Tailored Southwest travel with Off the Beaten Path
Custom-made travel is on the rise, and no one knows this better than Off the Beaten Path. The adventure travel company recently launched its “In the Land of Enchantment” offering. This 12-day journey begins in Santa Fe and ends in Albuquerque, treating guests to fascinating explorations, museums, exquisite restaurants and more.
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Off the Beaten Path paves the way for custom-made travel
According to Market Reports World, the global customized travel market size was valued at approximately USD 392.63 million in 2025 and will reach USD 597.39 million by 2034. But Off the Beaten Path conceptualized tailoring custom journeys long before, starting in the mid-1980s.
From a diverse range of tours that includes small-group adventures to expert-planned custom journeys designed for families and friends, Off the Beaten Path specializes in thoughtfully crafting each experience to provide authentic and enriching experiences.
Understanding client goals informs each bespoke travel adventure, and In the Land of Enchantment certainly fits these criteria.
In the Land of Enchantment itinerary
Days 1-3: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Arrive in Albuquerque, then drive the Turquoise Trail to Santa Fe. Settle in for three nights in pueblo revival-style accommodations, within walking distance of Santa Fe’s historic plaza.
Visit Bandelier National Monument to hike through the mesas and rugged canyons and marvel at the Frijoles Canyon ruins. Spend the day with a fascinating local on a personalized city tour of Santa Fe. The Journey Guidebook provides personalized recommendations for activities, Santa Fe sights, restaurants and hikes.
Day 4: Abiquiú, New Mexico
This scenic drive takes guests north, past Camel Rock, Black Mesa, the town of Española, and a fabulous fruit and vegetable stand. The destination is tiny Abiquiú, the former home of Georgia O’Keeffe, where the surrounding desert landscapes inspired her iconic works.
Days 5-6: Farmington, New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Before leaving Abiquiú, guests experience a guided tour of Georgia O’Keeffe’s home and studio. The next stop is Farmington, the gateway to the wonders of Chaco Culture National Historical Park, where an exceptionally knowledgeable guide will lead a full day’s journey deep in the park, exploring the vast ruins of this former hub of the Chacoan people.
Days 7-9: Durango, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park
Perched at 6,500 feet, Durango seamlessly blends Old West cowboy charm, college-town energy and outdoor adventures.
Adventurers will spend the day reliving the “Golden Age” with a ride on the original Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The next day, it’s time to explore Mesa Verde National Park.
A tour explores the archaeological sites and illuminates the architecture, social structure and history of the area. For a more personalized immersion into the park, visitors can spend the day with a private historian.
Days 10-11, Taos, New Mexico
Cross the state line back into New Mexico from one amazing mountain community to another. A full day is spent in Taos, perusing craft stores and art galleries, visiting museums and marveling at Taos Pueblo, which has been inhabited by the Taos Indians for more than six centuries.
Day 12: Departure from Albuquerque
It’s time to bid farewell to the Land of Enchantment and take memories back to wherever you call home.
In the Land of Enchantment details
Price From*: $7,150 USD
Best Months for Travel: April, May, June, July, August, September
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
*Price per person based on the sample itinerary detailed. Pricing varies depending upon the number of travelers, rooming configuration and other planning details specific to each trip.
More packages and places to visit
In addition to In the Land of Enchantment, Off the Beaten Path has custom-made offerings that include stargazing in Chaco Culture National Historical Park; visiting Mesa Verde National Park to explore fascinating Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings with an astute interpretive guide, and more.
To learn more, visit offthebeatenpath.com/trips/in-the-land-of-enchantment.
