TRAVEL WITH Oregon Education Association-Retired
Spirit of the American Southwest
Landscapes & Cultures of New Mexico & Arizona
Dates
Nov 1 – 10, 2027
Activity Level
3 - Active
Price Per Person
From $5,449
Contact
Sandi Rosenfeld
About This Tour
Duration:
10 days
Meals:
14
Travel Style:
Classic
Journey through the American Southwest’s storied landscapes, where striking canyons and red-rock formations are woven with ancestral histories and enduring Indigenous traditions. From desert cities to ancestral lands, explore the spirit of the region.
Essential Experiences
Step inside Acoma Pueblo Sky City for a rare window into North America’s oldest continually inhabited community.
Venture into Canyon de Chelly by open-air jeep as your Navajo guide shares stories and history of the land they call home.
Highlights
Historic Downtown of Santa Fe
Bandelier National Monument
Acoma Pueblo
Jeep Tour of Canyon de Chelly
Monument Valley Tribal Park
Scenic Outdoor BBQ & Live Navajo Music
Sedona’s Red Rock Vistas
Activity Level
Level 3
Active
You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.