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New Mexico - Land of Enchantment: A Tauck Escorted Tour
From £2295
Tauck's fun and fascinating New Mexico holiday paints an intriguing portrait of
the "Land of Enchantment." Enjoy two nights at a luxurious mountain resort and
three nights in fabulous Santa Fe. Attend a private cocktail party, dinner and
docent tour at the El Paso Museum of Art... enjoy a private visit to the Georgia
O'Keeffe Museum, and a private cooking demonstration and tasting lunch in Santa
Fe... discover Albuquerque's 300-year-old Old Town and 1,000-year-old Pueblo de
Taos, with a guided tour of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center... wonder at
nature's handiwork among the dunes of White Sands National Monument, and deep
under the desert at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, enhanced by a private
lecture by a conservationist on the caverns' nocturnal residents. It's New
Mexico holiday magic at its best!
EXCLUSIVE to Bon Voyage in the UK-
Book your Tauck Tour through Bon Voyage and enjoy return private car transfers from your home to your local airport*. Your holiday will begin in true style from the moment we collect you from your front door and assist you with your luggage. Sit back, relax and enjoy the stress free journey in a standard of car that will reflect the excellent quality of your Tauck Tour.
Prefer to make your own way? Not a problem, we will reduce the cost of your
tour accordingly.
*our exclusive door to door airport transfers is for journeys from your home to within 100 miles of your local airport.
New Mexico - A Land of Enchantment - A Tauck Escorted Tour
From £2295 per adult
(based on two people sharing)
Your Tauck Tour Includes:
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Return flights from the UK to El Paso, Texas and home from Albuquerque, New Mexico
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7 nights accommodation in fine hotels in sought after locations
- • A private lecture by a veteran conservationist on the bats of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- • Private cocktail party, dinner and docent tour at the El Paso Museum of Art, known for its Italian Renaissance collection
- • Private presentation by a local chef plus lunch at the Santa Fe School of Cooking
- • Private visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe
- • Exploration of Bandelier National Monument, the oldest surviving human settlement in North America
- • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
- • 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Tour Departure Dates 2012: (subject to availability)
April 22nd, 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th
June 10th, 17th
September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Oct 7th, 14th
Prices are based on off-season travel. Please call or email for costs for your preferred date of travel.
Day 1 Sunny El Paso
Tour begins: 3:45 PM at El Paso Marriott. El Paso, Texas is your gateway to this enchanting New Mexico holiday. A transfer is included from El Paso International Airport to the El Paso Marriott. Attend a fascinating presentation on the bats of Carlsbad Caverns by a veteran conservationist who has dedicated his career to the preservation of nature's endangered species, followed by a private evening at the El Paso Museum of Art, housing more than 5,000 works from around the world; enjoy a private cocktail party, dinner and docent tour right in the museum.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation : El Paso Marriott, El Paso
Day 2 Carlsbad Caverns
Visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park, site of more than 300 ancient limestone caves that date back millions of years, en routeto your mountain resort for a two-night stay. Explore gigantic Carlsbad Cavern; this underground grotto rises into a room 22 stories high and stretches for more than a mile! Arrive at your Mescalero hideaway in time for a leisurely dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Inn of the Mountain Gods, Resort & Casino, Mescalero
Day 3 White Sands National Monument
Spend the day, your way, taking advantage of the resort’s many recreational activities, including bird watching, hiking, fishing,horseback riding, golf, boating and more (additional costs may apply), or exploring nearby sights on Tauck’s optional sightseeing excursions. Get a close-up look of the world’s largest gypsum sand dune field, covering some 275 square miles of deser t,at the White Sands National Monument, and join us for a visit to the Hubbard Museum in nearby Ruidoso. Dinner tonight is at your resort’s signature restaurant, Wendell’s.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, Mescalero
Day 4 Old Town Albuquerue / Sante Fe
Stop to see the Lincoln State Monument on your way to Albuquerque, the place to indulge your interests about old Spanish churches, adobe architecture, arts and crafts... and red chilies! Explore the city’s Old Town on your own, perhaps visiting the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and continue to Santa Fe for three nights. Dine at leisure at the Old House restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Eldorado Hotel & Spa Santa Fe
Day 5 See the many flavours of life in Sante Fe
See a rich cultural mix of Native American, Spanish and Old West influences on a guided walking tour of Santa Fe. A private presentation by a local chef invites discussion on regional ingredients and cooking techniques, prior to lunch at the SantaFe School of Cooking. The rest of the day is free.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Eldorado Hotel & Spa Santa Fe
Day 6 Ancient Pueblo de Taos
Taos’ desert and mountain landscapes invite discovery today. Venture outside of the city to Ranchos de Taos to see the18th-century San Francisco de Asís Mission Church and legendary Pueblo de Taos, the only living Native American community designated both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark. Storyteller Roberta Meyer shares the legends of the region before a walk to the pueblos over the dramatic Rio Grande Gorge Bridge – spectacular views provide an awesome backdrop for her fascinating stories. Explore terraced communal dwellings that have been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years and return to Santa Fe.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eldorado Hotel & Spa Santa Fe
Day 7 Santa Fe Art / Bandelier / Albuquerque
A private morning visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum showcases some 3,000 works of art by this prolific artist. (When the museum is closed, you’ll visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Research Center, displaying many of her personal effects.) Bandelier National Monument lays claim to being one of North America’s oldest human settlements; stop and take a close look at its remarkable cliff dwellings as we travel to your resort in Albuquerque for an overnight stay and a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Albuquerque
Day 8 Journey Home
Tour ends: Albuquerque. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa to Albuquerque International Sunport; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Ask at booking about extending your stay at the HyattRegency Tamaya Resort & Spa.
Meals: Breakfast
