FAQ 1: What is included in trip cost?

- Professional tour guide - Comfortable transportation - 8 nights hotel accommodations - some meals (8 breakfasts and 7 lunches) - Entry passes - Water - Gratuities for included meals and activities - Applicable taxes and fees

FAQ 2: What is excluded in trip cost?

- Items of a personal nature (alcohol, room service, etc.) - Meals (other than listed in the itinerary) - Optional activities - Flights - Gratuities for the Tour Guide - Travel Insurance

FAQ 3: What are the arrival and departure times?

You are recommended to arrive at the Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) any time on day 1 and depart from the Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) any time on day 9.

FAQ4: What is the fitness level required for this trip?

Guests should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain for an average of 1 to 3 miles at a time. Elevation gain and loss averages between 50 to 300 ft over the course of the areas visited during this tour. Touring and overnight locations are above 6,000 to 8,000 ft above sea level Deboard and board van each time at a viewpoint – a portable step will be available Please let us know if you have any other physical/health limitations or requirements.

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Trail of the Ancients Tour

United States

9 days

Difficulty:Easy

Skill:Beginner

Group size:6

Highlights

When you take our Trail of the Ancients tour, you’ll visit and experience a large collection of ruins and ancient cities once occupied by these historic people. Some of what remains are small structures, such as those found at Hovenweep, while others are large settlements and cities, such as the ruins at Mesa Verde or Chaco Canyon. Regardless of size, they all give us examples of how these ancient ones once lived. This adventure will immerse you into these ancient cultures and give you the opportunity to follow their trails around this magical corner of the Southwest.

Highlights:

- Canyon De Chelly & Monument Valley

- Natural Bridges National Monument

- Goosenecks State Park

- Hovenweep National Monument

- Aztec Ruins National Monument

- Mesa Verde National Park

- Chaco Canyon National Monument

- Bandelier National Monument

- Santa Fe, NM

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Itinerary

Trail of the Ancients Tour

DAY 1

Arrive In Albuquerque, New Mexico

Arrive in Albuquerque, New Mexico and then transfer by hotel shuttle on your own to a pre-night hotel. Evening is at leisure on your own.

Meals: None

DAY 2

El Morro National Monument

DAY 3

Canyon De Chelly and Monument Valley.

DAY 4

Natural Bridges & Hovenweep Monument

DAY 5

Mesa Verde National Park

DAY 6

Chaco Canyon National Monument

DAY 7

Sante Fe

DAY 8

Bandelier National Monument

DAY 9

Departure Day

DAY 1

Arrive In Albuquerque, New Mexico

DAY 2

El Morro National Monument

DAY 3

Canyon De Chelly and Monument Valley.

Trip Inclusions

Transfers

Transportation to and from the airport and between different destinations as part of the itinerary.

Accommodation

Lodging at various hotels, guesthouses, or other types of accommodation during the trip.

Guide fees

Fees for a Guide required for your adventure.

Luggage transfers

Cost for transferring your luggage.

Local guide

A knowledgeable guide to provide insights and information about the places visited.

Some meals

Selected meals provided as part of the tour package, which may include breakfast, lunch, or dinner on certain days.

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages

Costs for any alcoholic drinks consumed during the trip.

Gratuities

All the guide gratuities throughout your adventure.

Flights

All the flight charges required for your adventure.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance from a trusted provider for your adventure.

Personal gear

All the personal gear required for your adventure.

Airport transfer

Transportation from and to Airport

Accommodation

Day 1 - 9

You will be staying in a 3-star hotel on double occupancy basis.

Cancellation Policy

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Departure Dates

from $3000 /person

Private groups?

Minimum 5 people, and choose any date.

FAQs

What is included in trip cost?

What is excluded in trip cost?

What are the arrival and departure times?

What is the fitness level required for this trip?

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