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El Santuario de Chimayo in New Mexico adorned with festive Christmas lights and a wreath for holiday traditions near Santa Fe.

New Mexico

Santa Fe Holiday Traditions: Beyond the Ordinary

Program No. 6858RJ

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El Santuario de Chimayo in New Mexico adorned with festive Christmas lights and a wreath for holiday traditions near Santa Fe.

Cupped hands holding a pine branch and seeds during a traditional Native American holiday ceremony in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Two chefs from Red Mesa Cuisine carefully plate numerous chocolate desserts with berries on a wooden countertop in a Santa Fe, New Mexico kitchen.

A female chef in New Mexico presents to a seated audience at long dining tables during a culinary event.

Chefs Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater prepare stuffed chiles in a kitchen in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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10 expert-led field trips

1 performance

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14 meals ( 6B, 4L, 4D )

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1 performance

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10 expert-led field trips

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14 meals ( 6B, 4L, 4D )

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10 expert-led field trips

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

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per person

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6 nights

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14 meals ( 6B, 4L, 4D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

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3,099

per person

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Arrival day is on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.

Meet the group at Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe in Santa Fe

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Tuesday, December 29, 2026 in Santa Fe at Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe

End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

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The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies according to destination .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Varies according to destination. .

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You must download the app to your phone or tablet and enter your information. When you are ready, request a car via the app. Please be aware that rideshare availability from the Santa Fe Airport is quite limited and sometimes unavailable. In addition, there are no regular shuttles or public transportation from the Santa Fe Airport to downtown. The Albuquerque International Sunport has many more transportation options available and we suggest you take this into account when booking your airfare.

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The estimated distance to the last location is Varies according to destination .

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Cost: Varies according to destination. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

You must download the app to your phone or tablet and enter your information. When you are ready, request a car via the app. Please be aware that rideshare availability to the Santa Fe Airport is quite limited and sometimes unavailable. In addition, there are no regular shuttles or public transportation from downtown to the Santa Fe Regional Airport. The Albuquerque International Sunport has many more transportation options available and we suggest you take this into account when booking your airfare.

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Albuquerque

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 90 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 66 miles to Santa Fe from Albuquerque .

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Phone: 5054508580

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices are subject to change.. Prices subject to change.

Program Arrival Airport

Albuquerque

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 90 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 66 miles to Santa Fe from Albuquerque .

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Arrival day is on 12/23/2026.

Meet the group at Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe in Santa Fe.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Tuesday, December 29, 2026 in Santa Fe at Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe.

End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

Valet parking in covered structure at the hotel; daily fee applies (please contact the hotel directly for current rates.)

Directions

Albuquerque Sunport to DRURY PLAZA HOTEL SANTA FE

Exit the airport west onto Sunport Blvd., to I-25 North. Follow I-25 North about 60 miles to Santa Fe, exit 282B, St. Francis Dr. Continue north for about 3.5 miles to W. Alameda St. and turn right. Drive about 1.5 miles on Alameda St. and turn left onto Paseo de Peralta. The entrance to the DRURY PLAZA HOTEL will be on your left, just before the next traffic signal.

US 285/84 (north of Santa Fe) to DRURY PLAZA HOTEL SANTA FE

Follow US 285 South or US 84 South to Espanola, NM, continuing on US 285/84 South to Santa Fe. In Santa Fe, turn left at third traffic light, W. Alameda St. Go about 1.5 miles and turn left on Paseo de Peralta. The entrance to the DRURY PLAZA HOTEL will be on your left, just before the next traffic light.

I-25 to DRURY PLAZA HOTEL SANTA FE

Follow I-25 (northbound or southbound) to Santa Fe, exit 282B, St. Francis Dr. Continue north for about 3.5 miles to W. Alameda St. and turn right. Drive about 1.5 miles on Alameda St. and turn left onto Paseo de Peralta. The entrance to the DRURY PLAZA HOTEL SANTA FE will be on your left, just before the next traffic signal.

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