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A wooden ladder leading up a rocky slope. 1
A signpost with directions to Main Ruins Loop, Cliff Dwellings, and Long House. 2
A rocky canyon with visible erosion patterns and sparse vegetation. 3
A desert landscape with ancient cliff dwellings and a stone ruin. 4
Two people sitting inside a rock formation. 5

Santa Fe to Bandalier and Puye Cliff's Dwellings Day Trip

By Vigilante Guides
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $299 and current price is $224 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This tour is operated by local tour company Vigilante Guides. Explore ancient history and stunning landscapes on a full-day tour to Bandelier National Monument and Puye Cliff Dwellings. Travel in comfort with a local guide aboard a luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as you journey through the ancestral lands of the Pueblo peoples. Walk among cliffside dwellings, ceremonial caves, and petroglyphs at Bandelier and Puye.

The morning will start with a guided tour at Puye Cliff Dwellings led by the Santa Clara people. Walk amongst pottery shards and arrow heads, the only place in the region where you will get first hand insight into this ancient civilization that dates back 1000 years.

Quick stop for lunch at Pig in the Fig where you can order a meal of your choice.

In the afternoon, we'll visit Bandelier Cliff Dwellings for an immersive experience walking 2-3 miles, climbing ladders into ancient caves, and full on guided experience led by a true local.

Activity location

  • Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center
    • 15 Entrance Road
    • 87544, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • La Fonda on the Plaza
    • 100 East San Francisco Street
    • 87501, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

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Santa Fe to Bandalier and Puye Cliff's Dwellings Day Trip

  • Earn $6.73
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 7:30AM
Price details
$299.00
$224.25 x 1 Adult$224.25
Total
The previous price was $299.00 and current price is $224.25
25% off
Until Wed, Jul 29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuity for your guide is not included

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You must be in good walking/hiking condition. We also do climb ladders, so if you have a fear of heights, you likely won't want to climb any ladders.

Activity itinerary

Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Here we will hike and walk the main loop at Bandalier that will take 2-3 hours depending on the amount of people there. You will need to be in descent hiking and walking condition. You will be climbing ladders, so this activity is not encouraged if you are afraid of heights. We will be seeing ancient ruins and cliff dwellings along with a variety of petroglyphs. Climbing up and down ladders.

Puye Cliff Dwellings

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Here we will have a guided tour by the Santa Clara people themselves. We will get a tour of their winter and summer homes. Their guide will talk about their history, culture, and dwellings they once lived in over 800 years ago.

Location

Activity location

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    Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center
    • 15 Entrance Road
    • 87544, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    La Fonda on the Plaza
    • 100 East San Francisco Street
    • 87501, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

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