New Mexico
Santa Fe Holiday Traditions: Beyond the Ordinary
Program No. 6858RJ
Experience traditional foods, award-winning music, Native American ceremonies and festivals as you celebrate an extraordinary holiday season — New Mexico-style!
Participant Reviews
Based on 10 Reviews
SHOWING
Great way to enjoy Christmas.
— Review left January 7, 2024
This program exceeded my expectations. Santa Fe is magical at Christmas. Learning and experiencing other cultures, art, music, and history was fascinating and a spiritual experience.
— Review left December 31, 2023
Have been on several trips and this trip exceeds all the others in learning. Santa Fe area is almost like a foreign country in uniqueness. The altitude needs to be taken seriously. 7000 ft is high. Higher than Denver for example.
— Review left December 30, 2023
Christmas in Santa Fe is magical in general, but visiting the dances at the Pueblos was an unforgettable experience and a privilege. I'll never forget the blue skies above snowy peaks and the crisp, clear air.
— Review left December 30, 2023
I attended the Christmas version of this trip. A big part of the Christmas itinerary focuses on attending the Pueblo dances - we attended four in three days. Be aware that this can involve a lot of standing around and waiting, since the dances are not driven by the clock. It can be cold, snowy, rainy, muddy, and/or windy (all of the dancing is outdoors), and there is often nowhere to sit, so if you have a hard time standing, you may want to bring a folding seat. (I was VERY glad I had brought my winter boots.) Also, if one of your goals is trying out the outstanding New Mexican food available in Santa Fe, I recommend skipping at least some of the included hotel dinners, as I did - the trip only goes to one restaurant in Santa Fe itself, and it didn't serve regional food. Another recommendation for the Christmas Eve Canyon Road walk - the group eats dinner first and leaves for the walk at about 6.30 PM, at which time Canyon Road is already very crowded. I went early on my own, from about 4.30 until 6, and had a lovely leisurely experience with no crowds, including a walk down Acequia Madre, which I highly recommend. (I was just getting back to the hotel when the group was leaving it.) I was fortunate to be on a trip led by the outstanding Vannetta Perry - if you can seek her out, do!
— Review left January 3, 2020
Wonderful experience for Santa Fe Christmas!
From the Native American dancers to the in house entertainment!
— Review left January 2, 2020
Try Christmas in Santa Fe at the Drury Hotel. The program is well-planned and hotel is in walking distance from downtown. You will be deeply moved attending the Pueblo dances. You have the opportunity to visit outstanding museums. You will enjoy the company of your new companions as your are indulged in regional cuisine. Check for the group leader-Vannetta Perry. Don’t miss out on a great Road Scholar experience.
— Review left December 29, 2019
This was my first Road Scholar Program and it won't be my last!!
— Review left January 13, 2019
This was my first experience with Road Scholar and it was wonderful! I got to enjoy one of a kind experiences I never would have on my own.
— Review left January 10, 2019
Visit Santa Fe for the museums and shopping on your own. Join Road Scholar for unique insights and experiences you could not or would not do on your own.
— Review left January 1, 2019