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Taos Tour
Our Taos tour offers a vivid experience of the Southwest; stunning scenery and rich artistic traditions.
You may see the dramatic Rio Grande Gorge, old Taos, and other stops on the way up and back. Usually we go to Taos on one route and back to Santa Fe on another (weather and time permitting). Usually we visit Taos Pueblo. Sometimes the Pueblo is closed. And you'll have time to enjoy lunch on your own in Taos.
8 hours
$195. per person
You may see the dramatic Rio Grande Gorge, old Taos, and other stops on the way up and back. Usually we go to Taos on one route and back to Santa Fe on another (weather and time permitting). Usually we visit Taos Pueblo. Sometimes the Pueblo is closed. And you'll have time to enjoy lunch on your own in Taos.
8 hours
$195. per person
The Jemez Super Volcano
Just west of Santa Fe lies a huge slumbering volcano that created a stunning landscape after its last eruption a million years ago. Crowned by a vast caldera (crater) and beautiful mesas formed with sculpted ash that today hold beautiful ruins of early Pueblo culture, and the legacy of the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos.
Join us for a day of exploring the Jemez Mountains with visits to:
7 hours
$150. per person.
Join us for a day of exploring the Jemez Mountains with visits to:
- Bandelier National Monument
- The Manhattan Project National Historic Park
- The Valles Caldera National Preserve
7 hours
$150. per person.
Chaco National Historic Park
This ancient site lies three hours from Santa Fe in the beautiful San Juan Basin. This is one of the most scenic and unusual trips we offer. Chaco is a place for people with a deep interest in the Puebloan culture and archaeology as these are the most significant early Puebloan ("Anasazi") ruins in the Southwest.
The long but beautiful drive to Chaco passes through desert landscapes and brings us to this remote National Historic Park and World Heritage Site. A ten mile dirt road may be slow and bumpy. We walk through the remains of beautifully crafted sandstone pueblos which were abandoned around the year 1300. Aside from the antiquities, this tour with introduce you to the Navajo people and some of the issues facing this oil rich region.
Due to the distance and staffing needs, this tour is offered for a minimum of 4 guests.
12 hours
$275. per person including box lunch
The long but beautiful drive to Chaco passes through desert landscapes and brings us to this remote National Historic Park and World Heritage Site. A ten mile dirt road may be slow and bumpy. We walk through the remains of beautifully crafted sandstone pueblos which were abandoned around the year 1300. Aside from the antiquities, this tour with introduce you to the Navajo people and some of the issues facing this oil rich region.
Due to the distance and staffing needs, this tour is offered for a minimum of 4 guests.
12 hours
$275. per person including box lunch
Custom Crafted Tours and Adventures
We will tailor to your timing and your specific group goals. We can take you out into the natural and cultural wonders of New Mexico, provide high quality dining, either in the field or in one of the better restaurants we know of in key places around the state. We can blend in high quality shopping with authentic artisan sources. We can offer a mix of road touring and walking journeys for any fitness level.
Scavenger Hunts
Hundreds of people have joined us on our scavenger hunts either in old Santa Fe or farther afield. These are excellent experiences that draw groups together, help them learn new things, and have a humorous afternoon in unexpected places. We can customize the experience to meet your group’s meeting goals.
Multi-day Journeys
We can take your group on one of the great two or three day loop tours from Santa Fe to visit national parks, high mountains, stunning deserts and rich cultural sites of the unique Southwest.
For example, families can head off on private tours of Ghost Ranch or Taos for unforgettable reunions. Old friends can shop for unique New Mexico arts then take a walk among aspen trees near Santa Fe. Colleagues fulfill their educational or professional meeting needs then see the red rocks or volcanic wonders with a superb New Mexican meal under the sunset. School groups can learn about the ancient cultures, contemporary art and the wonders of nature, all in an afternoon. Opera groups can see the Pueblos by day and hear the music by night. Everyone can benefit from our network of artists and trading posts where you can buy real Southwestern arts.
Those are all perfect possibilities with Great Southwest Adventures. Be inspired by one of these ideas or call us with your own idea. We're all about adapting to the needs of every group!
With 20 years of experience in the Santa Fe visitor market, Great Southwest Adventures has taken thousands of happy clients out for unforgettable time in our unique landscape and culture –scape. We are ready to listen to your needs and craft a perfect proposal for you.
Great Southwest Adventures is locally owned and operated and our guides have been sharing their expertise and love of the region with travelers for twenty years. We support regional economic development and provide culturally and ecologically sensitive outings. We look forward to experiencing authentic northern New Mexico with you. Join us!
