---|---|---|
Friday, Jul 05, 2024 | Friday, Jul 12, 2024 | $4,690 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Friday, Jul 12, 2024 | Friday, Jul 19, 2024 | $5,490 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Friday, Sep 20, 2024 | Friday, Sep 27, 2024 | $5,490 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Friday, Oct 04, 2024 | Friday, Oct 11, 2024 | $5,990 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Saturday, Oct 05, 2024 | Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 | $6,790 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Sunday, Oct 06, 2024 | Sunday, Oct 13, 2024 | $6,790 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Monday, Oct 07, 2024 | Monday, Oct 14, 2024 | $6,790 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2024 | Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 | $6,790 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 | Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 | $6,790 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 | Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 | $5,990 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
Promotions
Call or submit a quote for award-winning value and service!
Tour Itinerary
Step back in time to centuries of Pueblo culture... at Bandelier National Monument where echoes of ancient American Indian lifestyles live on today... at Taos Pueblo, ten centuries strong and along the Rio Grande where storytelling, a raft trip and a family-style lunch inspire the imagination... stroll through the spirited landscapes of Georgia O'Keeffe... In New Mexico, the enchantment begins. Spend two nights at a resort at the foot of the Sandia Mountains, and three nights in fabulous Santa Fe. Enjoy a private visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, a private presentation by a local chef (with lunch) and a visit to a private artist's studio in Santa Fe... be treated to a private welcome and talk at the National Museum of Nuclear Science... discover Albuquerque's Indian Pueblo Cultural Center... visit 1,000-year-old Pueblo de Taos, enhanced by a storyteller's tales... explore ancient dwellings at Bandelier National Monument... take a float trip down the Rio Grande. It's New Mexico vacation magic at its best!
-
Day 1
Arrive Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Albuquerque. A transfer is included from the Albuquerque International Sunport to Hotel Albuquerque. Join us for a welcome reception followed by dinner tonight at your new ultra-modern hotel – inspired by the ancient local Chacoan culture and nestled between Albuquerque's historic Old Town and the vibrant Sawmill district, against a backdrop of New Mexico's mesas and the Sandia Mountains.
Meals: Dinner -
Day 2
Pueblo culture & the Nuclear Age in Albuquerque
Today you'll explore New Mexico's myriad cultural influences, from Pueblo tribes to innovations of the Atomic and Nuclear ages. A guided sightseeing tour of Albuquerque includes historic Nob Hill, the University of New Mexico, downtown districts and Old Town Albuquerque. On a visit to the National Museum of Nuclear Science, a private welcome and introductory talk by a museum docent provide insights on New Mexico's unique role in the history of the Nuclear Age. After lunch, get a closer look at the history and accomplishments of the Pueblo people, from pre-Columbian to current times, with a visit to the unique Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, a showcase of puebloan history and culture operated by 19 Native American pueblo communities. Return to your hotel late afternoon; dine at the hotel tonight. Note: The largest hot air balloon festival in the world, the annual 9-day Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes place in early October. Guests on the October 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 departure dates can enjoy an optional early morning (5:00 AM) excursion today (day 2) to see the mass ascension of balloons; ask for details at booking.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 3
Bandelier National Monument and on to Taos
Depart Albuquerque this morning and stop at Jemez State Monument to see the ruins of its 17th-century mission church before peeking into the lives of the ancient Anasazi Pueblo culture at Bandelier National Monument, one of North America's oldest human settlements. Lunch in a 100-year-old adobe home whets your appetite for the mountain vistas that enhance today's journey to the Taos region, which has long attracted a thriving and talented community of artists and craftspersons with the scenic beauty of its contrasting forests and deserts. Visit Santuario de Chimayo en route to your Taos resort, where you'll spend the next two nights and enjoy dinner at your leisure tonight.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 4
Pueblo Life, past & present in Taos
Start your day with a private lecture that shares insights on Pueblo life. A guided excursion to continually inhabited multistoried Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases a unique way of life that has remained unchanged for almost ten centuries. Continue to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, a magnificent structure that is a landmark site in Taos and the second-highest bridge on the U.S. Highway System. The remainder of the day is free.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 5
Rio Grande float trip and on to Santa Fe
