2026 Southwest Adventure Caravan

N-2026-G

Southwest Adventure Caravan

STANDBY/WAITLIST ONLY: This popular caravan is filled each year from a single waitlist.  It is currently a 2-4 year wait UNLESS you can fill a late cancellation.  Please register if you are interested.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This is an active caravan which travels through altitudes of 4,000 to 8,000 feet in elevation.  Anyone with health issues related to high altitudes should be aware that this caravan involves activities in high-altitude areas.  Drivers should be comfortable driving in mountains, with steep ascents and descents with many curves.  We will also experience a wide range of temperatures, from freezing temperatures at the North Rim (where we dry camp) to the upper 90’s F (35C) in Moab UT.  We will be dry camping (no electrical, water or dump services) at three stops and cell-phone service and campground internet will be limited in some locations. 

OVERVIEW: The Airstream Southwest Adventure Caravan runs from mid-August through September and into early October capturing the stunning beauty of the fall landscapes. Beginning and ending in Albuquerque, NM, we will discover many corners of the Southwest that most tourists may never see.  Experience changing topography and savor local cuisine in each area. Stand in four states at one time in the Four-Corners region of CO, UT, AZ, and NM.   We will visit Indian pueblos and reservations to learn about their cultures from Native guides. The grandeur of the scenery will amaze you as we ride a narrow-gauge train up to Silverton CO and visit the Mighty Five national parks in Utah. From the mountain forests of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to the vistas at Lake Powell, you will experience a small taste of what the great Southwest has to offer. Our final two weeks will take us back through New Mexico and finish with our grand finale, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Come prepared to have fun and share many adventures with your fellow caravanners!

America the Beautiful Senior Passes (formerly the Golden Age Pass): This pass will save you from having to pay entrance for fees into Mesa Verde, Zion’s National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Caravan Number:                N-2026-G

Caravan Name:                   Southwest Adventure

Start Date:                           17 August 2026

Starting Location:                 Albuquerque, NM

Name:                                  American RV Park

Address:                              13500 Central Ave SW

City:                                     Albuquerque

State/Province                     NM

Zip Code:                            87121

Stop Date:                           6 October 2026

Stop Location:                     Albuquerque, NM

Total Number of Nights:      50

Number of Stops:                15

Volunteer Leaders:              Gil & Elaine Jarvie #10292

Cell Gil:                                801-857-9793

Cell Elaine:                          801-592-9834

Email:                                  SWAcaravan@gmail.com

Volunteer Co-Leaders:        To Be Confirmed

Cell:                             TBC

Cell:                             TBC

Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 30

Kitty Fee w/2:                        $8,500 (to be confirmed due to inflation)

Kitty Fee w/1:                        $7,100 (to be confirmed due to inflation)

Guest:                                   $1,400 (to be confirmed due to inflation)

Deposit Amount:                   $500 February 15, 2026

Dates of Payments (if applicable)

1. August  01, 2025   $4000/$3300 to be confirmed

2. January 31, 2026  $4000/$3300 to be confirmed

Cancellation Fee: $100 - After deposit payment plus non-recovered expenses (e.g., non-refundable reservations)