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Taos is home to the only UNESCO World Heritage Site that is also a Native American community. This uniquely cultural area of New Mexico has an element of magic to it, thanks to its majestic landscape and creative spirit. Explore Taos on a guided tour that includes a visit to the Taos Pueblo and Taos Gorge.

With so much to explore, it can be hard to know where to begin in Santa Fe. This private walking tour removes the guesswork for an ideal introduction to the city’s historic plaza, charming adobe buildings, parks, and art galleries. Finish at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, with included admission so you can explore the life of this artist who immortalized northern New Mexico landscapes.

Discover Santa Fe’s must-try bites—and learn about the city’s history and culture—on this decadent walking tour. Meet your guide before lunch at Santa Fe Plaza, and come ready with an appetite: you’ll visit three local eateries, where you can enjoy everything from spicy New Mexican fare to tasty local chocolates. As you go, you’ll also see landmarks like the New Mexico State Capitol, Palace of the Governors, and more.

The highest, oldest capital city in the nation—and one of the oldest US cities, bar none—Santa Fe is littered with ghost stories, haunting tales, colorful characters, and inexplicable events. On this tour, follow your guide downtown, diving deep into the city’s spooky side, diving deep into some of the city’s best cocktails, and diving deep into a history only Santa Fe can offer.

Choosing our launch sights daily makes it a lot more likely your flight is successful. Ballooning is dependent upon the weather and having such a large radius we fly in gives us a much higher likelihood of having a slow soft landing. We offer private flights as well as group flights. We can accommodate almost any requests and we would be happy to do so.

Explore Santa Fe while having fun with friends and family by signing up for a scavenger hunt of the city. You'll have a host on hand via WhatsApp to provide clues and help you if you run into any problems. Best of all, your hunt is a co-creation between you and your host, who will customize your hunt as you go.

Swap the typical sightseeing tours for a more creative and interactive experience of Albuquerque. Download this scavenger hunt game onto your phone and let it guide you to top landmarks and hidden gems while answering trivia questions and solving challenges. It's a great way to keep the whole group engaged.

Learn the ins and outs of Santa Fe and visit its most charming and interesting places with a charismatic guide. No matter where you turn, Santa Fe's history, stories, and traditions abound. See the oldest church in the United States, learn the state's moniker, and hear about what makes a dish "Christmas-style." This is a great tour for those who want to get to know as much of the city as possible in a short amount of time.

If you’re drawn to Santa Fe for its arts scene, get a fantastic introduction on a private tour of Canyon Road, the city’s the most famous art district. With dozens of galleries to choose from, it can be intimidating to know where to start, but an artistic guide removes the guesswork and takes you to the most essential galleries. See the best pieces, and get tips on how to interpret both historic and contemporary art.

On this 2.5-hour walking tour, we’ll explore how author Willa Cather was inspired to write her "best book" (her words), "Death Comes for the Archbishop" by retracing her steps through Santa Fe in 1925 and 1926. Our walking route covers about 1.5 miles, mostly on sidewalks, but also climbs a hill to the Cross of the Martyrs with its outstanding view of the city below. During our time together, we'll explore aspects of the novel, such as Kit Carson, Padre Antonio José Martínez, and of course Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy, New Mexico's first Catholic archbishop and the real-life inspiration for the fictional Bishop Latour in Cather's book. We will learn about Sister Blandina Segale who helped set up a hospital in Lamy's house, and visit the last remnant of Lamy's six-acre garden behind the St. Francis Cathedral in the peaceful Stations of the Cross Prayer Garden.

Visit three of Santa Fe’s destination restaurants—and enjoy a gourmet, multi-course dinner, complete with wine pairings—during this local-led food tour. Meet your guide in the late afternoon right in the central Santa Fe Plaza, and come hungry: you’ll visit top-rated restaurants, and will enjoy high-end, New Mexican dishes at each, plus wine and drinks. In between, spy local landmarks and learn about Santa Fe’s history and food culture.

Step into a thrilling scavenger hunt that sweeps you across the dynamic landscapes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This city, where the Rio Grande's whispering waters meet the rugged Sandia Mountains, is a fusion of ancient traditions and modern vibrancy. Traverse the historic Old Town, where centuries-old adobe buildings stand in silent testament to times gone by. Feel the pulse of the city as you stroll past eclectic boutiques and buzzing cafes. Uncover stories of Native American legacies, Spanish explorers, and the iconic Route 66. Albuquerque is more than a city—it's an experience.

Albuquerque is famed for its hot air balloon festival, so there's no better place to take to the skies. Rather than crowding into a basket with strangers, enjoy a personalized experience with this private hot air balloon flight. You'll enjoy sunrise views as you float through the air and celebrate your experience with an included toast upon landing.

Explore downtown Santa Fe's best eateries on a half-day walking tour led by an informative guide. Get a taste of new developments in Santa Fe’s food scene and sample classic New Mexican flavors as you explore the historic downtown Plaza area. Your guide shares commentary about the city’s history and the mix of Native, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures that have shaped its food culture.

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Santa Fe, NM. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Shake up your vacation itinerary and see Albuquerque in a whole new light. This interactive scavenger hunt game will have your group exploring the city while dodging zombies and searching for items necessary to survive the zombie apocalypse. It's a fun way to see the sights of Albuquerque.

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.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Get to know Albuquerque in an unconventional way with a scavenger hunt, which will lead you to some of the city’s popular attractions as well as some under-the-radar local favourites. Prepare to step outside of your comfort zone to solve clues, take on wacky challenges and perhaps even ask the locals for help. You’ll have a remote host on hand to offer assistance and cheer you on throughout.

Those curious about pistachios—including the world’s largest pistachio at 30 feet tall—will find delight in PistachioLand, in Alamogordo. With this ticket, you’ll explore the 90-acre property via the orchard’s 14-passenger open-air shuttle, zooming among 12,000+ pistachio trees and rolling grape vineyards. After the tour, stop by the gift shop for souvenirs, gifts, and tasty free samples.

Embark on a journey through time as we unveil the vibrant history, art, and characters that make Taos unlike any other place. Our pedal-assist e-bike tour is an educational and fun adventure that offers a local’s perspective on the hidden gems of this enchanting town.

Admire views of the sunset over the Rio Grande Valley that few other visitors get to see on this small-group hot-air balloon flight from Albuquerque. Take to the skies with your certified pilot, who shares commentary along the way. Watch the evening light transform the Sandia Mountains and desert landscape, spot the region’s landmarks, and capture photos of New Mexico’s largest city. After touching down, toast your experience with a Champagne flight.

Create memorable experiences, learn new city facts, and have tons of fun on this Santa Fe scavenger hunt by Let's Roam, the popular app-led scavenger hunt company. This experience will take you to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, while you answer trivia questions and solve challenges. This is a great activity for families, birthday or bachelorette parties, and team building events. Each participant has an interactive role with challenges that vary.

Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Santa Fe to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of items needed to survive, in any order you'd prefer, around the city. Find the survival items to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Contrive a plan to get your survival team the most points in order to survive the apocalypse! Your remote host will follow along virtually and provide support if you need it. Can you survive the apocalypse in Santa Fe?