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Highlights
Albuquerque - Begin and end your journey in New Mexico’s largest city, with time to explore its historic Old Town & contemporary galleries
Acoma Pueblo - Visit the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the United States, known as “Sky City,” and experience centuries-old culture on a guided tour
Canyon de Chelly & Monument Valley - Marvel at ancient cliff dwellings and striking red rock formations at Canyon de Chelly, then explore the landscapes of Monument Valley on a guided tour through Navajo lands
Natural Bridges & Hovenweep National Monuments - Discover three of the world’s largest natural bridges & and explore the canyon-edge towers and dwellings at Hovenweep
Mesa Verde & Aztec Ruins National Monuments - Tour extraordinary cliff dwellings and pit houses at Mesa Verde, then walk through the reconstructed Great Kiva and multi-room pueblos of Aztec, New Mexico
Chaco Canyon - Step into the ceremonial and cultural heart of the Ancestral Puebloan world with a visit to the massive ruins of Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Santa Fe - Tour one of America’s oldest cities, rich with Spanish colonial history, adobe architecture, and iconic landmarks like the Loretto Chapel
Bandelier National Monument - Climb into cave dwellings carved into volcanic rock and explore a once-thriving community nestled in a scenic canyon
Chaco Canyon - Step into the ceremonial and cultural heart of the Ancestral Puebloan world with a visit to the massive ruins of Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Santa Fe - Tour one of America’s oldest cities, rich with Spanish colonial history, adobe architecture, and iconic landmarks like the Loretto Chapel
Bandelier National Monument - Climb into cave dwellings carved into volcanic rock and explore a once-thriving community nestled in a scenic canyon
What's Included
Accommodation
8 nights 3 star hotels
Meals
8 breakfasts & 7 lunches (2026), 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 1 dinner (2027)Gratuities for included meals and activities
Transport
Comfortable transportation in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van or similar
Guide
Escorted by a knowledgeable local tour guide
Others
Guided hiking and exploring of the parks and national monuments visited, as per the itineraryGuided sightseeing in Santa Fe & AlbuquerqueComplimentary waterNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go Tours
Entrance
All national park entrance fees
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Discover the ancient landscapes and Indigenous cultures of the American Southwest on this 9-day group tour through New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. Explore dramatic cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde, hike through sacred canyons at Chaco and Bandelier, and marvel at the towering formations of Monument Valley. Visit centuries-old pueblos, including Acoma and Hovenweep, and walk among the natural stone bridges of Utah’s desert. Along the way, enjoy vibrant Southwestern cities like Santa Fe and Albuquerque with guided sightseeing.
day 1Albuquerque
Welcome to Albuquerque. On arrival, make your own way to the hotel, which is located near the airport, or use the complimentary hotel shuttle. The rest of your first day is free for you to relax or make your way into the city to explore. Please note: This tour involves extensive hiking on uneven terrain, covering an average of 5 to 8 kilometres at a time, but sometimes more. Elevation changes range from 50 to 1,000 feet, and both touring and overnight locations are situated at altitudes between 5,000 and 8,000 feet above sea level. Due to the physical demands of this itinerary, participants should be prepared for significant activity.
OverNight
Albuquerque
day 2Acoma Pueblo
day 3Canyon De Chelly & Monument Valley
day 4Natural Bridges & National Monuments
day 5Mesa Verde & Aztec Ruins National Monument
day 6Chaco Canyon National Monument & Santa Fe
day 7Exploring Santa Fe
day 8Bandelier National Monument & Albuquerque
day 9Albuquerque
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