Located approximately 50 miles northwest of Santa Fe, Bandelier National Monument is home to some of the world’s most incredible cliff dwellings.
Your amazing day of hiking and sightseeing will begin when you meet up with your professional guide near the center of Santa Fe. While driving to the monument, your guide will point out the region’s iconic volcanic adobe rock, known as ‘tuff’, that the Pueblo Native Americans used to construct their cliffside homes.
First, stop in at the Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites and hear the story of the ancient Tewa People. Follow ancient pathways as you walk 1.5 miles past low stone walls, petroglyphs, and more. You’ll even get the opportunity to climb 3 ladders into the cliff dwellings themselves. Before embarking on your next hike, enjoy a picnic lunch beneath a shade of cottonwood trees.
Beginning at the Bandelier Visitor Center, you’ll be absolutely awe-struck as you stroll past the village of Tyuonyi. Make your way up into the cliff walled houses and experience what life was like living in the cliffs. Try to decipher the carved petroglyphs around the ancient longhouse before descending back down to the Visitor Center.
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready for an unforgettable day with this Bandelier National Monument Hiking Tour!
