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6 Days • 7 Meals NEW MEXICO BALLOON FIESTA
NEW MEXICO BALLOON FIESTA
6 Days • 7 Meals
October 3 - 8, 2025 - Guaranteed Departure
October 3 - 8, 2025 Guaranteed Departure
Activity Level
Activity Level 3: Moderately Active Pace - Active walking daily, some hiking, uneven terrain, hills, and steps. Less rest options available. Active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, and significant travel times possible. NOTE: This tour involves high altitude. Please check with your doctor, if you have any health conditions affected by high altitude.
Activity Level
Activity Level 3: Moderately Active Pace - Active walking daily, some hiking, uneven terrain, hills, and steps. Less rest options available. Active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, and significant travel times possible. NOTE: This tour involves high altitude. Please check with your doctor, if you have any health conditions affected by high altitude.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
 
  • Round Trip Home Pick-up*
  • Round Trip Airfare**
  • 7 Meals: 5-Breakfasts, 2-Dinners
  • Albuquerque Balloon Festival: see the mass ascension or “Special Shapes” ascension + the evening "Balloon Glow"
  • Santa Fe, Taos, & Albuquerque Touring
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
  • Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum
  • “High Road to Taos” Scenic Drive
  • Chimayo’s El Santuario
  • Taos Plaza Shopping & Taos Pueblo Tour
  • Tour Manager Pat Conway
  • Hotel Transfers** & Baggage at Hotels
Accommodations
  • Albuquerque (2) - Marriott, Doubletree, or Crowne Plaza
  • Santa Fe (3) - Inn of the Governors, Doubletree, or Hilton
Alternate hotels may be used

*Please see Terms & Conditions
**Rates with Air include Round Trip Home Pick-up*, Round Trip Airfare, & Hotel Transfers.
Departures & Rates

Rates with Air for this Date
$3399 pp dbl

Rates with Air are from
DFW / IAH / SAT / AUS
Additional Airports & Rates
+$100  LAX / SAN / SNA
+$100  SFO / SMF / OAK / SJC / PHX / LAS
+$100  DEN / SLC / SEA / PDX / IND / CVG
+$200  ONT / PSP
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Singles +$900
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Cash Early Booking Savings
SAVE $100 - First 1-20 Clients
SAVE $75 - 21-40 Clients

Single Supplement Savings
The first TWO Singles to book, SAVE 50% off the Single Supplement
 

Contact us for prices from other airports.

Daily Itinerary
Day 1 - Friday, 10/3/2025 - Dinner
Fly to Albuquerque
Arrive in Albuquerque (altitude 5,000’), founded in 1706, where you will meet your Tour Manager. Later check into your hotel for a two night stay. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers.
Day 2 - Saturday, 10/4/2025 - Breakfast
Dawn Patrol / Mass Ascension / Old Town / Balloon Glow
Today experience one of the most photographed events in the world, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Early this morning view over 100 colorful balloons from around the world at Dawn Patrol, followed by the Mass Ascension. The balloons make the sky become a palette of multicolored orbs dancing in the cool morning light. Later stop in historic Old Town to stroll the historic adobe buildings that house over 150 shops, galleries and restaurants. Also see the icon of Old Town, the San Felipe de Neri Church. This evening return to the Balloon Fiesta to witness the Balloon Glow, when just before dusk burners from hundreds of balloons light up the evening sky.
Day 3 - Sunday, 10/5/2025 - Breakfast
Cultural Center / Los Alamos
This morning visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center depicting the history and culture of New Mexico’s 19 Native American pueblos. Then head north from Albuquerque to visit the Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum to learn about the Manhattan Project and the creation of the world’s first atomic bomb. Later arrive in Santa Fe for a three night stay. Santa Fe is renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed (altitude 7,000').
Day 4 - Monday, 10/6/2025 - Breakfast
Taos
This morning travel north via the “High Road to Taos” passing through ancient villages founded in the 1700’s. Stop in the Spanish village of Chimayo to visit El Santuario, revered by pilgrims for the healing power of dirt found inside the chapel. Arrive in Taos, the historic home of the Pueblo Indians (altitude 7,000’). Enjoy a Taos visit and learn about this fascinating city rich in culture and scenery. Atop a plateau between the Rio Grande and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos has lured artist and writers since the 19th century. Enjoy lunch on your own and shopping in the Taos Plaza. Later enjoy a Taos Pueblo Tour, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America before returning to Santa Fe.
Day 5 - Tuesday, 10/7/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner
Santa Fe
Today discover Santa Fe, the upscale resort and artists community with Spanish-Pueblo roots. Enjoy a wonderful Santa Fe City Tour including details about the history, culture, and unique architecture of this interesting city. See the Plaza, Loretto Chapel, and the Palace of the Governor’s, a Santa Fe landmark built in 1610. Enjoy the rest of the day and evening at your own pace in this historic city to explore the many art galleries, museums, restaurants and shops. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant in the Santa Fe area.
Day 6 - Wednesday, 10/8/2025 - Breakfast
Albuquerque / Fly Home
Fly home today with wonderful memories.
 
Note: This tour involves high altitude.

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