12 days in New Mexico Itinerary

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Santa Fe is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, admire the natural beauty at Absolute Nirvana Spa & Gardens, contemplate the long history of Santa Fe Plaza, and explore the world behind art at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Santa Fe travel route planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Santa Fe is an approximately 30-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 15 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Santa Fe due to the time zone difference. In January, Santa Fe is cooler than Kuala Lumpur - with highs of 7°C and lows of -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Taos.

Many residents have shunned fast-paced city living for Taos's laid-back vibe and blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures.

On the 8th (Sun), delve into the distant past at Taos Pueblo, then snap pictures at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, then admire the masterpieces at Millicent Rogers Museum, and finally do a tasting at La Chiripada Tasting Room. On the 9th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the galleries of Vietnam Veterans Memorial, fly down the slopes at Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area, and then make a trip to Taos County Courthouse Murals.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Taos holiday planning site.

Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Taos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Santa Fe in January, expect Taos to be little chillier, temps between 4°C and -14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Deming.

Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, located 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces and thirty-three miles north of the Mexican border. On the 10th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, then learn about winemaking at D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room, and then take in the dramatic natural features at City of Rocks State Park.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Deming tour itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Taos to Deming in 6 hours. In January, Deming is a bit warmer than Taos - with highs of 15°C and lows of -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Albuquerque is known for historic sites, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Outdoor Activities, get curious at The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, get to know the fascinating history of Albuquerque Old Town, and explore the engaging exhibits at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque road trip planning site.

You can drive from Deming to Albuquerque in 4 hours. Traveling from Deming in January, you will find days in Albuquerque are little chillier (11°C), and nights are about the same (-3°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel back home.