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Home / Trips / Possible Suggested Destinations

Sep 28, 2029 to Oct 01, 2029

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Essentials

  • Destination: Santa Fe, NM.
  • Optimal Travel Dates: 2029-09-28 to 2029-10-01 (Day 2 falls on the last Saturday of September, when the Grand Tasting has been held. Historic Plaza adobe walks, Canyon Road art gallery strolls, immersive multimedia art exhibitions, and celebratory Wine & Chile Fiesta dining.).
  • Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs stay home with dedicated Rover care in Cudahy).
  • Target Budget Range: $1,198 to $1,518 per person ($2,395 to $3,035 total party cost).
  • Hotel Starting Point: Inn and Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
  • Hotel Pet Policy: $0 hotel pet fee (dogs stay home in Cudahy).
  • Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $130 to $170 per night ($390 to $510 total for 3 nights).

Day by Day

Day 1: Friday, Sep 28, 2029: Flight to Albuquerque, Turquoise Trail & Plaza Check-In

  • 11:30 AM CDT to 2:45 PM MDT Flight to Albuquerque & Crossover Pickup Albuquerque International Sunport
  • 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM Turquoise Trail Scenic Drive Santa Fe Plaza
  • 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Hotel Check-In & Plaza Dinner Inn and Spa at Loretto

Day 2: Saturday, Sep 29, 2029: Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta & Canyon Road Galleries

  • 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Plaza Breakfast & Pinon Coffee Inn and Spa at Loretto
  • 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM Canyon Road Art Gallery Walk Canyon Road Galleries
  • 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta Grand Tasting Grand Tasting
  • 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Dinner at Geronimo Geronimo

Day 3: Sunday, Sep 30, 2029: Meow Wolf Immersive Art & Museum Hill

  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return Inn and Spa at Loretto
  • 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Museum Hill Folk Art & Botanical Garden Museum Hill
  • 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Craft Brewing & Hearth Fare Second Street Brewery

Day 4: Monday, Oct 01, 2029: Loretto Chapel Miraculous Staircase & Flight Home

  • 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Checkout & Loretto Chapel Inn and Spa at Loretto
  • 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM Drive to Albuquerque Sunport Albuquerque International Sunport
  • 1:15 PM MDT to 5:45 PM CDT Return Flight to Milwaukee

Costs

Expense Category / Line ItemProvider / VenueExact Unit Price / RateTotal Cost RangeVerified Booking / Info Link
Lodging (3 Nights)Inn and Spa at Loretto$245 / night$735 to $735Inn and Spa at Loretto Booking
Flights & Rental CrossoverCommercial Carrier & Enterprise ABQ$250 to $350 flights + $60 to $80 / day crossover$680 to $940Travel Logistics
Meow Wolf & Museum AdmissionsSanta Fe, NM Regional Highlights$35 Meow Wolf + gallery passes$90 to $130Santa Fe Historic Plaza & Palace of the Governors
Dining & Craft BeveragesLocal Acclaimed Dining$65 to $95 / person / day$500 to $720Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return
Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy)Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search$130 to $170 / night$390 to $510Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting
TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2)Lodging + Transit + Activities + Dining + Rover Care$1,198 to $1,518 / person$2,395 to $3,035 totalSanta Fe Historic Plaza & Palace of the Governors

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