Top New Mexico Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Take a full-day Rio Grande rafting adventure ideal for families and first-time rafters. Float through the Lower Gorge’s scenic Orilla Verde, where you’ll enjoy a delicious hot fajita lunch along the riverbanks. Experience the river’s broad canyon and rich habitat, where you can watch for wildlife like mule deer and birds of prey. Then, enjoy a thrilling encounter with whitewater during a 6-mile (9.6 kilometer) section of class 2-3 rapids.

The PistachioLand tour offers a ride on a 14 passenger electric vehicle through the pistachio orchards and vineyards. This is a working farm where pistachios and wine grapes are produced, and wine and candy is also produced on-site. Free samples of nuts and wine are available in the gift shop. Although you can walk-in to purchase a $2 ticket, booking guarantees a seat unless canceled for weather.

Tour Madrid via app with your private party on this flexible excursion. After downloading, you can stop and start the tour whenever you like, allowing you to have lots of flexibility in how you explore. Hear Madrid's stories told by those who lived through the times of coal, the Bomb, Walt Disney, and other eras.

In addition to visits to the O'keeffe Museum, the Welcome Center and painting sites, we will be driving through the incredible Piedra Lumbre basin (or Valley of the Shining Stone) which stretches from Abiquiu to Chama along the Chama River. From there we will visit Ghost Ranch, a dramatic 21, 000-acre of New Mexican landscape, where the reclusive American artist Georgia O'Keeffe led a solitary life immersed in nature and art. O'Keeffe fell in love with the sculpted landscape of rivers, cliffs and buttes in an expanse of earthen formations which according to pueblo peoples are alive and imbued with spirits of the past. Ghost Ranch is also known for a remarkable concentration of fossils, most notably that of the theropod dinosaur Coelophysis, of which it has been estimated that nearly a thousand individuals have been preserved in a quarry at Ghost Ranch. By touring the formations, the Chama River Valley and Ghost Ranch we understand the love she felt for the ancient, sacred place.

The historic Turquoise Trail, a National Scenic Byway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, is synonymous with Native American spirituality, Spanish explorers, adventurous mining, and brave pioneers. The blue-green turquoise, nationally recognized as a precious stone, was first mined by the early Pueblo people as early as 900 A.D. From the 1800s onward Spanish explorers, missionaries and prospectors followed the trail of the native American Indians already here. Today the National Scenic Byway is home to many modern day settlers and host to tens of thousands of visitors a year! The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14. Enjoy breathtaking scenery while traveling back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos. These small towns are now alive with art, crafts, museums and restaurants. Drive, gawk, walk, and eat on this trail of history!

Our tour will take us north on the Camino Real, a road that connected Mexico's ancient cultures with the equally ancient cultures of the American Southwest. This Camino trail is a backdrop for countless Hollywood movies. The first stop will be at the Poeh Cultural Center in the native pueblo of Pojoaque, which translates to "water gathering place". We will visit the museum and see the hundreds of ancient pots returned to this pueblo from museums. Next we see the Nambe Pueblo and follow the trail of pilgrims to the village of Chimayo at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Each year, more than 300,000 people of every culture visit the Santuario Shrine in hopes of miracle cures. The chapel for the Santo Niño de Atocha is on the grounds, receiving prayers for children. The famous New Mexico Red Chile served at the Rancho de Chimayó restaurant is where we will enjoy lunch. Returning to Santa Fe or Albuquerque, we see the Santa Fe Opera and it's amazing architecture.

Acoma Pueblo is considered to be one of longest inhabited places in North America. The stunning old Pueblo, Sky City, lies atop a sheer-sided mesa 367 ft. (111 m) above the valley floor. October to April tours to the top are on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. April through September tours to the top are available daily

An Outdoor New Mexico Paradise!  Migrating birds, wild life, and the most amazing scenery, we will visit history and nature on this 6 hour tour.  Driving south from Albuquerque, we follow the Camino Real, the historical King’s road of the Conquistadors.  We follow the Rio Grande River passing by the villages of Los Lunas, the Isleta Pueblo, Belen, and continue through Socorro to our turn off at San Antonio.  Each village is part of a rich history of Native American and Spanish Culture we will share as we travel.  As we turn east, we see the flood plain, re-created in 1939 to sustain the migrating birds.  Our first vision of the refuge is from the Visitor Center overlooking the lakes filled with as many as 100,000 Snow Geese.  The white wings cover the lake creating the illusion of snow on the water. At moments, the birds rise as one and fill the air with the sounds of thousands of wings.  The adventure begins.

Delve into New Mexico’s rich history and archaeology on a tour that reveals the Southwest’s natural wonders, ruins, and culture. As you visit the Pueblo of Jemez, a guide shares cultural stories and historical details that you would likely miss if visiting on your own. By traveling on a private tour, you can set the pace and choose how much time you want to spend at each site.

Customize your private full-day tour of Santa Fe for a personalized experience of this popular destination. Stroll around historic Santa Fe Plaza, browse shops and art galleries, learn about New Mexico’s history and the Native American Southwest, and visit attractions such as Georgia O’Keefe Museum or Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. Your private guide shares the best of Santa Fe, including tasty foods and a scenic walk.

