Included:

• • 1-2 experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 8-day all-women New Mexico tour
  • Accommodation for 7 nights at charming inns & hotels (double occupancy)
  • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 8 (excluding dinner on Day 6)4
  • Entrance to Bandelier National Monument
  • Entrance to Chaco Canyon
  • Activities as in the itinerary, including light kayaking, hiking, and cultural activities
  • Vehicle transfers between destinations and accommodations

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Single occupancy room

Not included:

• • Airfare
  • Travel to and from Albuquerque
  • Dinner on Day 6
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities (Ghost Ranch tours, Ten Thousand Waves spa)
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

This New Mexico tour mixes being active in the outdoors with historical and cultural exploration, making it appropriate for active women with a basic fitness level. You’ll hike up to 5 miles (8 km) per day with up to 1,240 ft (378 m) of elevation gain/loss.

The option with kayaking and rafting includes approximately 8 miles (13 km) of kayaking on gentle waters and rafting on Class 2-3 rapids (considered beginner to moderate).

If you walk regularly at a brisk pace 3-4 days a week for 35-45 minutes, you’ll enjoy this adventure.

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Footwear

• • 1 pair mid-weight hiking boots or shoes
  • 1 pair water shoes that can be used for kayaking and tidepooling
  • 1 pair comfortable shoes for after hiking and general use
  • 2-3 pair hiking socks (wool or synthetic equivalent)
  • 2 pair thin liner socks (silk or synthetic equivalent) — optional

Clothing

• • 1-2 pair comfortable, lightweight, synthetic hiking pants
  • 2-3 synthetic or lightweight merino wool T-shirts or short-sleeved shirts
  • 1 lightweight long-sleeved shirt for sun/bug protection (button-up front is best)
  • 1 pair shorts — optional
  • Fleece or down jacket
  • Rain parka and rain pants/rain skirt (waterproof/breathable fabric)
  • Underwear and nightwear
  • Ball cap or hat with a strap for sun protection
  • Swimsuit
  • 1-2 changes of comfortable clothes to wear at the accommodations

Equipment/essentials

• • Trekking poles — required
  • 1 day pack (24-40L bag)
  • Rain cover or heavy-duty plastic bag to line your backpack
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (1L capacity)
  • Small headlamp or flashlight
  • Sunglasses (100% UV protection) with retention strap
  • 1-2 bandannas
  • Small quick-dry towel for water-based activities
  • Sunscreen and lip protection
  • Ear plugs
  • Extra snacks (some snacks will be provided by your guides)
  • Plastic container for lunch/sandwich
  • Spork for trail lunches

Toiletries (small sizes)

• • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Personal items (contact lens supplies, sanitary items, personal medications, Epipen if needed)
  • Personal first aid/patch kit (band-aids, 1 safety pin, moleskin, Compeed or blister bandages, ibuprofen)
  • Optional
  • Camera and film/memory card, extra batteries
  • Pocket knife
  • Cell phone and charger
  • Short ankle gaiters
  • Wristwatch or travel alarm clock
  • Compact binoculars
  • Journal and pen
  • National Park Pass (annual, golden, or military) — may entitle you to additional amenities/perks at the parks

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season and activity. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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This New Mexico tour runs in May and September when the weather is very pleasant! May in New Mexico is warm and dry, with sunny days, cool nights, and little rain, making it ideal for outdoor activities before the summer heat sets in. September brings warm days and cooler nights, with a chance of lingering monsoon showers early in the month, but generally pleasant fall-like conditions.

Group sizes and pricing

• • For this New Mexico tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. One or two guides will accompany you on this adventure.
  • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  • Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

A New Mexico tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the New Mexico tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The price for this New Mexcio tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout. Please note that single rooms are limited and subject to availability.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

The starting point of your New Mexico tour is Albuquerque. To get there, most people fly into Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Albuquerque. If you’re traveling by car, you can leave it in the parking lot of your hotel.

Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 1pm at your hotel in Albuquerque. Please plan to arrive at the airport by 12pm on Day 1 to make the meeting time.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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