How accessible to a wheelchair are these sites?

We are excited to have you interested in our adventure tour however our vans are not wheelchair accessible.

Do the travelers physically get off of the bus and walk among the Ruins? and, Is the Park Ranger Guided tour of the cliff dwellings included in our visit?

Yes this is a walking tour. Yes you get off of the bus and tour the ruins. No the Park Ranger tour is not included as they only allow a certain number per day.

Why does this trip say 6 days lodging for a 9 day trip? Why does it show that you go to NM, CO, AZ and UT. but the itinerary shows almost the whole trip in NM except for one nigh in CO? it says comfortable transportation but does not say what kind of transportation. Is it a bus and if so does it have restrooms on board?

Our Trails of the Ancients tour is a 9 day tour. 6 of the nights are spent in New Mexico, 1 night in Utah, and 1 night in Colorado. Canyon de Chelly is in Arizona, but you don't stay the night in Arizona. This is a small group tour with no more than 13 passengers, we use Mercedes Sprinter Vans, they do not have bathrooms.

How much is it for 2 adults that want 2 separate rooms, with no room mates.

Single Occupancy rate is $3329 per person. We do have a couple reservations left for this tour.

At what time do we have to land in Albuquerque?

The first day of the tour is a travel day and you can arrive at any time. The tour departs from Albuquerque at 8:00 Am on the 15th. As long as you are in destination at that time we are all set.

Trail of the Ancients

9 days

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Start and end in Albuquerque

4.3

4 traveler reviews

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The scenery was incredible I would recommend anyone who has never been to this part of the USA make sure you put it on your bucket list.
Mark, traveled in October
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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 13
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Albuquerque
Day 2
El Morro National Monument
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Acoma Sky City Pueblo
- Visit El Morro National Monument
- Walk Spanish Explorer trails with carved signatures
Landmarks
Acoma Pueblo (Sky City)
El Morro National Monument
Day 3
Monument Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Canyon De Chelly with local Navajo guide
- Guided backcountry tour of Monument Valley
- Visit to a Hogan
- Discussion with local Navajo resident
Landmarks
Canyon De Chelly
Monument Valley
Day 4
Natural Bridges - Hovenweep National Monument
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Explore Valley of the Gods
- Visit historic Moki Dugway
- Explore Natural Bridges National Monument
- Explore Hovenweep National Monument ruins
Landmarks
Valley of the Gods
Moki Dugway
Natural Bridges National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument
Day 5
Aztec National Monument
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Mesa Verde National Park ruins and overlooks
- Visit Spruce Treehouse Museum
- Explore Aztec National Monument ruins
- View fully restored giant kiva at Aztec National Monument
Landmarks
Mesa Verde National Park
Spruce Treehouse Museum
Aztec National Monument
Day 6
Chaco Canyon National Monument
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Chaco Canyon National Monument ruins
- Visit Chetro Ketl, Pueblo Bonito, and/or Pueblo Alto
Landmarks
Chaco Canyon National Monument
Chetro Ketl
Pueblo Bonito
Pueblo Alto
Day 7
Santa Fe
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Tent Rocks National Monument
Optional Activities
- Explore historic Santa Fe
Landmarks
Tent Rocks National Monument
Day 8
Albuquerque
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at El Pinto)
Included Activities
- Explore Bandelier National Monument
- Lunch at El Pinto in Albuquerque
Landmarks
Bandelier National Monument
El Pinto
Day 9
Albuquerque
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Acoma Pueblo (Sky City)
El Morro National Monument

Landmarks
Canyon De Chelly
Monument Valley

Landmarks
Valley of the Gods
Moki Dugway
Natural Bridges National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument

Landmarks
Mesa Verde National Park
Spruce Treehouse Museum
Aztec National Monument

Landmarks
Chaco Canyon National Monument
Chetro Ketl
Pueblo Bonito
Pueblo Alto

Landmarks
Tent Rocks National Monument

Landmarks
Bandelier National Monument
El Pinto

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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Traveler Reviews