After leaving your Taos resort, today's gentle float trip* on the Rio Grande with a native guide ends with a traditional Pueblo Indian cooking demonstration and family-style lunch, where you will meet local artisans crafting baskets and drums. Continue on through picturesque desert landscapes and arrive at your hotel in Santa Fe in time for dinner and an evening spent as you please.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 6
An authentic taste of Santa Fe
As the crossroads of the historic Southwest, Santa Fe's unique culture and ambiance are a blend of Spanish, Native American and Old West influences. Experience this diverse cultural mix on a guided tour of Santa Fe's centuries-old center, on which you'll see the city's historic plaza, terminus of the storied Santa Fe Trail, and America's oldest public building, the Palace of the Governors; and visit St. Francis Cathedral, the Manhattan Project site, and famous Loretto Chapel, adjacent to your hotel. Discover the tasty secrets of southwestern cuisine at a private presentation by a local chef, followed by lunch highlighting the city's diverse heritage at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. The remainder of the day is free to spend as you please in Santa Fe.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch -
Day 7
Georgia O'Keeffe's Southwest & a visit with a local artist
Enjoy an exclusive, private morning visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe – revealing the sensuous landscapes and other works by this renowned 20th-century artist, who so loved this part of the Southwest that she made it her home later in life. The collection contains over 1,100 paintings, sculptures and drawings by O'Keeffe herself, and nearly 1,800 works by her contemporaries, including many photos chronicling her life and career. Later, embark on a Tauck Exclusive insider visit to the studio of an acclaimed local artist, who you'll meet for a private demonstration, presentation and lecture on the art styles of New Mexico. After time to explore and have lunch as you please this afternoon in Santa Fe, celebrate the close of your remarkable New Mexico adventure at this evening's farewell cocktail reception and dinner at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 8
Journey Home
Tour ends: Albuquerque. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe to Albuquerque International Sunport. Allow a minimum of 2 hours for your flight check-in. Ask at booking about extending your stay with additional hotel nights.
Meals: Breakfast
OR Call Us For a Free Quote 1-800-935-2620
Step back in time to centuries of Pueblo culture... at Bandelier National Monument where echoes of ancient American Indian lifestyles live on today... at Taos Pueblo, ten centuries strong and along the Rio Grande where storytelling, a raft trip and a family-style lunch inspire the imagination... stroll through the spirited landscapes of Georgia O'Keeffe... In New Mexico, the enchantment begins. Spend two nights at a resort at the foot of the Sandia Mountains, and three nights in fabulous Santa Fe. Enjoy a private visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, a private presentation by a local chef (with lunch) and a visit to a private artist's studio in Santa Fe... be treated to a private welcome and talk at the National Museum of Nuclear Science... discover Albuquerque's Indian Pueblo Cultural Center... visit 1,000-year-old Pueblo de Taos, enhanced by a storyteller's tales... explore ancient dwellings at Bandelier National Monument... take a float trip down the Rio Grande. It's New Mexico vacation magic at its best!
- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - A visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum & a private artist's studio in Santa Fe
- Multiple-night stays in Albuquerque, Taos and Santa Fe ensuring in-depth cultural discoveries
- Visits to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and private welcome and talk at the National Museum of Nuclear Science offer an insider look at life in Albuquerque, past, present & future
- Exploration of Bandelier National Monument & Pueblo de Taos
- Storyteller tales & a float trip on the Rio Grande
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
OR Call Us For a Free Quote 1-800-935-2620
Hotel Albuquerque
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa
OR Call Us For a Free Quote 1-800-935-2620
Question: Are single travelers welcome
Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?
Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?
Call Us 1-800-935-2620
How It Works
Vacationing has never been easier or cheaper with the help of a dedicated travel consultant from AffordableTours.com
1. Free Quote
Find your perfect trip on our website and simply request a free quote. Need to speak to a live person? Call us 7 days a week at 1-800-935-2620. No robots here!
2. Dedicated Travel Consultant
Your personal travel consultant will reach out and be your point of contact for your entire travel experience from start to finish. Did we mention you'll be working with an award winning team? Sweet!
3. Low Price Guaranteed
Because we're one of the largest sellers of travel, we're able to give you a discount on your vacation package. No one beats our prices!
4. Stress Free Travel
Knowing you got a great deal, all that's left is for you to pack your bags and enjoy your vacation!
Georgia o'Keefe museum was closed and this was a big reason we took the trip. We were never told about this!