Destination Services of Santa Fe welcomes Encore Symposiums to Santa Fe!

To register for the following adventures, please download, print and fill in this Activity / Tour Registration Form. Fax or mail to:

Destination Services of Santa Fe, LLC
PO Box 24193
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Fax (505) 216-1160

For further assistance or questions contact Destination Services of Santa Fe at:
Phone (505) 216-9095 - info@santafedmc.com

• All activity departure times are definite, unless we call you before your trip to advise you of a change. Please be in the lobby of the Eldorado Hotel 10 minutes before the listed departure time. Your group will be met by DSSF staff in the lobby of the Eldorado and escorted to your departure point. Arrival times back to the hotel are approximate and may vary according to your activity.
  
• Duration times include transfer time to and from the activity location.
  
• All prices are per person and are subject to a 7.9375% New Mexico State Tax.
  
• Meals are not included unless indicated. Alcoholic beverages will be additional.
  

Sante Fe 2008 Adventure Schedule - Registration Form (PDF)

Registration Form (PDF)

Sunday, September 7
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $125

Taos Day Tour with Lunch
Take a trip to the charming town of Taos. On the way to Taos see the enchanting San Francisco de Assisi Church in Ranchos de Taos, made famous by many artists including Georgia O'Keeffe. Next is Taos Pueblo framed by the sacred Taos Mountains. Taos Pueblo has been designated a World Heritage Site, indicating its world cultural importance. Taos Pueblo is on the National Historic Register, and remains in its pristine, traditional state. Head to Taos Plaza for time to shop before rejoining the group for lunch at a superb Taos eatery. After lunch journey to the rustic Hispanic village of Chimayo, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Your first stop will be at the charming Santuario de Chimayo, known as the "Lourdes of the Southwest," so named because of the professed healing powers contained in the earth in which a crucifix was discovered, and subsequently became the site where the Santuario was built.

Price includes transportation, guide, entrance fees, lunch (entrée, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages), bottled water on board, donations to churches and driver and guide gratuities.

Sunday, September 7 8:30am-2:00pm Cost: $125

or

Wednesday, September 10 1:30-6:30pm Cost: $125

Golf at Towa Golf Resort
New Mexico's newest golf course, which opened in September 2001, is located approximately 15 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza. The 7,068-yard, par 72 course showcases championship golf with the serenity of the desert and breathtaking views.
Pricing includes green fees, full use of the practice facility, golf cart with GPS satellite yardage, and transportation to and from the course. We can arrange to have your charges at the course, such as rental clubs, merchandise, food and beverage purchases charged to your room.

Sunday, September 7
9:00am-2:00pm
$120

Bandelier & Bradbury Science Museum
Travel to Bandelier National Monument where you'll descend into a canyon filled with the ruins of the Anasazi Indians, colloquially "the Ancient Ones." Located on the Pajarito Plateau of the Jemez Mountains, Bandelier was the home of the Anasazi from the eleventh to fourteenth centuries. Excavated over 90 years ago, these ruins were once home to over 200 people, ancestors of today's Pueblo Indians. You may walk along easy paths past the remains of ancient Pueblo dwellings to the cliff dwellings where you can climb ladders to peer inside.

Price includes transportation, entry to monument, lunch at local New Mexican Restaurant (entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages), guide, and driver and guide gratuities.

Sunday, September 7 9:30am-3:00pm Cost: $235

or

Wednesday, September 10 1:30-6:30pm Cost: $235

Fly Fishing
Discover the thrill of casting to rising trout in a mountain stream or lake. A professional guide will lead you to a pristine site for a fishing adventure, and will take the mystery out of the art of fly-fishing. Both the novice and the advanced angler will enjoy the beauty and peacefulness that surrounds them in northern New Mexico.

Pricing includes transportation, river guide(s), gear and equipment, box lunch, and cooler with bottled water.

Monday, September 8
1:30-6:00pm
$110

Float / Raft Trip
One of America's most popular adventures, whitewater rafting, is becoming a tradition for visitors to Northern New Mexico. The rafting season begins with the snowmelt in spring and generally lasts through October. All levels of rafters, from the novice to the expert will enjoy this adventure along the Rio Grande. Along the valley floor, you will experience spectacular scenery, with a full range of whitewater on the "Racecourse" south of Taos. Due to safety regulations, no one under the age of seven years old or in excess of 230 pounds will be permitted to participate in this event. Waterproof suits and helmets can be provided upon request.

Price includes equipment, guide, private transportation to and from the drop point, cooler with bottled water, boxed lunch, and guide gratuity.