4.3

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.3
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.8

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Mark
October 24th, 2023
5
This was really a great trip. I had a very good time. The scenery was incredible I would recommend anyone who has...
This was really a great trip. I had a very good time. The scenery was incredible I would recommend anyone who has never been to this part of the USA make sure you put it on your bucket list. John was an incredible tour guide friendly and outgoing at every turn. Very importantly he was very open to suggestions and always ask the group what we wanted to do, this was his priority. I will definitely recommend trail of the ancients to my friends and recommend southwest tours in general.Show more
Traveled in October 2023
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Rose M
September 25th, 2023
3
Your itinerary for Tour of the Ancients is outdated and inaccurate. I know about Southwest Adventure Tours until much...
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Traveled in September 2023
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Ute
May 24th, 2022
4
It was a good, pleasant trip with very interesting things to see. My favorite was Monument Valley. I liked the...
It was a good, pleasant trip with very interesting things to see. My favorite was Monument Valley. I liked the knowledgeable tour guide Robin (aka Patrick Shade)🙂 The van could use some accessories like hooks to hang stuff, netting behind the seats, cupholders, handles and options for trash in each row. It was otherwise a comfortable ride. All but the hotel in Albuquerque were great, because it had few tasty breakfast choices and the location offered very almost no walkable option for stores or other things to explore. I personally could do with less box lunches, but maybe there are not enough lunch options in the travelled areas.Show more
Traveled in May 2022
Melanie
October 31st, 2018
5
Robin was a brilliant guide and a real font of knowledge. Despite the weather being less than ideal on a few days we...
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Traveled in October 2018
Reply from: Southwest Adventure Tours
Thank you for the positive review of your experience on our Trail of the Ancients Tour. We are glad to hear you enjoyed yourself and the places we explored. Robin is a great guide and we are happy to hear he took good care of you!
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Holly
Asked on September 29th, 2024
How accessible to a wheelchair are these sites?
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  We are excited to have you interested in our adventure tour however our vans are not wheelchair accessible.
K
Kevin
Asked on February 16th, 2024
Do the travelers physically get off of the bus and walk among the Ruins? and, Is the Park Ranger Guided tour of the cliff dwellings included in our visit?
Tour Details
Transport
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  Yes this is a walking tour. Yes you get off of the bus and tour the ruins. No the Park Ranger tour is not included as they only allow a certain number per day.
A
Alexis
Asked on October 10th, 2023
Why does this trip say 6 days lodging for a 9 day trip? Why does it show that you go to NM, CO, AZ and UT. but the itinerary shows almost the whole trip in NM except for one nigh in CO? it says comfortable transportation but does not say what kind of transportation. Is it a bus and if so does it have restrooms on board?
Accommodation
Tour Details
Transport
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written October 2023
  Our Trails of the Ancients tour is a 9 day tour. 6 of the nights are spent in New Mexico, 1 night in Utah, and 1 night in Colorado. Canyon de Chelly is in Arizona, but you don't stay the night in Arizona. This is a small group tour with no more than 13 passengers, we use Mercedes Sprinter Vans, they do not have bathrooms.
A
Allison
Asked on August 16th, 2023
How much is it for 2 adults that want 2 separate rooms, with no room mates.
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written August 2023
  Single Occupancy rate is $3329 per person. We do have a couple reservations left for this tour.
S
Shirley
Asked on February 27th, 2022
At what time do we have to land in Albuquerque?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written February 2022
  The first day of the tour is a travel day and you can arrive at any time. The tour departs from Albuquerque at 8:00 Am on the 15th. As long as you are in destination at that time we are all set.

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- For any tour departing before May 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Southwest Adventure Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Trail of the Ancients

Itinerary

Albuquerque

El Morro National Monument

Included Activities

Monument Valley

Included Activities

Natural Bridges - Hovenweep National Monument

Included Activities

Aztec National Monument

Included Activities

Chaco Canyon National Monument

Included Activities

Santa Fe

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Albuquerque

Included Activities

Albuquerque

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