Taos Half-Day Hiking Tour
Experience the local outdoor splendors of Taos
Half-Day Tour Available in Taos, NM:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
March 1 - October 31: Regular Season
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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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Sunscreen & SPF lip balm
Hat and/or sunglasses
Layered clothing, including a light, long sleeve layer for sun protection and a rain layer
Comfortable walking shoes
Water, water, water
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This tour includes all entry fees and a light snack.
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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.
2 GUEST MIN / 10 GUEST MAX
$145 per person + tax*
“Spending a Fall day in Taos was enhanced by a hike by the beautiful Rio Grande River surrounded by trees whose leaves displayed a breathtaking intensity of gold, yellow, and purple. My husband and I enjoyed the company of Angelisa for our half day walking / hiking tour to the Gorge Bridge. [...] Angelisa and provided a detailed history of the Gorge Bridge and allowed us to view the bridge from a beautiful spot at a distance in addition to walking across this impressive structure. This tour exceeded our expectations and Angelisa, our tour guide, felt more like a friend by the end of our day together!”
- Michelle A
What to Expect: Taos Half-Day Hiking Tour
Do your travel plans involve exploring the center of Taos’ art scene yet leave you unable to trek in her great outdoor surroundings?
The Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument exemplifies Taos’ vast outdoor riches and showcases why this truly dynamic region has creatively inspired so many artisans. Your tour would not be complete without viscerally experiencing what many consider the very soul of Taos – her phenomenal glorious wild backdrop.
You will first journey to the Taos Gorge Bridge, the seventh tallest bridge in the U.S., where you can walk along a short section of the bridge. You will 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. The bridge towers 565 feet above the free-flowing river and boasts some of the best Taos views.
Next, your monument hike on the La Vista Verde trail is a 2 ½ mile, 6,400-foot round-trip expedition, offering breathtaking scenery and spectacular panoramic views. You’ll be sure to take in the famous Taos Box overlook to see the plunging steep walled Rio Grande Gorge, where raging waters swirl below you. This hiking tour explores the heart of this geological rift zone and provides your opportunity to delve deeper into this 2.8 to 4.8 million-year-old lava walled and mesa topped wilderness area. You’ll learn about the geology and the geomorphology that etched this land.
If you want to experience the local outdoor splendors of Taos, hear about the heritage and geology connected to this landscape, as well as witness her provoking artistic wild splendors, then this unforgettable active half-day expedition is for you!
