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Route 66 Driving Tour, The Mother Road Revealed

By Vigilante Guides
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €253 and current price is €214 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Tour ran by 12th Generation New Mexican and tour company Vigilante Guides.

Explore the heart of Route 66 on this immersive tour led by local experts Owner Jerard Vigil and lead guide Willie Lambert, who has dedicated over 22 years to uncovering the hidden treasures of the iconic highway. Travel in comfort as you visit forgotten landmarks, historic churches, and breathtaking vistas. Enjoy an included lunch at Pecos National Historic Monument, where you can walk through ancient history dating back 12,000 years. This all-day adventure from 9am to 4pm is perfect for history buffs and culture enthusiasts alike, offering hands-on experiences and stories that breathe life into this legendary road.

  • Immerse yourself in the authentic history of Route 66 with a local guide
  • Discover hidden gems and original Route 66 relics along the way
  • Enjoy an included lunch at Pecos National Historic Monument
  • Experience a full day of exploration with multiple stops for hands-on interaction
Activity location
  • Canoncito
    • Canoncito, New Mexico, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • La Fonda on the Plaza - Temporarily Closed
    • 100 East San Francisco Street
    • 87501, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

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Route 66 Driving Tour, The Mother Road Revealed
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€252.27
€214.43 x 1 Adult€214.43
Total
The previous price was €252.27 and current price is €214.43
15% off
Until Fri, 20 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guests will be contacted directly by us to place a box lunch order of their choice for the trip.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge is not included

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Santa Fe (Pass by)
Since this is a Route 66 tour of the original Route 66, many of the places we see and ride along are not on any map. That's why this is such an authentic tour because guests are going to be able to ride along the original Route 66 that many people don't even know exists. We go alongside the current I-25 where we cross under over 10 times weaving our way finding hidden fragments and alignments of the original Route 66 pre 1937. Some places we will stop and get off the van, but none of these are located on any map.
Canoncito
  • 15m
Here we will stop and get off the van to see a Veterans Memorial called AL's Place which is also what we refer to as the Gettysburg of the West. Guests will have the choice to see where the original Route 66 came through which is now covered by grass and weeds. We will talk about the battle of Apache Canyon and show them some areas of the road that continue to melt.
Glorieta (Pass by)
Here we will see parts and fragments of the original Route 66 along with where the battle of Glorieta pass took place.
Pecos National Historical Park
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will be stopping for lunch at Pecos National Park where guests will have the option to walk the park led by lead guide, shop at the visitor centre, and enjoy a box lunch that they will choose before the trip. Guests will be able to enjoy the park at their leisure taking photos and taking in the ruins of the Pecos Pueblo people who lived there from 800AD to early 1800s.
San Jose
  • 15m
Here we will go through a really old town that was once a booming community with the arrival of the railway. Now slowly dying. However we will get off the van and see the original Route 66 and Truss Bridge where guests can walk on and take amazing photos of the Pecos River.
Romeroville
  • 10m
Towards the end of the trip we will go through another old community that again was once a booming town. Here we will see another bridge no longer in use. This was 1 of 3 bridges and guests will be able to see first hand the various alignments and how the Route has changed over time.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Canoncito
    • Canoncito, New Mexico, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    La Fonda on the Plaza - Temporarily Closed
    • 100 East San Francisco Street
    • 87501, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

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