Book tickets here. Deposit of $400 is required to reserve your space on or before August 27.
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Watch hundreds of balloons ascend at day break, then feel the excitement of the world famous Albuquerque Balloon Festival at night.
# Duration
5 days 4 nights
# About
Day 1
Meet your host at 6:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites Albuquerque in the lobby for a meet and greet and dinner at the hotel.
Note: Dinner is not included in the price
Day 2 - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Breakfast at hotel
We’ll head north along the picturesque Turquoise Trail and stop in the artist colony. Madrid. In Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States, you can visit one of the wonders of Santa Fe’s historic district, Loretto Chapel.
Constructed in 1873, this striking Gothic chapel houses the miraculous staircase, a marvel of architectural ingenuity that some claim was designed and built by St. Joseph himself.
For shoppers, Santa Fe is a south Western haven. Governor’s Plaza is home to various shops and artists studios. Enjoy a relaxing ride on the motor coach in Albuquerque.
Evening is at leisure.
Order a pizza or walk to a local restaurant
Day 3 - Albuquerque Balloon Festival
Wake up early.
Today, we attend the Balloon Fiesta opening ceremony and “Mass Ascension” at sunrise. A sight not to be missed.
Up, Up, and Away! imagine a blue sky filled with a kaleidoscope of dazzling colors and shapes.
That’s what you’ll experience at the world’s largest balloon event, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Your spirits will soar as you watch more than 700 balloons from all over the world ascend into the skies over Albuquerque.
After all the balloons are gone, we will ride the Sandra Peek Tramway. Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5,000’ vertical rise.
The tram ride itself is 15-minutes and travels through a few biological life zones, revealing deep canyons and an awe-inspiring at the peak.
Note: Due to the elevation, 10,378’, individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor before riding the tram. Dress in layers; the temperature can be cold at the top.
We’ll rest before attending tonight’s ballon glow, a signature Fiesta event that sets the night ablaze. The balloons are tethered on the fiesta grounds. In union, the pilots sets their burners aglow, creating a luminous, magical display followed by a spectacular fireworks display. It is a pyrotechnical display you will soon not forget.
You can get your fill of festival food
Day 4 - Old Town Albuquerque
Breakfast at hotel
Morning if free to take a hot air balloon ride. (Book early as it does sell out quickly), relax or explore on your own.
Then it is time to journey back in time in old town, established as a colonial farming village in 1706, Albuquerque’s Old Town neighborhood still bears the mark of its Spanish founders.
Through narrow brick pathways to Spanish-style plazas and 18th-century adobe architecture, explore the heritage of Albuquerque’s varied past. It’s a festive time at Albuquerque Plaza!
We’ll enjoy an early dinner at Garduño’s of Mexico before we attend tonight’s glow.
Attractions are added to Balloon Fiesta every year. Most recent additions are the Balloon Discovery Tent, the Haunted House and Team Fastrax Skydivers with fireworks on their heels that land with pinpoint precision!
Day 5 - Depart Albuquerque
Breakfast at hotel
Today, our magical weekend getaway comes to an end. Make your way to the airport.
Land tour includes the following.
## What's included
- Four nights hotel accommodations
- Breakfast daily
- One lunch
- One dinner
- All activities and admission (as outlined on the tour)
## What's not included
