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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
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6 Days · 7 Meals
Travel Type: Air Holiday
Featuring Santa Fe
Balloon Fiesta Tours. What could be more glorious than the sight of hundreds of brilliantly colored hot air balloons set against a blazing Southwestern sunset?
Highlights
- 7 Meals (2 dinners, 5 breakfasts)
- Round trip airport transfers
- Spend 3 nights in historic Albuquerque, a city rich in Native American heritage
- Spend 2 nights in Santa Fe, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the foothills of the Rockies
- Marvel at the "Mass Ascension" of the balloons and watch as the sky above Albuquerque fills with color in a spectacular display of sight and sound
- Guided sightseeing tour of Albuquerque including historic Old Town, a maze of cobbled courtyards, hidden patios and numerous galleries and shops
- Enjoy the best of the Balloon Fiesta, including the Opening Ceremonies
- Be amazing as all balloons fire their burners filling them with light at the evening Balloon Glow, followed by an amazing evening fireworks display
- Embark on a walking tour of Santa Fe including Governor's Plaza, San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel with its Miraculous Staircase
- $30 in Mayflower Money
Day-by-Day
1
- Arrive in Albuquerque
Each October, the skies of New Mexico are painted with hundreds of balloons as they lift off from Fiesta Park. This evening, join your Tour Manager for an orientation at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner. Dinner
2
- Welcome to Balloon Fiesta and City Touring
It's an early start today as we depart for the Fiesta Grounds and the Opening Ceremonies. Founded in 1972, the Fiesta began with 13 balloons and has grown to more than 600 balloons from all over the world. We view the “mass ascension” of these specially shaped balloons as they lift off at sunrise This afternoon a local guide joins us for a tour of Albuquerque. Breakfast
3
- The Balloon Glow
Today is free to explore Albuquerque at your leisure. Tonight, get ready for a real treat at the Balloon Glow event. Just before dusk, the burners of nearly 500 balloons are ignited and the evening sky fills with a kaleidoscope of brilliant, luminous color. We top off the evening with a vivid fireworks display. Breakfast
4
- Bandelier National Monument
This morning we are off to Los Alamos via the Jemez Mountain Trail to visit Bandelier National Monument. Here you can see the display of daily life of the Pueblo people and their traditions, which began in the distant past and are still practiced today. Breakfast
5
- Santa Fe Touring
A local guide joins us for a walking tour of historic Santa Fe. We visit the Loretto Chapel, a marvel of architectural ingenuity. For the shoppers, Governor's Plaza will provide a variety of shops and artist studios. Tonight, enjoy dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Dinner
6
- Depart for Home
Transfer to Albuquerque's Sunport Airport for flights home departing after 12:00 p.m. Breakfast
Accommodations
Lodging
Days One through Three
Doubletree Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Days Four and Five
Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dates & Rates
| 2012 Departure Dates | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add | Triple Room Deduct |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2012 | $1,289 | $549 | $10 |
Call for air rates and schedules from your city to and from Albuquerque.
Rooms for the night before the tour are available. Cost for a room in Albuquerque is $219, tax included.
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