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

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 1,000 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.