Private Experiences in Santa Fe | Wonders of The Taos Gorge

The Wonders of Taos

Embark on a journey to Taos along the historic “High Road to Taos”, a scenic mountain route rich in artistic enclaves and cultural heritage. Along the way, explore the Spanish traditions of Santuario de Chimayó, where a sacred shrine built in the early 1800s has become the most important Catholic pilgrimage site in the United States. Once in Taos, you’ll explore the historic Taos Plaza and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taos Pueblo, a living Native American community. For lunch, enjoy a memorable meal featuring specialties like stuffed fry bread and piñon coffee. Your adventure continues to the Rio Grande Gorge, where you’ll marvel at the dynamic geology and vibrant wildlife of this breathtaking natural landmark. Finally, take the scenic Low Road back to Santa Fe, a route that winds through the stunning Rio Grande Valley. Along the way, stop at Vivác Winery for a special wine-tasting experience featuring locally crafted wines, the perfect conclusion to your day.

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Exploring Northern New Mexico

Winding upward along the High Road to Taos, catch a view of the elusive Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s tallest mountain, before descending the verdant canyon road into Taos.

From there, you’ll head to the Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years. The multi-storied adobe buildings of the Pueblo will provide a rare glimpse into New Mexico’s ancient past. After your tour, enjoy a traditional Puebloan lunch of locally inspired home-made specialties like chicken stuffed fry bread and piñon coffee. Take in the sound of the Rio de Pueblo savoring your lunch by picnic blanket.

Next we’ll explore the Rio Grande Gorge and venture onto the famous bridge to peer over the 565-foot-deep chasm. The thrilling setting helps to illuminate the complicated geology that has produced the famed Rio Grande Rift. We will begin our trip back to Santa Fe by traversing the rim road that follows the rift, winding slowly down into the belly of the gorge. This lightly-traveled path will have you marveling at the expanse of multi-colored basalt walls towering around you!

Finish the day at Vivác Winery – Vivác means “high-altitude refuge” in Spanish and that is exactly what this winery emulates. Choosing only the highest quality New Mexico-grown grapes, they’ve perfected hand-harvested and hand-sorted processes that rival the finest international vineyards.

What’s Included

Our High Road to Taos tour will introduce you to the history, the heritage and the people that makes this mountain region so unique.

DIFFICULTY RATING: 2
1 = Easy | 3 = Moderate | 5 = Difficult

GUEST MIN/MAX: 2 min / 12 max

TRAVELER TIPS
At high elevations and in a dry climate, proper hydration, warm breathable layers, and sun protection is a necessity. New Mexico weather can also change without much notice.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

SUV transportation with your field guide
Entry fees into Taos Pueblo
Traditional Pueblo style lunch
Wine Tasting

This Experience Is Very Limited. Please Sign Up Early To Secure This Opportunity.

Partnership

Heritage Inspirations & The Inn Of The Five Graces

Heritage Inspirations is the preeminent luxury adventure company in New Mexico, and as Forbes Magazine points out, “one of the few truly high-end, meaningful, genuine, and sustainability-minded travel companies operating in the United States.”

Bringing a lifetime of invaluable insights and connections, Heritage Inspirations draws on their closest relationships to thoughtfully illuminate the incredible people, cultural sites, traditions, magnificent landscapes, and natural wonders for our guests.

Together with the Five Graces Private Experiences team, Heritage Inspirations has crafted highly curated, all-inclusive guided tours specifically designed to inspire ‘core memories’ that will endure long after the journey ends.

*Five Graces Private Experiences, offered in partnership with Heritage Inspirations, are exclusively available to guests of The Inn.

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