Jemez Safari

This adventure begins at Bandelier National Monument. Explore among the Anasazi Indian ruins and cave rooms gouged from the cliff walls. From there we ascend to 9,000 feet to the center of the Jemez volcano and view the Valle Grande, a deep crater created from past eruptions. From the Jemez summit, we will journey through highland forests and meadows where herds of elk and deer thrive. You'll enjoy a healthy lunch while you peer down into a pine-filled canyon dotted with ghost towns. Fantastic views of the Rio Grande Rift abound as we descend to the valley floor.

Departs: AM (6-61/2 hours).
$85 per person (plus tax)
Park fee and lunch included.
This safari includes a light hike.

Taos Safari

This full-day journey begins along the "low road" to Taos. Following the Rio Grande north, pass through Native-American Pueblos. Stop to view ancient Indian rock art along the way. In Taos, visit the Gorge Bridge, the Taos Pueblo, and the historic Taos Plaza. Capture the true essence of Spanish Northern New Mexican villages on the way back to Santa Fe along the picturesque "high road." Finally, stop at the Santuario de Chimayo, where thousands have sought miracles for more than 150 years.

Departs: AM (all day).
$96 per person (plus tax)
Pueblo fee & lunch included.

Outback-Wildlife Safari

Explore the rugged deep-cut canyons, highland forests and meadows of the Jemez Volcano. This journey begins at the base of the volcano along the Rio Grande Rift and ascends to over 9,000 feet in elevation. Expect spectacular views in all directions as we climb along an old mining road to the world's largest volcanic crater. Elk, deer and an occasional bear are among the species of wildlife frequently found feeding in the early evening hours along this trail.

Departs: PM (4-41/2 hours).
$65 per person (plus tax)
*Evening departures offer best chance of viewing wildlife

Alpine Safari

Explore the rugged Sangre de Cristo mountains that surround Santa Fe. This off-road trail climbs to an elevation of over 10,000 feet where views of the Rio Grande Rift and Jemez Volcano are unsurpassed! Marvel at the diverse flora of this region while traveling through four life zones following a beautiful alpine stream. Return through immense stands of aspen along one of our country's most beautiful "Scenic Byways."

Departs: AM and PM (21/2 hours)
$48 per person (plus tax)
This safari offers spectacular fall colors.

Turquoise Trail Sunset Safari

Venture back in time along the trail of the Conquistadors through the rugged New Mexico landscape of stratified colors and petrified trees. Travel along the ancient Turquoise Trail through the turn-of-the-century mining towns of Madrid, Cerrillos and Golden. View remote ghost towns, prehistoric Anasazi Indian ruins and petroglyphs.
Fantastic at sunset.

Departs: PM (31/2 hours)
$55 per person (plus tax)

O'keeffe Country/Ghost Ranch Safari

Experience the red rock canyons that inspired Georgia O'keeffe's world famous landscapes. The ancient Pueblo Indian ruins of Poshuouinge, the picturesque Chama River Valley, views of Pedernal Mountain, Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch and Echo Amphitheater are just a few of the breathtaking areas visited on this safari.

Departs: 9AM (6-61/2 hours)
$85 per person (plus tax)
(lunch included).

Birds of Bosque del Apache

Experience the nearly indescribable gathering of birds which takes place each winter at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Your guide, an experienced wildlife biologist and ornithologist, will take you on a guided tour of this world-renowned wintering site for birds which lies along the Rio Grande River. You will marvel at skies filled with thousands of Snow Geese and Sandhill Cranes, not to mention a diversity of hawks and eagles including Bald Eagles and the occasional Peregrine Falcon. And, with some luck, you may even see the endangered Whooping Crane. Not only have over 300 species of birds been observed here, but the scenic vistas are breathtaking as well. Whether you are the casual observer interested in experiencing an incredibly beautiful wildlife area, or the more serious "birder" wanting to see many different species, you will never forget this trip!

Depart late morning, return early evening.
$115 per person (plus tax)
refuge fees and lunch included