FAQ

Our tours are small and intimate, usually between 2-10 guests.

You can book a tour as long as there is availability on our calendar. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred date.…. Please note our cancellation policy that day tours booked within 14 days of the tour will be non-refundable.

The tours explore various regions within New Mexico, including Taos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Chaco Canyon.

Tours can be booked through the Heritage Inspirations website. Departure locations vary depending on the tour. Tours departing from Santa Fe often meet at the H.I. Travel Hub located at the Inn & Spa at Loretto, while tours in Albuquerque meet at the Hotel Albuquerque lobby, and Taos tours at the H.I. Travel Hub at El Monte Sagrado Resort. The Chaco Canyon tours meet at Hotel Chaco in Old Town Albuquerque. Specific meeting points are clearly indicated for each tour on the website.

For our day trips, cancellations made at least 14 days in advance are fully refundable; cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. For Multi-day and overnight tours, cancellations can be made up to 60 days prior to receive a full refund for your tour departure date. Read our full policy.

You can contact Heritage Inspirations by phone at 1-888-344-TOUR(8687) or by email at tours@heritageinspirations.com

One of the best things you can do in New Mexico is to learn about its indigenous heritage on a deeper level. We designed our Acoma Pueblo, Chaco Canyon, Bandelier National Monument, and Taos Pueblo tours to be strung together in a Friday-to-Monday itinerary that follows their timeline from ancient beginnings to the modern-day pueblo. Check out our Acoma Pueblo and Chaco Canyon Cultural Tour Bundle.

It takes about 1 hour to drive between ABQ and Santa Fe (65 miles), or about 1.5 hours using the RailRunner train. 

Santa Fe and Taos are about 70 miles apart and it takes about 1.5 hours to drive between them. 

Santa Fe is a perfect starting point for exciting day trips. We recommend our High Road to Taos Tour from Santa Fe, which takes you to Taos’s best sights via a scenic byway traversing a historic mountainous route that ventures into remote artistic enclaves. For active travelers, explore ancestral cliff dwellings on our Hiking Tour in Bandelier National Monument. For those interested in the landscapes that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe, our Ghost Ranch + Abiquiu Landscapes Day Tour from Santa Fe is another highlight. 

Get off the beaten path and discover Chaco Canyon, a pre-historic Puebloan place of mystery that has been likened to Machu Picchu. We also recommend you head one hour north to Santa Fe, the country’s oldest capital, to explore the city’s rich heritage on foot or by e-bike. 

New Mexico is a year-round destination, but the best time depends on your interests. Thanks to New Mexico’s high desert climate, we have four distinct seasons that allow for a variety of activities. With over 300 days of sunshine on average per year, New Mexico is the perfect place to get outside and explore any day of the year. Each season has its highlight. With little humidity, the summer months are comfortable, especially in Northern New Mexico, which sits at higher elevations. We recommend exploring the Sangre de Cristo mountains, getting on the river, hiking through Bandelier National Monument, or taking an e-bike tour in Santa Fe or Taos. In the Winter, check out one of New Mexico’s ski resorts, go snowshoeing, visit White Sands National Monument, or take a city walking tour. 

For travelers looking to get off the beaten path, our Magical Heirlooms of Chimayó Day Tour from Santa Fe showcases the old Southwest of the 1800s with immersive demonstrations and tastings. In Taos, get an insider perspective on traditional Puebloan life with our Hands-on Horno cooking class. Our Ghost Ranch + Abiquiu Landscapes Day Tour from Santa Fe is also  one of the best ways to discover the Colorado Plateau and our state fossil at Ghost Ranch.

Yes! We tailor private tours to your interests, whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, cultural explorations, or a mix of both. Contact us at tours@heritageinspirations.com to craft your personalized New Mexico journey.

We specialize in immersive, small-group tours that highlight the rich culture, history, and landscapes of New Mexico. Our expert Guides bring local knowledge and personal passion to every experience, ensuring each tour is unforgettable. 

Plus, when joining our tours we think of everything, especially when you’re traveling with us at higher elevations; we provide chilled water, electrolytes, snacks, and most importantly, the fortified relationships with our local partners that bring depth and vitality to your experience. Don’t just take our word for it – Discover what our guests are saying about us!

While not completely necessary, renting a car is advisable as it gives you so much more freedom to explore off the beaten path in NM. 

Albuquerque Sunport Airport is New Mexico’s largest commercial airport and offers a variety of route and airline options, often with cheaper fares. However, if Santa Fe is your main destination, is is a more convenient airport and offers multiple direct flights daily from Santa Fe to Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. 

For visitors looking to fly directly to Taos, JSX offereds Non-Stop service between Taos and Austin and Dallas, TX, Carlsbad-San Diego and Hawthorne-Los Angeles, CA. Get more information about airports and book a flight.