Southwest Icons: New Mexico, Arizona & Colorado

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The natural beauty and cultural history of the Southwest are extraordinary. Explore five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four National Parks, three National Monuments and two State Parks.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the winding corridors, monumental chambers and stunning rock formations of Carlsbad Caverns
    • Learn about Native American history in Taos Pueblo — the only Native American community honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Bask in the glorious vistas of the Grand Canyon and discover archaeological sites at Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon

What's this trip about?

    The natural beauty and cultural history of the Southwest are extraordinary. Explore five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four National Parks, three National Monuments and two State Parks.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

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  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Registration, Orientation, Introductions, Welcome Dinner Albuquerque, New Mexico D Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration 3:00-5:00 p.m.: Come over to the Road Scholar table to register w...
Day
2 Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge Roswell, New Mexico B,L,D Hampton Inn & Suites Roswell Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; traveling 250 miles (4 hours) over the course of the day; walking up to a mile along well-maintained paths with some elevation g...
Day
3 UFO Museum, Roswell Museum of Art, Living Desert State Park Carlsbad, New Mexico B,L,D Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 75 miles; walking up a mile on varied terrain; standing at museums Breakfast: In the hotel...
Day
4 Carlsbad Caverns Carlsbad, New Mexico B,D Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad Activity note: Walking up to three miles over uneven and rocky terrain, elevation gains of 1,000 feet. Breakfast: In the hotel breakfast room; selections may include eggs, pastries, ...
Day
5 White Sands National Monument Socorro,NM B,L,D Holiday Inn Express Socorro Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 280 miles for 5 hours over the course of the day; walking several hundred feet at White Sands. Breakfast: In the hotel breakfast room; s...
Day
6 Zuni Pueblo Gallup, New Mexico B,L,D Comfort Suites Gallup Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 200 miles for 3 1/2 hours over the course of the day; walking up to a mile over varied terrain at Zuni Pueblo. Breakfast: In the hotel breakfast room; s...
Day
7 Window Rock and the Navajo Nation Museum, Hopi Reservation Cameron, AZ B,L,D Cameron Trading Post & Motel Activity note: Getting on/off coach; travel 180 miles for 2 1/2 hours over the course of the day; walk up to a mile over varied terrain. Breakfast: ...
Day
8 Grand Canyon Cameron, AZ B,D Cameron Trading Post & Motel Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 165 miles over the course of the day; walking up to 5 miles on well-maintained paved and gravel paths. Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant, order off ...
Day
9 Navajo National Monument, Monument Valley, To Mesa Verde Cortez, Colorado B,L,D Far View Lodge Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 200 miles for up to 5 hours over the course of the day; hike of up to a mile with some elevation gain. Breakfast: In...
Day
10 Full-Day Exploration of Mesa Verde Cortez, Colorado B,L,D Far View Lodge Activity note: Getting on/off coach; hikes of 1-3 miles over varied terrain with some elevation gains. Breakfast: At the Far View Terrace, enjoy breakfast served buffet-style with eggs...
Day
11 Anasazi Heritage Center, Hovenweep National Monument Farmington, NM B,L,D Hampton Inn & Suites Farmington Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 180 miles for almost 4 hours over the course of the day; walking up to a mile over varied terrain. B...
Day
12 Chaco Culture National Historical Park Taos, N.M. B,L,D El Pueblo Lodge Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 250 miles for 5 hours over the course of the day; walking up to 2 miles over varied terrain with elevation gains Breakfast: In the hotel b...
Day
13 Taos Pueblo, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Earthship Biotecture Taos, N.M. B,D El Pueblo Lodge Activity note: Walk up to a mile over varied terrain Breakfast: At the hotel, the breakfast buffet offers a variety of choices such as scrambled eggs, sausage, hash br...
Day
14 Santa Fe, To Albuquerque Albuquerque, New Mexico B,D Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Activity note: Getting on/off coach; traveling 120 miles over the course of the day; walking up to a mile over paved but uneven sidewalks. Breakfast: At the hotel, the bre...
Day
15 Breakfast Albuquerque, New Mexico B Activity note: Hotel checkout: 12:00 Noon. Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program. Morning: If you are departing from the hotel, please check out no later than 12:00 p.m. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar l...

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Price per day$213
Last Updated: 1/5/2022

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Meals Included
  • 37 Meals
  • 14 Breakfasts
  • 9 Lunches
  • 14 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt, Gluten Free
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