WALKING & HIKING
NEW MEXICO
DAYS 1–2 Breathe fresh air as you walk through piñon and juniper forests • Pause to admire Santa Fe against a backdrop of stunning mountains • Walk into town along Canyon Road, renowned for its vibrant art scene • Learn about Santa Fe’s distinctive architecture and multicultural influences on a guided walking tour • Immerse yourself in the aspens high above the Moreno Valley • Stay in an eco-conscious resort a short stroll from the center of Taos • Spend some time browsing shops and galleries featuring the works of talented local artists. » El Monte Sagrado - Deluxe DAYS 3–5 Behold the raw elemental beauty that drew artist Georgia O’Keeffe to make New Mexico her home in the 1940s • Visit historic Chimayó, founded in 1680 and known for its weavers and revered house of worship • The village is home to the well-preserved adobe Santuario de Chimayó, a National Historic Landmark, where modern-day pilgrims flock to be healed • Hike trails used by the Pueblo peoples for millennia while taking in the cliff dwellings of Bandelier National Monument • Ensconced amid the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, our stunning hotel invites you to relax and unwind • Take in the austere beauty of our surroundings during a morning stroll on the hotel grounds or indulge with a signature treatment at the well-known spa. » Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado - Premiere The lazy bends of the Rio Grande. High-desert flowers. The paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe. Spectacular sunsets. Each day in the Land of Enchantment will inspire you. New Mexico’s Rich Heritage & High-Desert Beauty SANTA FE & TAOS
Taos
CARSON NATIONAL FOREST
Rio Grande
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Chimayo
BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT
Rancho Encantado
ALBUQUERQUE
Santa Fe
5 Days Activity Levels 1-3 Premiere & Deluxe $4,299 to $4,699 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search NMOW on backroads.com
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