Itinerary

Day 1: Explore art galleries and the Georgia O’Keeffe museum. ride into the Sangre de Christo Mountains.

Meet us in Santa Fe (public shuttle available from/to Albuquerque). Santa Fe boasts the third-largest fine art market in the United States, and it’s one of the greatest cities in the world for dining! Galleries and museums abound on the famous Canyon Road; local artists peddle their jewelry and crafts in the city’s plaza. Go for a morning bicycle ride on the outskirts of Santa Fe. Explore the town’s rich culture this afternoon. Stay tonight at the Inn of the Governors, in the heart of downtown. Savor one of the city’s fabulous restaurants for tonight’s dinner.
Meals:Lunch and Dinner. Lodging: Inn of the Governors
Distance: 20 miles Elevation:+1392 ft / – 891 ft

Day 2: Pore over mysterious Bandelier National Monument, ride to Chimayo

Head to Bandelier National Monument. Stroll through ancient cliff dwellings carved high on the canyon walls, where Ancestral Pueblo people made their home nearly 1,000 years ago. Ride north after lunch – through mesas and red hills to the town of Chimayo, famous for its weavings and its church. Spend tonight at the intimate Casa Escondida, with stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountain ranges.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Lodging: Casa Escondida
Distance: 22 miles Elevation:+2019 ft / – 1541 ft.

Day 3: Ride the high road to Taos Scenic Byway, with its tiny Spanish towns and expansive views

Bicycle the scenic High Road to Taos today, through endless panoramas of pine forests, snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, and remote cottonwood-filled valleys. Stop along the way for a weaving demonstration by local artisans. Spend the next three nights at Casa Benavides in Taos, a beautiful adobe inn ranked by Sunset Magazine as one of the best in the Southwest.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Lodging: Casa Benavides
Distance: 42 miles Elevation:+2978 ft / – 4082 ft.

Day 4: Raft the Rio Grande. Peruse Taos.

Raft the Rio Grande Canyon this morning! Paddle Class II and III rapids carved through the desert rock, with the help of local guides and instructors.  Visit storied Taos Pueblo this afternoon. This is the largest existing multi-storied Pueblo structure in the United States, and home to Taos Native Americans for more than 1,000 years. Hankering for some downtime? Explore Taos’ shops and artists’ galleries, or get a massage. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Meals: Breakfast. Lodging: Casa Benavides

Day 5: Ride the Enchanted Scenic Circle Byway.

Ride the Enchanted Circle, a view-crammed loop north of Taos circling the highest peak in New Mexico: Wheeler Peak. The landscape is quite diverse: alpine forests, open range, cattle country, lakes, and fascinating small towns. The eastern half of the Enchanted Circle features long, gradual downhills through peaceful valleys of pasture and forest as it winds back to Taos. Bicycle 62 miles of this amazing loop (with boost options for the climbs) or the whole 85 miles.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Lodging: Casa Benavides
Distance: 62 (or 85) miles Elevation:+3986 ft / – 4370 ft. (or +5669 ft / -5671 ft.)

Day 6: Ride to picturesque Arroyo Seco before heading back to our finish in Santa Fe and Albuquerque

Choose from two options today: Pedal your bicycle down a quiet side road beside a creek, into beautiful Arroyo Seco valley, or challenge yourself with a ride up to Taos Ski Valley. Visit storied Taos Pueblo this afternoon. This is the largest existing multi-storied Pueblo structure in the United States, and home to Taos Native Americans for more than 1,000 years. Want to stay in Santa Fe after the tour? It’s just a short ride there – on your bike or in the van. Need to fly home? We’ll miss you. But we’re happy to take you onward to Albuquerque and the airport.
Meals:Breakfast and Lunch.
Distance: 13 ( or 26) miles Elevation:+418 ft / –961 ft. (or +2162 ft / -2705 ft)

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

Inn of the Governors
Casa Escondida
Casa Benavides

The hotels, Inns, and B&Bs we use are always among the finest the area has to offer. Our smaller group sizes(max. 13) allow us to stay at some award-winning places that can’t handle groups of 25 or more. We work closely with the innkeepers to make sure they understand your needs and ours, whether that is having a place to store your bike, an early morning breakfast or a convenient place to park the van, they are as committed to your vacation experience as we are.

Lodging is based upon two people to a room with a private bath. If you’re traveling solo on any of our trips, we’ll assign you a roommate of the same gender and often of the same age bracket. There is no extra charge if we can’t find you a roommate, even if you sign up the day before the trip starts. You can guarantee yourself a private room and bath if you pay the Single Room Fee. Occasionally a room with two beds consists of one bed plus a rollaway bed or sofa bed.

Included:

• Lodging
• Bicycles,rental E-bike for an extra fee.
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, except one lunch and one dinner on your own.
• Hiking & river rafting
• Bandeller National Monument

Not included:

• Flights from and to the tour
• Nights before and after the tour
• One lunch and one dinner
• Gratuity guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2023: $ 3811.- pp single fee $ 1029.-
You can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.
Extra option rental E-bike $200.-pp
Tour dates 2023:
10 Sep – 15 Sep
17 Sep – 22 Sep guaranteed

Conditions

Deposit 25%
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

Meals and dining:
We know how important breakfast is to make sure your day starts off right. Most breakfasts are served at the inn where we spend the night and are either a set menu or a continental breakfast buffet. But if there is a local restaurant with a reputation for a great breakfast, we can guarantee we will find it and you will be treated to a nutritious meal to start the day.
Lunch is provided at a state park or similar scenic setting midway during the day’s ride. Guests are always surprised at the variety and quality of lunches we prepare. Besides sandwich fixings and cold drinks, we offer fresh fruits and vegetables and hot lunches such as tortellini with pesto or veggie burritos. If you prefer a certain item of food or drink, just let your tour guide know and we will be sure to prepare just the right lunch to keep your energy up for the rest of the day.
During the day water, fruit juices, soft drinks, energy bars, fruit, and snacks are available from the van. A cold beer from our cooler waits at the end of the day, and you can relive the day’s highlights at our wine and cheese party before dinner.
Dinner is eaten together at the best restaurant in the area. At most restaurants, you order what you want from the menu. Except for alcohol, everything is included, even appetizers, salad, soup, and dessert. If we have to shuttle everyone a short distance to get to that special place, we do it. We like to eat well.

If you have any special dietary requests, please let us know in advance. We regularly accommodate vegetarians and other restricted diets. All of our meals are carefully selected to provide you with the unusually high nutritional and caloric needs of your body on an outdoor adventure.