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Spirit of the American Southwest Landscapes & Cultures of New Mexico & Arizona

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10 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
44 peopleMaximum group size
1 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Marvel at Monument Valley, one of the most photographed places on Earth.

Stroll through the Santa Fe Plaza, exploring the historic heart of Santa Fe.

Venture into Bandelier National Monument, which holds cliff dwellings and village ruins from the Ancestral Pueblo people.

Itinerary

Journey through the American Southwest’s storied landscapes, where striking canyons and red-rock formations are woven with ancestral histories and enduring Indigenous traditions. Get to know Santa Fe’s historic plaza on a locally guided walking tour, and explore Bandelier National Monument, home to cliff dwellings and village ruins from Ancestral Puebloans. Visit the mesa-top Acoma Pueblo, continuously inhabited for nearly 1000 years. Within Navajo Nation, take in the painted hues of Canyon de Chelly as your Navajo guide shares stories and history. Marvel at the towering monoliths of Monument Valley and savor a traditional BBQ dinner under desert skies. Stay in Sedona and Scottsdale, two lively cities nestled within desert scenery. From desert cities to ancestral lands, explore the spirit of the region.

day 1Santa Fe, New Mexico

Delve into the spirit of America’s Southwest, where striking desert landscapes are interwoven with the rich cultures and histories of Indigenous peoples. Arrive in New Mexico, the "Land of Enchantment," and begin your journey in Santa Fe — the multicultural state capital. With arrival times varying, there are no scheduled activities today. If time allows, you might acquaint yourself with this historically layered city, shaped by Indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, and other influences.

day 2Santa Fe

day 3Santa Fe - Bandelier National Monument - Santa Fe

day 4Santa Fe - Chinle, Arizona

day 5Chinle - Monument Valley

day 6Monument Valley

day 7Monument Valley - Sedona

day 8Sedona

day 9Sedona - Scottsdale

day 10Scottsdale - Tour Ends

What's Included

Accommodation
Hilton Santa Fe Historic PlazaHoliday InnGoulding's LodgeCourtyard by MarriottScottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
Meals
9 Breakfasts1 Lunch4 Dinners
Transport
Transport Included
Guide
Guided by Tour Manager/s

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