Hiking in Rio Grande Del Norte Monument
& Taos Pueblo Tour
Journey within the Rio Grande Geologic Rift + Discover Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage Site
Full-Day Tour Available in Taos, NM:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
April 1 - November 30*
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FLY DIRECT to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Taos Learn More ›
MEET AT: H.I. Travel Hub - El Monte Sagrado Resort
RETURN TO: H.I. Travel Hub - El Monte Sagrado Resort
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Comfortable shoes
Hat and/or sunglasses
Sunscreen
Layered, weather-appropriate clothing
Water
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Entry fees into Taos Pueblo
Traditional pueblo style lunch
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Gratuity for your inspired guide.
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At high elevations and in a dry climate, proper hydration, warm breathable layers, and sun protection is a necessity. New Mexico weather can also change without much notice.
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1 = Easy | 3 = Moderate | 5 = Difficult
Easy – Leisurely-paced walking tours with minimal physical exertion. Includes cultural explorations such as gallery visits, shopping tours, or cooking experiences. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Mild – Slightly more active than Level 1, these tours may include some walking on uneven terrain or short, easy hikes. Includes beginner-friendly outdoor activities and luxury glamping experiences with minimal hiking.
Moderate – Involves a mix of walking, hiking, or light physical activities such as kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Also includes the luxury stargazing glamping tour, which involves moderate exploration. Suitable for those with a reasonable fitness level who enjoy being active.
Challenging – Requires a higher level of fitness and stamina. May include longer hikes, paddling for extended periods, or multi-hour activities in rugged terrain. Some glamping experiences that involve more intensive exploration also fit here.
Difficult – Physically demanding adventures designed for experienced and fit participants. These could involve full-day strenuous hikes, technical outdoor activities, or rugged backcountry experiences.
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Taos Pueblo Closed February & March. Taos Pueblo can close at any time due to cultural or ceremonial reasons. When this occurs we replace our visit with another cultural partner.
Contact us to Book your Private Tour
Our Private Tours are not part of our regular Regional Tour Schedule, please fill out our inquiry form or reach our via email to tours@heritageinspirations.com directly to inquire about availability and include the Tour Title in your subject and we will get back with you within 24-48 hours upon your request.
2 GUEST MIN / 12 GUEST MAX
“My tours included Hiking in Rio Grande Del Norte Monument & Taos Pueblo Tour, and the Ghost Ranch Hiking Tour in Georgia O’Keeffe Country. Heritage Inspirations provided an incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful active hiking tour: exactly what I had hoped for! I felt challenged by the hikes, which required bouldering. The Taos Pueblo tour is a must-see: our guide gave an excellent and thoughtful excursion through this historic, living community. Heritage Inspirations knowledge base is only exceeded by their professionalism. Can't wait for the next tour! ”
- AD Dawson
What to Expect:
Hiking in Rio Grande Del Norte Monument & Taos Pueblo Tour
Begin your journey with a trip to the Taos Gorge Bridge, the seventh tallest bridge in the U.S. At the bridge grounds, you can walk along a short section of the Rim Trail to learn about its dynamic geological story while soaking in the incredible views of the Rio Grande Rift and the river, of the same name, below.
From there, you will voyage into the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument for an interpretive guided experience. This land displays evidence of the ancient peoples’ regional inhabitance with petroglyphs, prehistoric dwellings sites and other archeological discoveries, and in so doing, previews Taos Pueblo’s long ancestral connection to the land.
You’ll see how the mighty Rio Grande River cuts through the center of the monument, whereby the thick lava flows of the Rio Grande Rift Valley carve out their sharp stunning 800-foot-deep descent through the middle of the Taos Plateau. Our trailhead starts at 6,400 feet, offering breathtaking scenery along the 2.4 mile La Vista Verde Trail. Catch views of the Taos Box, an 18-mile stretch of up to 900-foot cliffs and huge rapids that empty at the historic Taos Junction Bridge.
Then, you’ll move onto the World Heritage UNESCO site of Taos Pueblo, the Pueblo’s multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously occupied for over 1,000 years and is one of the oldest inhabited communities in the United States. Learn about these Tiwa speaking northern most Puebloans by listening to a private community docent explain to you this bucolic village’s historical and modern contexts.
Finally, enjoy a traditional Puebloan lunch from Al’Thloo’s Café. Al’Thloo means grandmother in Tiwa and reflects the locally inspired home-made specialties like chicken stuffed fry bread and piñon coffee.
If you want a deeper understanding and viewing of the original peoples’ tribal dwellings and see for yourself why humans have been attracted to this gorgeously stark landscape for thousands of years, then book this tour today!
Enjoy Local Cuisine By:
Taos Pueblo
Al'Thloo's Cafe
(Al'Thloo's: Meaning Grandmother's)
Authentic Puebloan Lunch in Taos Pueblo.