The Pueblo people settled in the sculpted canyons and mesa tops of the Pajarito Plateau west of Santa Fe about 900 years ago. This amazing volcanic landscape is among the most beautiful places in the Southwest.

On this trip, we visit a National Monument (managed by the National Park Service) which holds cliff dwellings and expansive ruins of Pueblo villages dating to the 1500s. The drive to and from Bandelier is beautiful as we cross the Rio Grande near San Ildefonso Pueblo and have some extra stops that will amaze you. With our permit, we can drive you right to Monument Headquarters so you can skip the shuttle!

This is our most popular trip and kids love it. We take an easy walk, which we guarantee you will find uplifting and unforgettable.