Getaway to Santa Fe
- August 22-27, 2021
- Starting from $2499
- For Jewish Singles of All Ages
Are you ready to travel? We are too! This short, five-night tour offers lots of outdoor walking tours, along with free time to relax and socialize with others. We’ve included all of the must-sees and must-dos in the area and then some! Enjoy a walking tour around the famous Plaza in the center of Santa Fe, with its Native American history. You’ll enjoy seeing the local architecture and hear the tales of long ago. Founded in 1610, Santa Fe is our nation’s oldest state capital. We’ll visit the vibrant local art scene including the Sculpture Garden viewing the works of Allen Houser, one of the most famous sculptors of Native American art. Enjoy dinner at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, where we’ll learn how to make tamales firsthand. Bandelier National Park is one of the many highlights of our tour and here we’ll explore the cliff dwellings of the Pueblos from the 1500’s. All this and more awaits you in Santa Fe!
Join together with Jewish singles from across the US as we discover Santa Fe, New Mexico and its surroundings.
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Our tour is limited to only 25 people, allowing for a more personalized experience, and for us to be more socially distanced and our days on the bus more spread out.
Our Tour Package Includes:
- 5 Night Package in a Centrally Located 4-star Hotel
- 9 Meals – 5 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinners
- Transportation and Sightseeing as Outlined in the Itinerary
- Tour Manager and Local Tour Guides
- Amazing Journeys Onsite Travel Coordinator
- All Taxes and Service Charges
- Gratuities for Tour Manager, Local Guides, Drivers, Porters, Servers at Included Meals
- Amazing Journeys Cocktail Reception
- Baggage Handling Throughout (one bag per person)
- Amazing Journeys Gift for each Participant
- Amazing Service Throughout
What Is Not Included:
- Optional Tours and Entrance Fees not listed on the Itinerary
- Flights
- Arrival and Departure Transfers from Albuquerque
- Travel Protection
- Meals not mentioned on the Itinerary
- Incidentals
- Costs related to Covid 19 Testing and Medical Expenses
Sunday, August 22 – Arrival in Santa Fe, New Mexico – Tour Begins
Welcome to New Mexico, the “land of enchantment.” Here you’ll explore Santa Fe, a city with a rich blend of multiculturalism, natural beauty and profound history. Tonight, get to know your fellow travelers during an Amazing Journeys Welcome Orientation at our hotel, located mere steps away from Santa Fe’s iconic Plaza. Following, we’ll try our hands at making a tamale at the Santa Fe School of Cooking and savor Santa Fe’s fusion of Native American, Spanish and Mexican flavors. (D)
Monday, August 23 – Santa Fe
This morning starts with a locally guided walking tour of Santa Fe’s Plaza, the historic heart of the city and gathering place for Santa Fe’ans for nearly 400 years. As you amble through the Plaza, enjoy stops at some of the city’s landmark sites like the Santa Fe Indian Market, Palace of the Governors and Palace Avenue. Later, embark on an open-air tram tour of Santa Fe and learn more about the history, architecture, and art of the oldest capital city in North America. Continue on with a visit to the Loretto Chapel, a former Roman Catholic church turned wedding chapel and museum. Here, you’ll find the “miraculous staircase,” a structure with origins as legendary as its spiral shape. This evening, venture out with others as there are many dining options in and around this historic area. (B)
Tuesday, August 24 – Santa Fe – Madrid – Santa Fe
Today, travel the scenic Turquoise Trail to the village of Madrid, a charming hamlet stitched into the landscape of the Ortiz Mountains. Once a major coal-mining town, the village is now revered for its thriving artistic community. Then, visit the Allan Houser Sculpture Garden to view 80 works by the prolific artist who’s been lauded as one of the most renowned Native American painters and Modernist sculptors of the 20th century. This evening is free to enjoy the amazing dining options Santa Fe is known for. (B, L)
Wednesday, August 25 – Santa Fe – Bandelier National Monument – Los Alamos – Santa Fe
Today’s adventure takes us to Bandelier National Monument, a natural site where the native Pueblo Indians settled in the sculpted canyons and mesa tops west of Santa Fe. The volcanic landscape holds cliff dwellings and ruins of Pueblo villages dating back to the 1500s. On a guided elective walk, you’ll have the opportunity to discover more of the park’s ancient ruins and thriving wildlife. Afterwards, savor an authentic New Mexican lunch before visiting the city of Los Alamos. It was here the Atomic Bomb was designed and tested as part of the Manhattan Project of the 1940’s. This project brought many Jewish scientists to the area at that time. We will have time to visit the Bradbury Museum while there. Return to Santa Fe where the evening is free to explore the many artists along Canyon Road, visiting the Georgia O’Keefe Museum or walking around the historic plaza. (B, L)
Thursday, August 26 – Santa Fe
