Whispers from the past reveal the people and places of the Four Corners that have made indelible impressions. Mavericks, ancients, soldiers, artists & settlers who moved among the geologic and architectural wonders have left us an fascinating story to share together. You'll walk in the footsteps of the ancients and experience the driving forces of westernization in this corner of the United States. This tour offer many opportunities to enjoy art, food, scenery and history in a relaxing setting.
Make your way to Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) by 4:00 pm. You'll have a ticket in hand for shuttle service from the airport to the Hotel Andaluz. We'll kick the tour off with a trip to the top of Sandia Peak via the Sandia Peak Tramway for a champagne toast to a legendary sunset with some tasty bites to eat.
Inclusions:
-Shuttle transfer from ABQ to the Hotel Andaluz
-Sandia Peak Tramway Ticket
-Light food and beverage at Sandia Peak
-Hotel Night at Hotel Andaluz
Contact us if you would like to extend your trip with time in Albuquerque prior to the tour beginning and we will be happy to help make arrangements.
We'll leisurely travel along the Turquoise Trail, a National Scenic Byway, to take in the history, scenery and art of the area. A stop at Pecos National Monument is a crossroads of ancient and civil war history where we have a picnic lunch. On arrival to Las Vegas, NM we will visit the Rough Riders Museum (a tribute to Teddy Roosevelt) before arriving for the evening at our historic hotel.
Inclusions:
-Breakfast in Hotel
-Picnic Lunch
-Rough Riders Museum Entrance Fee
-Group Dinner
-Hotel Stay Plaza Hotel
Mileage: Approximately 135
After a leisurely breakfast in Las Vegas, we'll head north to spend the day visiting Taos Pueblo plus the Kit Carson Home and Museum. For dinner we have a special dinner at an acclaimed dining establishment located in a registered historic landmark, Doc Martins.
Inclusions:
-Breakfast at Hotel
-Entrance Fees to Kit Carson Home and Museum
-Entrance Fees to the Taos Pueblo
-Picnic Lunch
-Group Dinner
-Hotel Night at El Monte Sagrado*
* Taos Inn on Tour 1
Mileage: Approximately 80 Miles
Today we will make our way north to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and over Wolf Creek Pass. To end the day, we'll spend the evening soaking any soreness away in America's deepest Hot Spring in Pagosa Springs.
Inclusions:
-Breakfast at Hotel
-Entrance Fees to the Great Sand Dunes National Park
-Picnic Lunch
-Premium Access the Hot Springs
-Group Dinner
-Hotel Night in Junior Suite at the Springs Resort and Spa in Pagosa Springs
Mileage: Approximately 180
Its an hour drive from Pagosa Springs to Durango. After a leisurely morning at the springs, we'll visit Chimney Rock National Monument enjoy a bite to eat and then check in to our historic hotel in Durango.
Inclusions:
-Breakfast in the Park
-Chimney Rock National Monument Entrance Fees
-Lunch
-Group Dinner
-Hotel Night at The Leland House & Rochester Hotel
Miles: Approximately 65
Today, you have your choice of activities. Included in the tour is a round-trip first-class ticket on the Durango Silverton Railroad. If you would like to add some adventure, the option to add a zipline experience is available or you can choose to spend the day on a fly fishing expedition.
Inclusions:
-Breakfast at Hotel
-Round Trip Ticket on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
-Transfer to the DSNGR (walkable as an option)
-Hotel Night in Leland House & Rochester Hotel
On Own:
-Lunch*
-Dinner
*Lunch included in zipline adventure.
Mileage: None
Options:
-Guided Fly Fishing Tour + 240 per person
-Soaring Treetop Zipline Adventure +320 per person
After breakfast, we head out early for the lands that inspired Georgia O'keeffe's art. We'll spend the afternoon at Ghost Ranch traversing the breathtaking landscapes before moving on to historical Santa Fe. It's a leisurely afternoon of art, shopping and history in Old Town Santa Fe before a special final night dinner together as a group.
Inclusions:
-Breakfast at Hotel
-Entrance fees to Ghost Ranch
-Picnic Lunch
-Group Dinner
-Night at La Fonda on the Plaza
Mileage: 248
We finish up our time together with a leisurely morning. Checking out of the hotel at 10:00 am to arrive at Albuquerque at 11:15am to allow for departures from Albuquerque Sunport after 12:15pm.
Inclusions:
- Breakfast at Hotel
Mileage: Approximately 65
Please let us know if you would like to extend your time in Albuquerque. We can arrange to drop you off at your hotel property after the drop off at the Albuquerque Sunport.
Tour 1: 08/11/2016 - 08/18/2016
Tour 2: 09/19/2016 - 09/26/2016
Tour 3: 10/18/2016 - 10/25/2016
Per Person Double Occupancy: $2680.00
Per Person Single Occupancy: $3415.00
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