Ancestral Pueblo Ruins Travel Course
A travel course led by Dr. Michael Grofe
This week-long educational adventure will bring participants through the ancient American Southwest to learn about the ancestors of the Pueblo people and their modern descendants. Taking a wide loop through three states (New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado), the course will begin and end in Albuquerque. Dr. Grofe will lead the group through modern pueblos and ancient ruins while leading discussions on Pueblo culture, traditions and heritage. Evening lectures will compliment the day tours. The course will culminate with a dawn visit to Chaco Canyon for the summer solstice sunrise at Casa Rinconada and an all day tour of the canyon's amazing ruins. A final morning back in Albuquerque will be spent visiting the New Mexico Natural History and Science Musuem, where an interactive exhibit on the archaeoastronomy of Fajada Butte in Chaco Canyon is permenantly installed.
The American Southwest - Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde, and Chaco Canyon | |||
Price | $1600 per participant (based on double lodging) ($400 extra for single lodging) $500 deposit due upon registration Half the balance due April 16th Remaining balance due May 16th |
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Date | June 16-22, 2017 | ||
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June 16, Friday: Arrival Arrive by the afternoon to Albuquerque Shuttle to the hotel Evening: Lecture - Ancient History in the American Southwest Overnight in Albuquerque |
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June 17, Saturday: Modern Pueblos Morning: Acoma Pueblo - Sky City Afternoon: Zuni Pueblo - church mural Evening: Transport to Gallup and free time Overnight in Gallup, NM |
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June 18, Sunday: Canyon de Chelly Morning: Canyon de Chelly tour Afternoon: Lunch and transport to Cortez Evening: Free time Overnight in Cortez, CO |
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June 19, Monday: Mesa Verde Morning: Mesa Verde National Park Afternoon: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Evening: Lecture - Pueblo Archaeoastronomy Overnight in Cortez, CO |
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June 20, Tuesday: Atzec and Salmon Morning: Transport to Aztec and tour Afternoon: Salmon Ruins - archaeoastronomy links Evening: Free time Overnight in Farmington, NM |
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June 21, Wednesday: Chaco Canyon - Summer Solstice Pre-dawn: Transport into Chaco Canyon Dawn: Solstice sunrise at Casa Rinconada All Day: Exploring Chaco Canyon Evening: Arrival to Albuquerque Overnight in Albuquerque |
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June 22, Thursday: Museum Morning: New Mexico Natural History Museum Afternoon: Departure to the airport - shuttle End of course |
LODGING (subject to change)
Albuequerque: Hotel Albuquerque Old TownHotel services include AC, cable TV, internet access, restuarant, and pool.
Gallup: El Rancho
Hotel services include AC, internet access, restuarant, and pool.
Cortez: Best Western Turquiose Inn
Services include AC, cable TV, internet access, and pool.
Farmington: The Region Inn
Services include AC, cable TV, internet access, restuarant, and pool.
Includes:
- All Lodging
- Private transportation
- Breakfasts
- Local guides
- Evening Lectures
- Entry fees
Does Not Include:
- Airfare to/from Albuequerque, NM
- Lunches and dinners
- Gratuities (maids, drivers, guides, etc..)
- Travel insurance (optional for a fee)
Proceeds from MEC Travel courses and tours are the center's primary source of research funding. As such, a portion of the tour costs are tax deductible. MEC will provide participants with receipts and proper documentation regarding the center's 501(c)(3) non-profit status for your records.