Today it’s your choice! Use your interest in confectionery creations or in the history of espionage to help you decide. If you have a sweet tooth, visit some of Santa Fe’s chocolate shops for delicious tastings of chocolate treats infused with local ingredients like chilies, pinon nuts and lavender -OR- opt for a tour featuring Santa Fe’s major spy hangouts; discover drop off points where KGB spies exchanged top-secret information during the Manhattan Project. This afternoon, enjoy free time to further uncover Santa Fe on your own. Perhaps you’ll visit some of the colorful art galleries sprinkled throughout the downtown area. Tonight, join together for our Amazing Journeys Farewell program, followed by experiencing the lively scene on Canyon Road as we walk to our farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
Friday, August 27 – Santa Fe – Tour Ends
Today you’ll say good-bye as you head for home, leaving with wonderful memories of your Southwestern sojourn in Santa Fe. (B)
Our Itinerary at a Glance:
Night 1-5 Drury Plaza Hotel
Please note:
- Alternate hotels may be used
- The order of the tour may be changed
- Some activities are weather dependent
- Some activities may be changed due to Covid restrictions
- The highest altitude on this tour is approximately 7,000 feet
| Rates |
Double* |
Single |
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$2499 |
$2999 |
A deposit of $400 is due with your reservation. Full payment is due on June 22, 2021.
*Based on availability
We must have a minimum of 14 participants in order to operate this tour.
Pre- and Post- Tour Stays
We have a limited number of rooms for pre- and post-tour stays in Santa Fe. Rates including breakfast and taxes. We are unable to provide roommate matching for pre- or post-night stays.
Twin – $120 pp
Single – $230
Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website. All rooms are non-smoking where we match roommates.
Cancellation Policy: From the time of deposit until June 7, 2021, there is a $50 penalty for cancellation. From June 8 – June 22, 2021, the cancellation penalty is $400. From June 22 – August 1, 2021 the cancellation penalty is 50% of the cost of the tour. From August 2, 2021 until the day of travel, the cancellation penalty is 100% of the cost of the tour. Cancellations made on the day of departure and “no-shows” will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by the passenger after the start of the journey. Travel protection is recommended for participation in this program.
Travel Protection & Trip Cancellation Waiver: Amazing Journeys highly recommends you purchase Travel Protection. For US citizens, our tour operator offers a travel protection and cancellation waiver for $269. You may cancel for any reason up to one-day prior to the start of the first component purchased from Amazing Journeys for this tour package. This Cancel For Any Reason policy must be purchased at the time of deposit. Click here for full policy terms and details. If you are requesting a double occupancy room, should you need to cancel, you will be responsible for the difference between the double occupancy and the single occupancy rate as your roommate will still be occupying the room. Once purchased, this policy is non-refundable. More information will be sent with your tour confirmation.
Flights and Transfers: Airfare is not included in the tour rate. Roundtrip transfers from Albuquerque to Santa Fe have not been included. The tour begins and ends at our hotel in Santa Fe. You will fly to and from Albuquerque (ABQ). You should arrive by 1pm on arrival day and depart after 10am at the end of the tour. Please do not purchase your airfare until you receive a confirmation from Amazing Journeys.
COVID Precautions: Until further notice, we require you to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 at least two weeks before departure, and you must send us a copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card with the CDC logo by email to or fax to Amazing Journeys. We do not test for COVID-19 or any other diseases. Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces except when dining. It is up to each traveler to be aware of any requirements or changes to state mandates and airline requirements as they are changing often. We are currently operating smaller groups and using larger busses. Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces. Many events will be held outside and we will be having reminders of social distancing. Hand sanitizers will be distributed, and frequent hand washing and sanitizing will be encouraged throughout your stay. Depending upon the situation at the time of this trip and the destination, some tour components may be modified, including meals and how many travelers we may limit to sitting at each table.
Passports & Visas: If you are from outside of the United States, a passport is necessary to travel on this itinerary. It must be valid for six months beyond the last day of the trip. Please note that visa requirements can change at any time and it is up to the traveler to be aware of visa requirements.
Taxes & Gratuities: Taxes, surcharges, and government fees have been included and are subject to change. Gratuities have been included on this tour and include tips for the tour manager, local guides, drivers, luggage porters and included meals. Gratuities are not included for housekeeping staff in the hotel and tipping is at your discretion.
This tour is operated by Collette
We must have a minimum of 14 participants in order to operate this tour.
