"Salus per Aquas" or Health through Water

April-November. Guided Tour

Visit New Mexico and immerse yourself in her striking mountain landscapes, rich culture and history, and healing waters. A treasure trove of magical and life-changing experiences, New Mexico offers adventures in pristine wilderness areas combined with world class accommodations and fine dining.

Join us for a 4 day/3 night excursion that includes spectacular hiking in the Southern Rockies, a day of whitewater rafting through landscapes that captured Georgia O'Keeffe's heart and imagination, and enriching tours to historic Taos Pueblo and the captivating Plaza area of Santa Fe. You'll also get to participate in a workshop to create a dream catcher as a memory of your Northern New Mexico adventure, and you'll have quality leisure time at Ojo Caliente, a renowned mineral springs resort.

Day One.

Meet in Santa Fe at 9AM with your guide, board our vehicle and drive to Ojo Caliente, a place of healing waters. Check-in at the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs & Spa, and take either a short 1 mile roundtrip walk or a longer 4 mile roundtrip hike.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure: soak in the resort's mineral springs or enjoy one of Ojo's spa services.

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Day Two.

Depart for a morning of hiking in the wilderness areas of the Rio Grande Rift Valley, one of the world's few active rifts. Descend 800 feet along a steep trail to the banks of the Rio Grande River, and capture the essence of this region's volcanic past. After a picnic lunch, visit the charming artistic town of Taos and the magnificent World Heritage Site Taos pueblo. Dinner will be in Taos, returning to Ojo Caliente for the evening where you can delight in the hot springs under the stars.

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Day Three.

After checking out from the resort, board your private vehicle for an all-day adventure whitewater rafting on the Rio Chama, considered to be "one of America's most beautiful Wild and Scenic Rivers", as it winds through multi-colored sandstone cliffs. A hearty lunch is included. At the end of an invigorating day, you will be transported to Santa Fe where you'll spend the night at the Hotel Chimayó, steps away from the 400 year old Plaza and historic area.

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Day Four.

Discover with your private guide the history of the oldest capital city in the United States, starting from the central Plaza that dates back to 1610. The downtown tour includes a visit to the New Mexico History Museum where artifacts and pictures help you better understand the complexities of a unique and evolving culture. Next, a walk through the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in the country, is a unique experience in the fascinating past of Santa Fe.

A hands-on experience rounds out your vacation: with the help of a Native artist, create your own Dream Catcher to bring home and remind you of your adventure and fun-filled days in New Mexico.

The tour will end with a farewell lunch at one of the locals' favorite restaurants.

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We can tailor design an adventure and customize any of our offerings for our guests.

Price (2012).

4 – 5 guests, starting at $1,295 per person.
6 - 7 guests, starting at $1,203 per person.
8 - 10 guests, starting at $1,160 per person.

Single Supplement $270

Departure dates:

April 22 – 25, 2012
May 13 – 16, 2012
June 10 – 13, 2012
September 9 – 12, 2012
October 7 – 10, 2012
November 11 – 14, 2012

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Price includes: 2 nights at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs & Spa and 1 night at Hotel Chimayo in Santa Fe, 3 breakfasts (Day Two to Day Four), 4 meals (lunch and dinner on Day Two, lunch on Day Three, lunch Day Four), admissions to museums and pueblo, all outdoor adventures mentioned in the program as well as the necessary equipment, experienced and knowledgeable guides for each activity and tour, private transportation, and New Mexico's GRT.

Price does not include: airfares or other transportation to and from meeting location, spa services, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses, gratuities for guides, and insurance of any kind.

For Information and Bookings: tel. 877.992.6128 |+ 505.820.3305 - eMail here

$500 deposit per person is due at booking, payable by credit card, check or using the PayPal link on this website. 80% of deposit is refundable if cancellation is made by written notice 3 weeks prior to departure. Deposits are applied to payment of the program price. Full refund for cancellations made by Seven Directions Tours.

Check payable to: Seven Directions LLC. 1027B Canyon Road. Santa Fe, NM 87501. USA.
Balance due upon invoicing, 21 days prior to departure.

If you are traveling alone and wish to share a room, we will do our best to find someone on the tour. If a roommate cannot be found, the single supplement will be charged.

Travel and Life & Health insurances are recommended. An “Indemnification and Hold Harmless” agreement has to be signed by each participant before starting the trip.

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For information please contact us:
Tel.1.877.992.6128 – 505.820.3305
e-mail: info@sevendirections.net