Monday, September 8
1:30pm-3:30pm
$55

Chile Amor! Cooking Class
Do you love chile? Are you curious but unfamiliar? Our Chile Amor class will delight those already familiar with New Mexico's official state vegetable and light the fires of passion for those yet uninitiated. Here in the Land of Enchantment, chile is more than an ingredient; it is the embodiment of a diverse and rich cultural heritage and a distinct Southwestern lifestyle. Participants will explore chile's unique culinary and medicinal qualities, learn to identify different varieties, and discover how to handle them safely and efficiently in the kitchen. After the introduction we'll don aprons and prepare red and green chile sauces and homemade tortillas to taste! This is a hands-on class.

Price includes recipes, instruction and tastings.

Monday, September 8
2:00pm-5:00pm
$95 (1-1/2 hour ride)

Horseback Riding
We offer the best horseback riding available in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We ride through the scenic hills and high desert ranch from the historic mining town of Cerrillos, New Mexico. Rides include spectacular 360 views of all area mountain ranges. Trips can include the Madrid Overlook, La Bajada Overlook, Devil's Canyon, Crooked Hat Canyon, Elkins Canyon, Cash Entry Mine, Grand Central Silver Mine, Franklin Ridge and Miner's Trail. Riders of all skill levels will appreciate our smooth riding gaited horses. All of our horses are registered Missouri Foxtrotters and Tennessee Walkers. Able riders may trot, canter, or gallop.

Price includes transportation, a professional trail guide, and all necessary equipment.

Monday, September 8
3:00pm-8:00pm
$95

Chimayo Dinner Tour
Enjoy an evening drive through the beautiful sandstone formations into the lush Chimayo Valley. We'll visit the Santuario de Chimayo with its miracle healing powers and a weaving studio for a brief demonstration of the local Spanish arts. Savor an authentic New Mexican meal and margaritas at a historic Spanish hacienda. After dinner you can relax and enjoy the starry sky on our return to Santa Fe.

Pricing includes transportation, entrance fees, dinner (entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages), guide, and gratuities.

Tuesday, September 9
1:30-6:30pm
$130

O'Keeffe Home Tour
Travel north through the Rio Grande Valley into the Chama River Valley area, northwest of Santa Fe, to view the spectacular Chinle red rock formations, which were the frequent subject of paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe. Visit the village of Abiquiu and the home of Georgia O'Keeffe to learn about her life there, and the terrain that inspired her greatest works.

Price includes transportation, boxed lunch on board, visit to home, professional guide, and guide and driver gratuity.

Tuesday, September 9
1:30pm-5:00pm
$125

Culinary Adventure
Join us at The Santa Fe School of Cooking for a walking tour of some downtown restaurants to gain an understanding of the different cultural influences happening in the foods of Santa Fe. One of our fabulous chef/instructors will act as your host and help you gain an understanding of the eclectic mix of old and new, traditional and contemporary influences in the food. The tour will begin at the School where you will discuss the traditional NM influence and taste it for yourself. Then you are off to some of the best restaurants in town to learn (and taste!) more. We look forward to introducing you to some of Santa Fe's top chefs and bringing you into our diverse culinary scene! Price includes chef / guide and tastings.

Tuesday, September 9
2:00pm-5:00pm
$95

Mountain Biking - Downtown Santa Fe Route
Explore the ancient roads of Santa Fe with this easy ride around town. A little exercise, a little history….a great way to get acquainted with Santa Fe! Experienced riders bring your shoes, pedals, and any other equipment to make your ride more enjoyable. Suitable for all levels.

Price includes transportation, guides, mountain bike rental, helmet, water and snacks.

Wednesday, September 10
6:00pm-9:00pm
$120

Private Tequila Tasting and Dinner at Maria's
New Mexico is the place for Margaritas, and with this lesson you will learn about Tequila, which is the basis for any great Margarita. Your instructor literally wrote the book on Tequila and will introduce you to the history of Tequila and how it is used today by allowing you to sample their selections. Afterwards, enjoy traditional New Mexican cooking at this local hot spot.

Pricing includes transportation, tequila-tasting, dinner, and gratuities.

www.marias-santafe.com

Thursday, September 11
1:30-5:30pm
$110

Tsankawi Exploration
Tsankawi is part of Bandelier National Monument, but is undeveloped and unexcavated. The trail follows centuries-old paths through the area where the ancestral Pueblo people lived. Imagine the people tending their gardens and going about their daily lives surrounded by the expansive vistas of what are now known as the Jemez Mountains, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and valleys resulting from the Rio Grand rift. The 1.5-mile trail through Tsankawi takes you along centuries-old paths of the ancestral Pueblo people. In many areas, the trails have been worn into the rock 8 to 24 inches or more as the people traveled from the mesa tops to their farms in the canyons below.

Price includes transportation, boxed lunch on board, professional guide, and entrance fees.

Thursday, September 11
1:30pm-4:00pm
$75

Hike on Big Tesuque Trail in the Santa Fe High Country
Enjoy an easy exploration of the plants and animals livng along the Big Tesuque River, high in the aspens at 9,000'. Please wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing.

Price includes transportation, guide, and gratuities.