Relaxed 3-Day Santa Fe Getaway Arriving Afternoon and Noon Departure from Albuquerque

Day 1: Arrival and Plaza Walk

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA on April 24, 2025

1:00pm

Arrival and Hotel Check-in

Arrive in Santa Fe and check into your hotel to settle in and refresh before exploring.
Varies, 1h

2:15pm

Lunch at The Shed

Enjoy a relaxed lunch featuring traditional New Mexican dishes like green chile stew near the Plaza.
USD25, 1h

3:30pm

Santa Fe Plaza Stroll

Explore the historic plaza with its adobe buildings, artisan vendors, and quaint shops to get your first taste of Santa Fe culture.
Free, 1h30m

5:15pm

Visit Palace of the Governors

Explore the oldest continuously inhabited public building and browse Native American crafts at the portal market before it closes at 6pm.
USD12, 45m

6:15pm

Dinner at Geronimo

Dine on eclectic and refined New Mexican fusion cuisine in a historic adobe house.
USD50, 1h30m

Day 2: Art, History & Hiking

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA on April 25, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Café Pasqual's

Start your day with organic New Mexican breakfast specialties in a colorful and cozy setting.
USD20, 1h

10:00am

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Enjoy the vast collection of America’s iconic modernist paintings with a focus on the Southwest.
USD18, 1h30m

11:45am

New Mexico Museum of Art

Browse regional and contemporary art exhibits, offering insight into New Mexico’s rich artistic heritage.
USD10, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at La Choza

Tuck into authentic New Mexican cuisine known for its spicy, hearty flavors just a short walk from downtown.
USD22, 1h

2:30pm

Atalaya Mountain Trail Hike

Choose a moderate 6-mile round-trip hike featuring scenic overlooks of Santa Fe and stunning mountain vistas.
Free, 3h

6:00pm

Dinner at Coyote Café

Experience contemporary Southwestern cuisine with seasonal ingredients in a stylish urban setting on Canyon Road.
USD45, 1h30m

Day 3: Santa Fe Morning and Departure

Santa Fe to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA on April 26, 2025

7:30am

Early Breakfast at Tia Sophia's

Enjoy traditional New Mexican breakfast classics like breakfast burritos to fuel your travel day.
USD15, 1h

8:45am

Explore Canyon Road Galleries (Short Visit)

Take a brief morning walk along Santa Fe’s famous art gallery district to soak up the last moments of local art.
Free, 1h

10:00am

Drive from Santa Fe to Albuquerque International Sunport

Depart Santa Fe with an approximately 1-hour scenic drive to Albuquerque, giving ample time for airport check-in.
USD15 (gas estimate), 1h

11:15am

Arrive at Albuquerque Airport

Complete rental car return and airport security procedures for your noon flight departure.
Varies by airline, Variable