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Petroglyphs Hike Jeep Tour

Writings on the Wall – Ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs on the volcanic wall
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Trip Highlights

Ancestral Puebloan ruins and petroglyphs
Writings on the Wall petroglyph hike
Ceremony Rock ancient rock art
Ruins of a Spanish land grant town
Exclusive access to a 20,000 acre private ranch
Personal and private — only your group

Description

In addition to seeing all the Southwest Safari tour has to offer, hike to an amazing site to see the stories of the ancients etched in stone! The Ancestral Puebloan people left over 2,000 petroglyphs on the 20,000 acre, private ranch where we do our tours. These ancient pictures and symbols are glimpses into the life, history and religion of the Puebloan culture. Though few today can tell what they mean, there are still those among the Pueblo people who can interpret them. We invite you to join us as we explore these sacred sites.

The Petroglyphs tour includes a short but steep hike over rocky terrain. Please consider hiking ability before booking this tour.

Tours are personal and private, so we can customize them for your group.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Price starts at
$170
Pickup Point
The Merc in Placitas
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Why take this tour?

Ancestral Puebloan ruins and petroglyphs offer a glimpse of life in bygone days. We have exclusive access to them on a 20,000 acre private ranch.

Included

  • Writings on the Wall Petroglyph Hike
  • Everything on the Southwest Safari Tour
  • A driver/guide who drives the Jeep
  • Water and snacks on all tours
  • A personal, private tour — only your group
  • Free pick up at The Merc in Placitas

Excluded

  • Tax (added to the listed pricing)
  • Hotel pick up — $45 per Jeep within Albuquerque city limits, $25 per Jeep from the Hyatt Tamaya
  • Gratuities (tipping is completely at your discretion)
  • Booster seats and infant restraint seats (please provide your own)

Things to know

Deposit and cancellation

A $50 deposit secures your reservation. It comes off the total when you pay at the end of the tour, and it is refunded if the tour is cancelled for weather, or by you more than 24 hours before the start time.

Reservations

A minimum of 48 hours notice is suggested to maximize tour availability, but it is not mandatory.

Wild horses

Wild horses may be seen on any tour, but cannot be guaranteed.

What should I wear?

Depending on the season the sun can be intense — we are over a mile high with low humidity. Cover up or slather on the sunscreen. Closed toe and heel shoes keep cactus and rocks off your feet.

Altitude

Our tours run in the high desert at about 6,000 ft, so do not be surprised if you feel winded. That is completely normal, and we move slowly to accommodate the altitude change.

Payment

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and cash. Payment is usually taken at the end of the tour.

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Why book with us?

  • Private tours: only your group rides along
  • Fully insured, permitted and certified
  • $50 deposit, refunded if weather cancels the tour
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