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Albuquerque Balloon
Fiesta

October 9 - 14, 2026

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Tour Highlights

  • Roundtrip Airfare from Charlotte

  • Los Alamos Science Museum

  • 5 Nights first class hotel accommodations 

  • 7 Meals- 5 Breakfast, 2 Dinners 

  • Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta- Dawn Patrol & Balloon Glow

  • Old Town, Albuquerque 

  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

  • Santa Fe City Tour

  • Loretto Chapel

  • Taos Pueblo

  • Taos

  • High Road to Taos

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Day 1-Flight-Albuquerque 

Today fly to Albuquerque, founded in 1706, where you will meet your Tour Director. Later, check into your hotel for your two night stay in Albuquerque, locally known as "Duke City". Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers. 

Day 2-albuquerque

Today experienced one of the most photographed events in the world, the Albuquerque 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 pallet of multiple colored orbs dancing in the cool morning light. Later stop in 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, where just before dusk burners from hundreds of balloon light up the evening sky. 

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Day 3-Santa Fe

This morning visit the Indian Pueblo Culture Center depicting the history and culture of New Mexico's 19 Native American Pueblos. Then head north from Albuquerque to visit the Los Almas Bradbury Science Museum to learn about the Manhattan project and the creation of the worlds first atomic bomb. Later arrive in Santa Fe for a 3 night stay. Santa Fe is renowned for its Pueblo style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed. 

Day 4-Santa Fe-Taos

Depart this morning and travel north via the "High Road to Taos" passing through ancient villages founded in the 1700's. Stop in the Spanish village of Chimao 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. Enjoy a Taos visit and learn about the fascination 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 tour of the Taos Pablo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America before returning to Santa Fe. 

Day 5-Santa Fe

Today discover Santa Fe, the upscale resort and artist 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 Governors, 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. 

Day 6- Santa Fe-Flight home

Today arrive at the airport for your flight home with wonderful memories of Santa Fe & the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. 

Pricing

Double occupancy: $3,899

Single Occupancy: $4,849

TO book this tour please call our office at (843) 656-2450 or fill out a tour inquiry and we will reach out to answer any questions you may have

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