Cultural Gateway
In Santa Fe, colorful open-air marketplaces, ancient buildings, art galleries and museums sit side-by-side with sleek restaurants, exciting nightclubs and modern hotels. The plaza in downtown Santa Fe is filled with modern stores of all kinds situated alongside the Native American art market. Outside the city, highlights include Bandelier National Monument and endless opportunities to hike, bike or ride horses in the mountains that surround Santa Fe.
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Trip Infos
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Native American culture and history immersion
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Follow the Steps of Georgia O’Keeffe’s
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Backcountry discovery & Cultural Pilgrimage
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Cowboy Shopping experience & Wine Tasting
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
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Locations:
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Day 1-5: Santa Fe - Four Seasons Rancho Encantado
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Estimated Price: $6,500 per person
(Based on 2 Adults / Private Activities)
DAY 1
Welcome to Santa Fe ! Upon arrival at Albuquerque airport, meet your chauffeur and ride privately to your hotel. As soon as you set foot in Santa Fe, you will realize it is unlike anywhere else. With its rich history and heritage that includes Native American, Spanish, Mexican, cowboy, artistic and modern U.S. cultures, Santa Fe is among the nation’s most unique cities.
Night at: Four Seasons Rancho Encantado - Deluxe Casita
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DAY 2
Today, step back in time and discover the Bandelier National Monument. Home to a number of ancient Pueblo Ruins, the remains of villages that were established in the Pajarito Plateau of the Jemez Mountains from the early 1100s until the mid 1500s. Tyuonyi Pueblo, located in Frijoles Canyon, is thought to have had 400 rooms and 3 kivas. Along the cliff walls, visitors can climb into cavates, view a talus home, and ponder over what the petroglyphs may have meant to the people who once inhabited the area.
Night at: Four Seasons Rancho Encantado - Deluxe Casita
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DAY 3
Today, head to the The Abiquiu (Valley of Shining Stone) area which has inspired artists and adventurers for more than a century, offering a window into New Mexico’s past and present, influenced by Native American and Spanish cultures and traditions. Marvel at red-rock mesas, surreal formations at Plaza Blanca, the hidden Copper Canyon and, towering above it all, Georgia O’Keeffe’s beloved Cerro Pedernal.
On your way back visit traditional villages and sacred holy places such as the Santuario de Chimayo, stopping along the way to meet local artists, historians and gallery owners.
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Night at: Four Seasons Rancho Encantado - Deluxe Casita
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DAY 4
This morning, enjoy a curated and privately guided exploration of the highlights of the “City Different.” Followed by a visit to the iconic luxury boot boutique, “Back At The Ranch,” for an exclusive shopping experience and meeting with founder & famed boot designer Wendy Henry. Then, head to the local tasting room of Gruet Winery, one of the top sparkling wine producers in the country, specializing in Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines. Enjoy a special tasting flight of four different premium wines & select vintages.
Night at: Four Seasons Rancho Encantado - Deluxe Casita
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DAY 5
After some leisure time at the resort, head back to Alburquerque airport with with private chauffeur before flying to your next destination.
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