Legends of the Southwest: Cowboys, Cuisine, and Canyons

• Albuquerque City Touring
• Santa Fe City Touring
• Lincoln City Touring
• Inn of the Mountain Gods
• White Sands National Park
• Desert Diamond Casino
• Tombstone Touring
• Shootout at the OK Corral reinactment
• Bird Cage Theatre
• Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum
• DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
• White Stallion Ranch
• Lots of Free Time Exploration!

10 Nights / 11 Days

Day One - Welcome to New Mexico

• Arrive in Albuquerque and settle into your hotel in nearby Rio Rancho. This evening, meet your fellow travelers over a delicious welcome dinner at Joe’s Pasta House, a cozy local favorite. Afterward, return to the hotel to relax and rest up for the adventures ahead.

Day Two - The Magic of Santa Fe

• Spend the day discovering Santa Fe, the oldest state capital in the U.S., known for its Pueblo-style architecture, vibrant arts scene, and historic charm. Enjoy time to explore galleries, museums, and boutiques before a flavorful dinner at El Pinto, where you'll learn to order like a local—red, green, or Christmas chile!

Day Three - Outlaws and Mountain Views

• Travel southeast into outlaw country with a visit to Lincoln, NM—home of Billy the Kid and the legendary Lincoln County Wars. After a boxed lunch, continue to the stunning Sacramento Mountains and check in at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Relax lakeside, explore the resort, or try your luck at the casino with a resort gift card.

Day Four -Leisure at the Lake

• Enjoy a free day to unwind at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Whether you’re taking a scenic walk, sipping coffee with a view, or enjoying optional resort activities like ziplining or shopping, today is yours to enjoy at your own pace.

Day Five - Dunes, Dining, and Desert Skies

• Experience the glistening white gypsum sands of White Sands National Park, a surreal and serene landscape unlike anywhere else. Then, enjoy lunch at the iconic La Posta de Mesilla before continuing west to Tucson, where you’ll dine at the historic El Charro Café, the birthplace of the chimichanga, before settling in at Desert Diamond Casino for the night.

Day Six - Tombstone Tales and Tucson History

• Step back in time in Tombstone, Arizona’s most notorious Wild West town. Watch a live reenactment of the Shootout at the OK Corral, visit the legendary Bird Cage Theatre, and explore the reconstructed Spanish fort at Tucson’s Presidio Museum. End the day with a hearty dinner at local favorite JoJo’s before returning to the hotel.

Day Seven - Art, Nature, and Ranch Arrival

• Visit DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, an enchanting adobe gallery celebrating Southwest culture. Then, enjoy a walk-through experience at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, where botanical gardens, wildlife, and scenic vistas come together. Finally, arrive at the White Stallion Ranch—your all-inclusive home for the next four nights—where Western hospitality and wide-open spaces await.

Days Eight to Ten - The Ranch Life

• Spend three relaxing days soaking in the atmosphere of the White Stallion Ranch. Enjoy as much or as little activity as you like—horseback riding, live music, star-filled nights, or simply relaxing in the desert air. Every day is a chance to connect with nature and savor the spirit of the West.

Day Eleven - Farewell to the Southwest

• After breakfast, bid farewell to the ranch and transfer to the airport for your flight home, bringing with you rich memories of desert landscapes, frontier legends, and the soulful rhythm of the Southwest.

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