7 days Enchanted New Mexico (Tour AU)
Tour: AU - 7 Day Tour from Albuquerque to Albuquerque
Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour! From the alluring canyons and cultural traditions to the historic pueblos and vibrant art districts, you’ll be enchanted at every turn on this vacation in New Mexico. Taste the tradition of the Albuquerque desert in the kitchen and visit cliff dwellings that preserve the ancestral cultures of Native Americans and early settlers. Wander the artisan streets of Santa Fe and experience harmony with the painted desert landscapes of Georgia O’Keeffe. Satisfy your curiosity at Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos. Enter a rugged world of spectacular sandstone canyons that dress in the changing light of each new day. On this stunning Small Group Discovery tour of Southwest America, you’ll find a feast for the senses.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Albuquerque, NM | Your Small Group Discovery Tour begins! Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink at 6 pm. |
| 2 | Albuquerque | Atomic Age & Route 66 Relics. Greet the day with an intriguing tour of the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Museums. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the “Mother Road,” Route 66 during a visit Nob Hill for a sightseeing tour highlighting unique architecture on the National Historic Registry and original neon signs from the prime days of Route 66. Continue to Sandia Peak Tramway and ascend to the crest of the Sandia Mountains for spectacular sights of the Cibola National Forest and panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley. Your Tour Director will have dining suggestions for your evening at leisure in Old Town. |
| 3 | Albuquerque - Taos | Cultural Center & Desert Dreams. This morning, tour Albuquerque’s Old Town before visiting the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Enjoy Globus Local Favorite lunch at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen for an unforgettable Indigenous dining experience. Continue to Taos. Visit San Francisco de Asís, a Spanish Colonial Mission Church and modern art icon made famous by Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe. Enjoy dinner in historic downtown Taos. |
| 4 | Taos - Abiquiu - Santa Fe | Artists & Adobe. Taos is an art colony drawing from Spanish explorers to Native Americans to American immigrants, coming together to create a diverse and welcoming community. Tour the Globus Local Favorite Taos Pueblo with a Local Guide to learn of the Tiwa culture, ancestral traditions and meet local artists. In Abiquiu, explore the gardens, home, and studio of Georgia O’Keeffe on an exclusive tour to view her spectacular works of art and inspiring space. Continue to Santa Fe. |
| 5 | Santa Fe - Excursion to Bandelier National Monument | The Ancient Ways. This morning, travel to Bandelier National Monument to view an ancient way of life. With 10,000 years of cultural history, the monument is home ancient to Anasazi Puebloan cliff dwellings dating back to 1150 AD. Spend time exploring the museum and visit an ancient pueblo. Return to Santa Fe for a free afternoon - explore one of the many restaurants, art galleries or shops on the historic plaza. Consider visiting the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum or the Museum of International Folk Art, featuring diverse folk art from around the world. |
| 6 | Santa Fe - Excursion to Los Alamos | Spicy Secrets and Savory Fare. The early bird gets more than the worm during a sunrise bird watching walk with a local nature guide. Explore the Bradbury Science Museum and Los Alamos National Laboratory, an active research facility that has opened its once locked doors to reveal the secrets and the stories behind the Manhattan Project and brilliant scientists, allowing you to explore beyond the movie “Oppenheimer.” Return to Santa Fe for a delicious farewell dinner while learning to cook with southwestern flair at Globus Local Favorite Santa Fe School of Cooking. |
| 7 | Santa Fe - Albuquerque | Safe travels until we meet again! This morning, return to Albuquerque where your vacation ends at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Schedule departing flights after 12:00 pm. |