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Visiting New Mexico and Colorado provides an unforgettable experience of Southwest landscapes, traditions, and culture. Luxuriate for two nights at Santa Fe's Eldorado Resort and Spa. Ride the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Visit Taos Pueblo, a community that has been continuously inhabited by the same tribe for over one thousand years. Enjoy an overnight stay in Mesa Verde National Park... Experience multi-cultural Albuquerque and the old west charm of Durango including traditional cowboy food and entertainment. |
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On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a pre night stay in Alburquerque. Prices start at $75 per person.
Day 1
Santa Fe, New Mexico - Tour Begins Combine northern New Mexico, “the land of enchantment,” and southwestern Colorado for an unforgettable adventure into America’s old west. Your tour begins in Santa Fe, nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Day 2 Santa Fe Today a local guide will join you for a sightseeing tour of Santa Fe. See the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous spiral staircase, St. Francis Cathedral, the historic Town Plaza, which marks the end of the Santa Fe Trail, and the ultra-modern state capitol building. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure so you may explore this beautiful town on your own. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to assist in planning your leisure time. Day 3 Santa Fe - Taos - Mesa Verde, Colorado Travel to Taos along the Rio Grande River and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Visit Taos Pueblo, a five-story pueblo community that has been continuously inhabited by descendants of the same tribe of Native Americans for over one thousand years. Later, travel to Mesa Verde National Park, which is the nation''s richest archaeological preserve with over 4,000 sites. There''s no better way to explore these ancient sites and spectacular cliff dwellings than to stay in the park, in the midst of their magic. Day 4 Mesa Verde - Durango This morning enjoy a chronological tour of Mesa Verde''s archaeological sites and dwellings, exploring the culture, architecture, flora and fauna of Mesa Verde National Park. Also pay a visit to Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, which is the second-largest cliff dwelling in the park. Your journey continues through scenic mountain landscapes, deserts, and Indian reservations to Durango. Day 5 Durango - Silverton - Durango It''s "All Aboard" the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 steam train was built primarily to haul mine ores through the San Juan Mountains. Today you will relive this scenic journey from Silverton to Durango and be awestruck by the spectacular views. You will stop in the small mining town of Silverton. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town offers spectacular old town charm combined with magnificent Victorian architecture. Enjoy some free time in town to explore its historic buildings and perhaps stop in one of its charming cafes for lunch. Day 6 Durango - Albuquerque, New Mexico Enjoy some free time this morning in Durango before traveling south to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Day 7 Albuquerque Day 8 Albuquerque - Tour Ends All too soon your tour comes to an end. Your greatest souvenir will be the dear memories of your trip to New Mexico and Colorado. Day 1 Santa Fe, New Mexico - Tour Begins Combine northern New Mexico, “the land of enchantment,” and southwestern Colorado for an unforgettable adventure into America’s old west. Your tour begins in Santa Fe, nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Day 2 Santa Fe Today a local guide will join you for a sightseeing tour of Santa Fe. See the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous spiral staircase, St. Francis Cathedral, the historic Town Plaza, which marks the end of the Santa Fe Trail, and the ultra-modern state capitol building. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure so you may explore this beautiful town on your own. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to assist in planning your leisure time. Day 3 Santa Fe - Taos - Mesa Verde, Colorado Travel to Taos along the Rio Grande River and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Visit Taos Pueblo, a five-story pueblo community that has been continuously inhabited by descendants of the same tribe of Native Americans for over one thousand years. Later, travel to Mesa Verde National Park, which is the nation''s richest archaeological preserve with over 4,000 sites. There''s no better way to explore these ancient sites and spectacular cliff dwellings than to stay in the park, in the midst of their magic. Day 4 Mesa Verde - Durango This morning enjoy a chronological tour of Mesa Verde''s archaeological sites and dwellings, exploring the culture, architecture, flora and fauna of Mesa Verde National Park. Also pay a visit to Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, which is the second-largest cliff dwelling in the park. Your journey continues through scenic mountain landscapes, deserts, and Indian reservations to Durango. Day 5 Durango - Silverton - Durango It''s "All Aboard" the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 steam train was built primarily to haul mine ores through the San Juan Mountains. Today you will relive this scenic journey from Silverton to Durango and be awestruck by the spectacular views. You will stop in the small mining town of Silverton. