New Mexico-Land of Enchantment
Trip at-a-glance
| Price: | From $2,140* per person |
| Lodging: | hotel |
| When: | Year-round |
| Number of days: | 8 |
| Group size: | 24 |
This trip is offered by: Tauck World Discovery
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Trip details
Itinerary
Day 1 – Sunny El Paso, Texas
El Paso is your gateway to this enchanting New Mexico travel adventure. Tour departs: El Paso International Airport at 3:00 PM. Enjoy a tour of the place that Texans call Sun City. Attend a fascinating presentation on the bats of Carlsbad Caverns before meeting your traveling companions at a welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: El Paso Marriott, El Paso, TX
Day 2 – The Caverns of Carlsbad
As your New Mexico travel begins, discover the natural splendor of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. As you explore this amazing subterranean world, you’ll why humorist Will Rodgers called Carlsbad Cavern “the Grand Canyon with a roof on it.”
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, Mescalero, NM
Day 3 – White Sands or Resort Pleasures
Visit the famous White Sands National Monument prior to spending the rest of the day at leisure enjoying all the many amenities and activities offered at your lovely resort. Play a game of golf, go horseback riding, shoot some skeet or make a donation to the casino.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, Mescalero, NM
Day 4 – Amazing Albuquerque
Lying at the foot of spectacular Sandia Peak, Albuquerque is a most scenic city and a highlight of any New Mexico travel adeventure. Explore Albuquerque’s historic, 300-year-old Old Town, then spend the remainder of the day as you please at your resort.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Albuquerque, NM
Day 5 – The Many Faces of Santa Fe
As the crossroads of the historic Southwest, Santa Fe’s unique culture and ambience are a delightful blend of Spanish, Native American and Old West influences. Listen to the beat of the city’s heart during a walking tour of its historic center and explore the secrets of traditional southwestern cuisine at the Santa Fe School of Cooking.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Eldorado Hotel, Sante Fe, NM
Day 6 – Ancient Ruins and Artistic Creativity
With the scenic beauty of its contrasting forests and deserts, Taos has attracted a thriving and talented community of artists and craftspersons. At Taos Pueblo, A UNESCO World Heritage site, discover a culture that has inhabited adobe structures for nearly a thousand years.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Eldorado Hotel, Santa Fe, NM
Day 7 –Georgia O’Keeffe’s Southwest
A private morning visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum – a special highlight of your New Mexico travel – reveals the sensuous landscapes and other works of art by this most Southwestern artist. Then explore Bandelier National Monument, with its ruins of ancient cliff houses and pueblos. Please join us for a farewell reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Eldorado Hotel, Santa Fe, NM
Day 8 – Journey Home
Your New Mexico travel adventure ends at Albuquerque International Sunport at 8:15 AM. Allow a minimum of 2 hours for your flight check-in. People who are leaving at other times should secure their own transportation to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
- This trip/accommodation may accommodate for certain types of disabilities. Contact the provider for more information.