New Mexico tours & vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

There are a number of ways you can get to New Mexico with flying, self-driving, and catching public transport among the most popular ones.

New Mexico has several airports offering flights in and out of the state with Albuquerque's international airport being the busiest.

You can also embark on an epic road trip if you're travelling from a neighbouring state or catch public transportation via bus/coach and train/rail systems. 

There are a number of ways to move around New Mexico with the most popular one being catching public transport via the state's Greyhound/Trailways bus lines.

You can also fly between destinations as New Mexico has over 50 commercial airports for passengers to use.

Driving from destination to destination is also popular as it's a good way to see as much of New Mexico's beautiful scenery as possible. 

The climate in New Mexico is categorised as being mild and arid as most of the state is made up of desert landscapes leaving summers to get quite hot.

July is the hottest month out of the year with temperatures averaging around 31°C, making it one of the hottest states in the United States.

Despite experiencing a high level of heat throughout the year, New Mexico enjoys little to no humidity and also sees snowfall seven months out of the year. 

The months of May, August, and September are considered the best time to travel to New Mexico as the weather is milder than in the summer months but still warm enough to enjoy spending time outdoors.

If you're into skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities, New Mexico experiences a snow season from mid-December to April so that can also be a popular time to travel to the state. 

Deciding what to pack for your trip to New Mexico often largely depends on what kind of vacation you intend on having.

If you're keen to do some exploring of the state's breathtaking landscapes and hike through its various national parks, then comfortable walking shoes, a backpack or day bag, and a reusable drink bottle are advised.

If you're travelling in summer, make sure to pack t-shirts, shorts, dresses and hats, as well as sunscreen to protect your skin. 

New Mexico is full of breathtaking national parks each with its own unique formations and history. Suitable for avid outdoor-lovers and for those who just want to appreciate a bit of nature, these are the best national parks in New Mexico: 

• Carlsbad Caverns National Park 
• White Sands National Monument
• Bandelier National Monument
• Kasha Katuwe National Monument
• Chaco Culture National Historical Park 

Surprisingly there are over 60 ghost towns scattered around New Mexico, most of them being classified as 'neglected', 'abandoned', or 'historic' depending on how many buildings remain. If you're a history buff and are fascinated by the lives people lived centuries ago then check out these top ghost towns in New Mexico: 

• Shakespeare 
• Lake Valley 
• Chloride 
• Mongollon 
• Golden

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.