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Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico 

Hotel: La Posada de Santa Fe : https://www.laposadadesantafe.com/ 

October, 17 – Our group will meet in the lobby of the hotel for an Introduction to Santa Fe with a 2 hour Historical and Art Tour. We will get the storied history of Santa Fe through its Art, Architecture, and food. At the conclusion we will dine together at a local restaurant. 

Monday, Oct. 18 

In the morning, visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Please note that private tours through the O’Keeffe are currently unavailable. They do not allow other guides to lead tours in the museum 

Something for everyone! In the afternoon we will enjoy a 4X4 off-road drive to Diablo Canyon. A short hike at the canyon is available for the actives. Ride to Diablo Canyon in one of our fun off-road vehicles. Enjoy New Mexico’s wide-open arroyos and narrow dirt trails. Drift in the sandy dry washes, experience our high desert plants and wildlife, and delight in the spectacular views. This remote canyon is great fun for outdoor enthusiasts, especially rock climbers and hikers. Furthermore, history buffs can trace the “Chili Line”, a narrow-gauge railroad that connected Santa Fe to Antonito from 1887 to 1941. Learn about El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, the historic trail that linked Mexico City to the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh. The trail, near Diablo Canyon, follows a mostly forgotten original route taken by Don Juan Oñate’s caravan in 1598. Oñate led the first group of settlers from Mexico City to extend Spain’s reach into the New World. 

Tuesday, Oct. 19 

Full-day trip to Taos. This tour may include a visit to Taos Pueblo, the Gorge Bridge, a museum visit, or free time to shop, and lunch. (Pueblo subject to NM State Covid rules). 

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A full day hiking and four-wheeling. The Alamos Vista trail is particularly glorious in the fall when the Aspens are in their fall prime of color. The hike is 4 miles and “moderately challenging”. 

Wednesday, Oct. 20 

Delve into art on our scenic Curated Canyon Road tour. Two hours. One of our most popular walking tours. We will visit with Tonya Turner who owns a gallery and was a stand-out art history graduate at UNC. This afternoon is free for shopping. Tonight a Fiesta Finale at a local restaurant. 

Thursday, Oct 21 – Departure of the guest. 

Price Includes:
4 nights hotel accommodation
2 Dinners
Taxes and Porterage
Tours as listed – with choice on day 3 of hike or Taos
Tips for guides 

Not Included:
Meals not listed
Air reservations
Transfer to/from airport to hotel 

From Albuquerque to Santa Fe a shuttle bus is available from the airport to the hotel. Reservations can be made online at www.sandiashuttle.com and is hourly. 

Registration: justladiestraveling@gmail.com