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town offers spectacular old town charm combined with magnificent Victorian architecture. Enjoy some free time in town to explore its historic buildings and perhaps stop in one of its charming cafes for lunch. Day 6 Durango - Albuquerque, New Mexico Enjoy some free time this morning in Durango before traveling south to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Day 7 Albuquerque Day 8 Albuquerque - Tour Ends All too soon your tour comes to an end. Your greatest souvenir will be the dear memories of your trip to New Mexico and Colorado. Day 1 Santa Fe, New Mexico - Tour Begins Combine northern New Mexico, “the land of enchantment,” and southwestern Colorado for an unforgettable adventure into America’s old west. Your tour begins in Santa Fe, nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Day 2 Santa Fe Today a local guide will join you for a sightseeing tour of Santa Fe. See the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous spiral staircase, St. Francis Cathedral, the historic Town Plaza, which marks the end of the Santa Fe Trail, and the ultra-modern state capitol building. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure so you may explore this beautiful town on your own. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to assist in planning your leisure time. Day 3 Santa Fe - Taos - Mesa Verde, Colorado Travel to Taos along the Rio Grande River and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Visit Taos Pueblo, a five-story pueblo community that has been continuously inhabited by descendants of the same tribe of Native Americans for over one thousand years. Later, travel to Mesa Verde National Park, which is the nation''s richest archaeological preserve with over 4,000 sites. There''s no better way to explore these ancient sites and spectacular cliff dwellings than to stay in the park, in the midst of their magic. Day 4 Mesa Verde - Durango This morning enjoy a chronological tour of Mesa Verde''s archaeological sites and dwellings, exploring the culture, architecture, flora and fauna of Mesa Verde National Park. Also pay a visit to Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, which is the second-largest cliff dwelling in the park. Your journey continues through scenic mountain landscapes, deserts, and Indian reservations to Durango. Day 5 Durango - Silverton - Durango It''s "All Aboard" the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 steam train was built primarily to haul mine ores through the San Juan Mountains. Today you will relive this scenic journey from Silverton to Durango and be awestruck by the spectacular views. Your train will arrive in the small mining town of Silverton. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town offers spectacular old town charm combined with magnificent Victorian architecture. Enjoy some free time in town to explore its historic buildings and perhaps stop in one of its charming cafes for lunch. Day 6 Durango - Albuquerque, New Mexico Enjoy some free time this morning in Durango before traveling south to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Day 7 Albuquerque - Balloon Fiesta Day 8 Albuquerque - Tour Ends All too soon your tour comes to an end. Your greatest souvenir will be the dear memories of your trip to New Mexico and Colorado. Day 1 Santa Fe, New Mexico - Tour Begins Combine northern New Mexico, “the land of enchantment,” and southwestern Colorado for an unforgettable adventure into America’s old west. Your tour begins in Santa Fe, nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Day 2 Santa Fe Today a local guide will join you for a sightseeing tour of Santa Fe. See the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous spiral staircase, St. Francis Cathedral, the historic Town Plaza, which marks the end of the Santa Fe Trail, and the ultra-modern state capitol building. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure so you may explore this beautiful town on your own. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to assist in planning your leisure time. Day 3 Santa Fe - Taos - Mesa Verde, Colorado Travel to Taos along the Rio Grande River and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Visit Taos Pueblo, a five-story pueblo community that has been continuously inhabited by descendants of the same tribe of Native Americans for over one thousand years. Later, travel to Mesa Verde National Park, which is the nation''s richest archaeological preserve with over 4,000 sites. There''s no better way to explore these ancient sites and spectacular cliff dwellings than to stay in the park, in the midst of their magic. Day 4 Mesa Verde - Durango This morning enjoy a chronological tour of Mesa Verde''s archaeological sites and dwellings, exploring the culture, architecture, flora and fauna of Mesa Verde National Park. Also pay a visit to Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, which is the second-largest cliff dwelling in the park. Your journey continues through scenic mountain landscapes, deserts, and Indian reservations to Durango. Day 5 Durango - Silverton - Durango It''s "All Aboard" the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 steam train was built primarily to haul mine ores through the San Juan Mountains. Today you will relive this scenic journey from Silverton to Durango and be awestruck by the spectacular views. Your train will arrive in the small mining town of Silverton. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town offers spectacular old town charm combined with magnificent Victorian architecture. Enjoy some free time in town to explore its historic buildings and perhaps stop in one of its charming cafes for lunch. Day 6 Durango - Albuquerque, New Mexico Enjoy some free time this morning in Durango before traveling south to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Day 7 Albuquerque - Balloon Fiesta Day 8 Albuquerque - Tour Ends All too soon your tour comes to an end. Your greatest souvenir will be the dear memories of your trip to New Mexico and Colorado. Day 1 Arrive Albuquerque, New Mexico - Tour Begins Combine northern New Mexico, “the land of enchantment,” and southwestern Colorado for an unforgettable adventure into America’s old west. Day 2 Albuquerque - Balloon Fiesta Day 3 Albuquerque - Durango, Colorado Your journey continues north through scenic mountain landscapes to the cowboy town of Durango. Day 4 Durango - Silverton - Durango It''s "All Aboard" the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 steam train was built primarily to haul mine ores through the San Juan Mountains. Today you will relive this scenic journey from Silverton to Durango and be awestruck by the spectacular views. Your train will arrive in the small mining town of Silverton. