Ancient Puebloans: Mesas, Monuments, Canyons and More

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Delve into the history of the Ancestral Puebloans as you learn about prehistoric villages, explore the region’s National Parks and visit important sites with an archaeologist.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Accompanied by an archaeologist, address how regional climate, geology and agriculture influenced the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans
    • At each spectacular site, learn how these indigenous people faced the challenges which presented themselves in each region, study their unique connection to the land and learn about the development of Puebloan cultural groups
    • View the remains of an incredibly complex civilization and gain perspective on how Native Americans retain ancestral traditions while adapting to the present-day

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    Delve into the history of the Ancestral Puebloans as you learn about prehistoric villages, explore the region’s National Parks and visit important sites with an archaeologist.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide

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  • Education / Learning

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1 Check In, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation Albuquerque D DoubleTree by Hilton Albuquerque Activity note: Hotel check in from 3:00 p.m. The activity level for this program is "Let's Go!" Participants must be able to hike up to three miles daily over varied t...
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2 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque B,L,D DoubleTree by Hilton Albuquerque Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; traveling approximately 20 miles over the course of the day; walking up to a mile on paved trails with inclines; ...
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3 Chaco Culture National Historical Park Farmington, NM B,L,D Hampton Inn & Suites Farmington Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 230 miles for 4 1/2 hours over the course of the day; hiking up to 3 miles on paved, unpaved, sometimes uneven terrain with...
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4 Aztec National Monument, Chimney Rock, Mesa Verde Nat. Park Mesa Verde National Park B,L,D Far View Lodge Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling approximately 100 miles for 2 1/2 hours over the course of the day; hiking up to 2 miles on paved, unpaved, somet...
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5 Mesa Verde National Park Full-Day Field Trip Mesa Verde National Park B,L Far View Lodge Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling about 30 miles over the course of the day; hiking up to 2 miles over varied terrain. with inclines. Breakfast: At Far View Lodg...
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6 Anasazi Heritage Center, Hovenweep National Monument Cortez, CO B,L,D Baymont Inn & Suites Cortez Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 120 miles for 3 hours over the course of the day; hiking up to 2 miles on paved and unpaved trails at Hovenweep. B...
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7 Canyon de Chelly Chinle, AZ B,L Thunderbird Lodge Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling approximately 200 miles for 3 1/2 hours over the course of the day; short walks at overlooks. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: After checking out of the hotel, we...
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8 White House Ruin Hike, Travel to Albuquerque, Program Close Albuquerque B,L,D DoubleTree by Hilton Albuquerque Activity note: Traveling 230 miles for 4 1/2 hours over the course of the day; hiking 2 1/2 miles round-trip, approximately 2-3 hours with a 600-foot eleva...
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9 Program Concludes Albuquerque B Activity note: Hotel check out by 12:00 Noon. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join o...

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Price From $1,749
Price per day$194
Last Updated: 10/29/2018

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Meals Included
  • 21 Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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