Explore Albuquerque at your own pace with a customized half-day tour led by your own private guide. Decide on the itinerary that suits your group, with possibilities such as a cruise along historic Route 66 and downtown Albuquerque, taking a tram up the Sandia mountains, or visiting the Kuaua Ruins—a 14th-century Native American village. Ride in comfort by private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off provided.

This private tour of Albuquerque is completely customizable and includes a guide and transportation for up to three people. A great option for first-time visitors, the tour begins in Old Town where you’ll learn more about the history and culture of the city. Visit a working lavender farm, relax for awhile at a local winery, or visit the prehistoric Pueblo Indian village of Kuaua. You may also want to take a ride on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, which offers spectacular mountain views. The tour lasts eight hours, so the options are endless.

Watch sunset ignite the Rio Grande Valley on a hot air balloon ride from Albuquerque, and see the evening light transform the Sandia Mountains and desert landscape. Enjoy commentary from your pilot throughout the flight, and spot the region’s landmarks as you soar above the rugged terrain; dip low to skim the Rio Grande and capture unforgettable, aerial images of New Mexico’s largest city. Touch back down after a 1-hour flight, then linger over an elegant picnic of sparkling wine and snacks before returning to your launch site.

Watch daylight appear above the Rio Grand Valley during a sunrise hot air balloon ride from Albuquerque, and see the first rays illuminate the rugged Sandia Mountains. Take in stunning aerial views and dip low enough to skim the Rio Grande, then rise back up above the desert landscape. Touch town after a 1-hour flight, and begin the day with sparkling wine and a light continental breakfast before returning to your launch site.

Don’t miss any of Albuquerque’s filming hot spots. The New Mexico city boasts filming locations for hit TV shows and movies such as Breaking Bad, The Night Shift, Avengers, Terminator, and Thor, and by booking this tour you can learn behind-the-scenes details about each site from your guide. Plus, traveling on a Hollywood-style interactive bus with a group of like-minded movie lovers ensures everyone is engaged.

Breaking Bad fans won’t want to miss this entertaining and action-packed tour that features many show locations only true fans will appreciate. See Walter White’s house, Saul’s office, Jesse’s RV junkyard, the car wash, Jane’s apartment, Jesse’s house and much more. Ride in an RV just like the one in the show and even have lunch at Los Pollos Hermanos. Your Breaking Bad knowledge will be tested with trivia from the show, so come prepared to win prizes. Locations may change depending on filming schedules.

Go white water rafting on the Rio Grande River in New Mexico on this half-day tour from Taos. Your guide provides all necessary gear and paddle instruction for your 5-mile trip, which can be scheduled for the morning or afternoon. Zip through class 3 rapids that provide a fun ride for all levels of experience, with light refreshments provided when you get off the river.

If you’re drawn to Taos for its vibrant artist community, get a local perspective on the city’s rich and ever-changing arts scene. Go beyond just the big-name galleries to discover workshops and showrooms tucked into Taos’ quirky backstreets, and learn what has drawn creative types to New Mexico's high desert for centuries. Finish with a treat for your other senses at a small-batch chocolate boutique.

Santa Fe has architecture unlike nearly any city in the United States—it’s dominated by adobe buildings but has diverse Victorian and Mission Revival styles. This tours offers a chance to learn about the architecture while taking a guided walk through the city’s back roads, residential areas, and art districts. Finish with a champagne tasting at Gruet Tasting Room at Hotel St. Francis.

Visit several art galleries and a specialty chocolate shop in Santa Fe on a 2-hour walking tour with an art expert guide. Stop into three art galleries that show a variety of artwork, and take time to discuss the art with your guide. Expect to walk less than one mile (about one km) at a leisurely pace, then end your tour with a chocolate tasting and elixir.

Discover Canyon Road, home to over 80 art galleries, on a guided tour through Santa Fe. Walk through a number of exciting galleries to give you a sense of what Canyon Road has to offer. Engage with many of the art pieces and have a chat with the local artists and gallery curators. Your tour is limited to 10 participants, which allows for a more personal experience.

This tour is unique because our guides are locally grown (born and raised) in New Mexico. Mostly Santa Fe and Albuquerque. We take pride in our history, culture and of course, our FOOD! We treat everyone like they are a part of our family for the 3 hours we are together on the only food tour in Albuquerque.

Seeing the sunrise in Albuquerque along the Rio Grande is one of the most beautiful things you can do in the city, and this sunrise hot air balloon ride takes you to one of the best vantage points to see it—the sky. Soar above the city taking in views of the sunrise, and afterward, enjoy Champagne along with light refreshments.

Only historical tour of its kind based on the research of the eight books I've written on Santa Fe including: Santa Fe Opera, Route 66, 109 E. Palace & the Manhattan Project, Pueblos of New Mexico History, Loretto Chapel, San Miguel Mission, Canyon Road & Santa Fe as an Art Mecca, Sunmount Sanatorium, Santuario de Guadalupe, Masonic Scottish Rite Temple, El Castillo Bridge & Manhattan Project, I AM Historic Temple & Spirituality in Santa Fe Original Cross of the Martyrs Site, Japanese Internment Camp Site, WWII History, History of the Civil War to WWII and Billy the Kid.