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town offers spectacular old town charm combined with magnificent Victorian architecture. Enjoy some free time in town to explore its historic buildings and perhaps stop in one of its charming cafes for lunch. Day 5 Durango - Mesa Verde Travel to Mesa Verde National Park, the nation''s richest archaeological preserve with over 4,000 sites. There''s no better way to explore these ancient sites and spectacular cliff dwellings than to stay in the park, in the midst of their magic. This afternoon you will enjoy a chronological tour of Mesa Verde''s archaeological sites and dwellings, exploring the culture, architecture, flora and fauna of Mesa Verde National Park including a visit to the Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, which is the second-largest cliff dwelling in the park. Day 6 Mesa Verde - Taos, New Mexico - Santa Fe Travel to Taos along the Rio Grande River and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Visit Taos Pueblo, a five-story pueblo community that has been continuously inhabited by descendants of the same tribe of Native Americans for over one thousand years. Later, continue to Santa Fe, nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Day 7 Santa Fe Today a local guide will join you for a sightseeing tour of Santa Fe. See the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous spiral staircase, St. Francis Cathedral, the historic Town Plaza, which marks the end of the Santa Fe Trail, and the ultra-modern state capitol building. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure so you may explore this beautiful town on your own. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to assist in planning your leisure time. Day 8 Santa Fe - Tour Ends All too soon your tour comes to an end. Your greatest souvenir will be the memories of your trip to New Mexico and Colorado. Day 1 Arrive Albuquerque, New Mexico - Tour Begins Combine northern New Mexico, “the land of enchantment,” and southwestern Colorado for an unforgettable adventure into America’s old west. Day 2 Albuquerque - Balloon Fiesta Day 3 Albuquerque - Durango, Colorado Your journey continues north through scenic mountain landscapes to the cowboy town of Durango. Day 4 Durango - Silverton - Durango It''s "All Aboard" the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 steam train was built primarily to haul mine ores through the San Juan Mountains. Today you will relive this scenic journey from Silverton to Durango and be awestruck by the spectacular views. Your train will arrive in the small mining town of Silverton. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town offers spectacular old town charm combined with magnificent Victorian architecture. Enjoy some free time in town to explore its historic buildings and perhaps stop in one of its charming cafes for lunch. Day 5 Durango - Mesa Verde Travel to Mesa Verde National Park, the nation''s richest archaeological preserve with over 4,000 sites. There''s no better way to explore these ancient sites and spectacular cliff dwellings than to stay in the park, in the midst of their magic. This afternoon you will enjoy a chronological tour of Mesa Verde''s archaeological sites and dwellings, exploring the culture, architecture, flora and fauna of Mesa Verde National Park including a visit to the Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, which is the second-largest cliff dwelling in the park. Day 6 Mesa Verde - Taos, New Mexico - Santa Fe Travel to Taos along the Rio Grande River and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Visit Taos Pueblo, a five-story pueblo community that has been continuously inhabited by descendants of the same tribe of Native Americans for over one thousand years. Later, continue to Santa Fe, nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Day 7 Santa Fe Today a local guide will join you for a sightseeing tour of Santa Fe. See the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous spiral staircase, St. Francis Cathedral, the historic Town Plaza, which marks the end of the Santa Fe Trail, and the ultra-modern state capitol building. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure so you may explore this beautiful town on your own. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to assist in planning your leisure time. Day 8 Santa Fe - Tour Ends All too soon your tour comes to an end. Your greatest souvenir will be the memories of your trip to New Mexico and Colorado.
Know Before You Go... Flights arrive into Albuquerque, NM, a 1.5 hour drive from Santa Fe. Flights on arrival day should arrive prior to 4:00 PM. Air passengers that bought air from the tour operator will arrive into the Albuquerque, NM airport. Transfers will be from the Albuquerque airport to Santa Fe. The cowboy food and entertainment will not be available before Memorial Day and after Labor Day; on those occasions, your meal will be substituted at the hotel or local restaurant. This tour includes traveling at high altitudes (approximately 10,000 feet) and may not be suitable for some travelers. We suggest that you consult your physician if you have any concerns. Passport & Visa Information Time Zone
2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. Elevation Highest elevation included on tour is 9200 feet, in Silverton, CO. |
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