Scavenger Hunts
Hundreds of people have joined us on our scavenger hunts either in old Santa Fe or farther afield. These are excellent experiences that draw groups together, help them learn new things, and have a humorous afternoon in unexpected places. We can customize the experience to meet your group’s meeting goals.
Multi-day Journeys
We can take your group on one of the great two or three day loop tours from Santa Fe to visit national parks, high mountains, stunning deserts and rich cultural sites of the unique Southwest.
For example, families can head off on private tours of Ghost Ranch or Taos for unforgettable reunions. Old friends can shop for unique New Mexico arts then take a walk among aspen trees near Santa Fe. Colleagues fulfill their educational or professional meeting needs then see the red rocks or volcanic wonders with a superb New Mexican meal under the sunset. School groups can learn about the ancient cultures, contemporary art and the wonders of nature, all in an afternoon. Opera groups can see the Pueblos by day and hear the music by night. Everyone can benefit from our network of artists and trading posts where you can buy real Southwestern arts.
Those are all perfect possibilities with Great Southwest Adventures. Be inspired by one of these ideas or call us with your own idea. We're all about adapting to the needs of every group!
With 20 years of experience in the Santa Fe visitor market, Great Southwest Adventures has taken thousands of happy clients out for unforgettable time in our unique landscape and culture –scape. We are ready to listen to your needs and craft a perfect proposal for you.
Great Southwest Adventures is locally owned and operated and our guides have been sharing their expertise and love of the region with travelers for twenty years. We support regional economic development and provide culturally and ecologically sensitive outings. We look forward to experiencing authentic northern New Mexico with you. Join us!
Bandelier National Monument
The Pueblo people settled in the sculpted canyons and mesa tops of the Pajarito Plateau west of Santa Fe about 900 years ago. This amazing volcanic landscape is among the most beautiful places in the Southwest.
On this trip we visit a National Monument (managed by the National Park Service) which holds cliff dwellings and expansive ruins of Pueblo villages dating to the 1500s. The drive to and from Bandelier is beautiful as we cross the Rio Grande near San Ildefonso Pueblo and have some extra stops that will amaze you. With our permit we can drive you right to Monument Headquarters so you can skip the shuttle!
This is our most popular trip and kids love it. We take an easy walk which we guarantee you will find uplifting and unforgettable.
5 hours
$125.00 per person
On this trip we visit a National Monument (managed by the National Park Service) which holds cliff dwellings and expansive ruins of Pueblo villages dating to the 1500s. The drive to and from Bandelier is beautiful as we cross the Rio Grande near San Ildefonso Pueblo and have some extra stops that will amaze you. With our permit we can drive you right to Monument Headquarters so you can skip the shuttle!
This is our most popular trip and kids love it. We take an easy walk which we guarantee you will find uplifting and unforgettable.
5 hours
$125.00 per person
New Mexico Sampler
Enjoy a genuine taste of the Spanish and Pueblo cultures of New Mexico and the amazing landscapes north of Santa Fe.
We'll visit the Spanish village of Chimayo with its legendary church, local arts, and beautiful setting. We’ll travel across the Rio Grande and discuss the Pueblo culture and see some cliff dwellings. From a high cliff we'll overlook breathtaking views of the region.
It's a perfect loop.
4 hours
$120.00 per person
We'll visit the Spanish village of Chimayo with its legendary church, local arts, and beautiful setting. We’ll travel across the Rio Grande and discuss the Pueblo culture and see some cliff dwellings. From a high cliff we'll overlook breathtaking views of the region.
It's a perfect loop.
4 hours
$120.00 per person
Deluxe Sampler
We'll go to the places mentioned above in the New Mexico Sampler, but we'll also visit one of New Mexico's most distinguished New Mexican native food restaurants in a beautiful rural setting for lunch. Enjoy beer, margaritas or a "Chimayo cocktail." Experience New Mexican food that is unique to northern New Mexico. We know where to take you for the most authentic food in a genuine setting.
5 hours
$130. (lunch price not included)
5 hours
$130. (lunch price not included)
The Oppenheimer Tour
Join a Los Alamos native son on a smashing tour of the world of J. Robert Oppenheimer. We’ll travel from Santa Fe to Los Alamos in our permitted and insured van and visit the world of Oppenheimer. See where the Manhattan Project happened, see the Los Alamos Ranch School, and Oppie’s home. Learn about Los Alamos National Laboratory today and see sights only a native can show you. See why Oppenheimer loved the Los Alamos area. 4 hours, $150 per person.
