Overview
Enchanted New Mexico
From the enchanting canyons and cultural traditions to the historic pueblos and vibrant art districts, you’ll be enchanted at every turn on this vacation in New Mexico. Taste the tradition of the Albuquerque desert in the kitchens and cliff dwellings that preserve the ancestral cultures of Native people and early settlers. Lose yourself in the artisan streets of Santa Fe and find yourself enthralled with the Painted Desert landscapes of Georgia O’Keefe. Enter a rugged world of spectacular sandstone canyons that dress in the changing light of each new day. A stunning Southwest America vacation to rewrite your history for years to come.
Highlights of Enchanted New Mexico
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Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Enchanted New Mexico
Inclusions
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
Travelers Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Meals
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO Welcome to Albuquerque! At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION Exquisite desert landscapes, soaring snowcapped mountains, steamy hot springs, and enthralling national monuments make New Mexico a land of wonders. Add the enticing cultural richness of its Native American and Mexican heritage, and you’ll soon see why this stunning state is called the “Land of Enchantment.”
Day 2
ALBUQUERQUE The Land of Enchantment This morning, tour Albuquerque’s Old Town before visiting the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Then enjoy [LF] lunch at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen for an unforgettable Indigenous dining experience. Tonight, your Tour Director will have dining suggestions for your evening in Old Town at leisure. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE TASTES & TRADITIONS Experience the spice of life inside Albuquerque’s Indian Pueblo Cultural Center where lunch is served at the renowned Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Experience an unforgettable Indigenous dining experience with traditional and creative Native American culinary artistry served with a warm and welcoming Pueblo hospitality.TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & HERITAGE Visit Albuquerque’s enthralling Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a fascinating look at its museum and crafts market, collectively run by the 19 New Mexico pueblos (villages). Here, you’ll learn about the history, background, and life of the 19 pueblos of New Mexico. Top off your visit with a lunch at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen to enjoy indigenous dishes loved through generations.
Day 3
ALBUQUERQUE–JEMEZ PUEBLO–TAOS High Desert Dreams Travel through the New Mexico high desert to Jemez Pueblo, one of the remaining 19 pueblos of New Mexico. On an interpretive tour, learn of the Towa culture and ancestral traditions. Then, meet with a [LF] local artist for a demonstration. Then travel to historic Taos, long known as a bona-fide art colony and home to hundreds of years of rich culture from Spanish explorers to Native Americans to American immigrants making it a diverse and welcoming community. Visit the Taos Art Museum in the historic home of Russian artist Nicolai Fechin. After free time on the historic plaza, continue to your hotel for a free evening. (B)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & TRADITIONS Visit Jemez Pueblo (Walatowa) between red rocks and mesa tops graced by cedar, cottonwood and aspen trees that blanket the enchanting mountains where fragrant juniper and white pine trees grow. Nestled just below the mountains is the village of Walatowa. The people of Walatowa take pride in the preservation of an ancient native language where over 90% of its people speak the Tanoan language of Towa.
Day 4
TAOS–SANTA FE Missions & Masterpieces Visit the San Francisco de Asís, a great example of a Spanish Colonial Mission Church and a modern art icon made famous by Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe. Continue to Santa Fe for a captivating glimpse into the diversity of folk art from around the world at The Museum of International Folk Art. Discover a vast collection of traditional textiles, ceramics, paintings and other unique treasures that showcase the rich cultural heritage of different regions and communities. Later, visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum for a guided tour to view her spectacular works of art. The rest of the day is free – visit one of the many restaurants, art galleries, or shops on the historic plaza. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDARY LIVES Georgia O’Keefe is synonymous with Santa Fe since it is here the legendary artist lived and worked in her own inimitable style. Painting the dramatic landscapes and lush plant life of the mesas, O’Keefe forged her own path as a female artist with a fiercely independent spirit that gained her the name of Mother of American Modernism. Visit the Georgia O’Keefe Museum to discover the stunning works of art created by this 20th-century trailblazer.
Day 5
SANTA FE. EXCURSION TO BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT The Ancient Ways This morning, travel to Bandelier National Monument to view an ancient way of life. With 10,000 years of cultural history, the monument is home ancient to Anasazi Puebloan cliff dwellings dating back to 1150 AD. Spend time exploring the museum and visit an ancient pueblo. Return to Santa Fe for a free afternoon. Then enjoy a tasty farewell dinner while learning how to cook with southwestern flair at [LF] Santa Fe School of Cooking. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Santa Fe is a rich culture of cherished traditions of the Native Southwest. A food-lover's paradise, this vibrant culinary scene preserves the heritage of the pre-Columbian peoples, the influence of the Hispanic culture (both recent and hundreds of years old), and the contemporary elements of delicious eating for which this desert destination is known. Right in the heart of beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Santa Fe School of Cooking is an internationally acclaimed, recreational culinary school and market specializing in foods of the American Southwest. Spice up your chef game with a cooking class to learn the art of southwestern cooking with traditional recipes and techniques.
Day 6
SANTA FE–ALBUQUERQUE Safe travels until we meet again! This morning, return to Albuquerque where your vacation ends at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Schedule departing flights after 11 am. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | DoubleTree by Hilton Albuquerque | Hospitality is number one at the DoubleTree in Albuquerque, where you're welcomed by the signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, comfortable accommodations, modern amenities, and a superb location. Situated downtown, it's the closest hotel to the Albuquerque Convention Center and is connected by underground concourse. Complimentary shuttle service is available to shopping, dining and entertainment within a three-mile radius. Offering stunning views of the Sandia Mountains, this Albuquerque hotel provides a unique, relaxing setting in the heart of the city. | Albuquerque | 201 Marquette Ave NW | First-Class |
| 2 | Hotel Don Fernando de Taos | Hotel Don Fernando de Taos offers a modern escape with traditional New Mexico charm, spanning six buildings on six acres of property. They are located close to Taos's historic district. | Taos | 1005 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur | Moderate First-Class |
| 3 | Hilton of Santa Fe Historic Plaza | Housed in a landmark 300 year old hacienda, the Hilton captures the magic of the Southwest and its rich cultural heritage in a luxury boutique hotel experience featuring modern amenities in the heart of Santa Fe's historic downtown. | Sante Fe | 100 Sandoval Street | First-Class |
