Group tours can be fun, but sometimes one bloviating apple spoils the whole barrel. For a more personal touch, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe offers Adventure Excursions ($295 and up) through its on-site Adventure Center. These curated experiences range from hikes and equine encounters to city tours and cultural connections. Choose an existing tour from the menu – Wine & Culture, Timeless Taos, High Road Cultural Pilgrimage & Chimayó (pictured), among others – or create your own, from a two-hour outing to a full day of exploration. “Anything can be customized,” says Daniel Gibson, a Santa Fe journalist and author who serves as one of the resort’s 10 learned guides. “You can’t see the whole city [during a tour], but you’ll come away with a sense of the community, which is this unique hybrid atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.” fourseasons.com/santafe
