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Albuquerque balloon festival
Marvel at the lift off of hundreds of hot air balloons at the world’s largest festival
Trip Details
Duration: 5 Days
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 1 special farewell lunch (L)
Priced from: CAD$1,229
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Description

See the mass ascension of balloons and more during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest ballooning event in the world and one of New Mexico’s most dazzling spectacles. There's time for a sightseeing tour, with visits to Albuquerque's Old Town, the International Balloon Museum, and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

During the Fiesta, experience the pre-dawn Opening Ceremonies and the unforgettable mass ascension of hundreds of hot-air balloons, where the sky transforms into a rainbow of colors. Enjoy a guided walking tour in Santa Fe, including the San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel's "Miracle Stairway," before returning to Albuquerque for a farewell celebration lunch and the dramatic Balloon Glow and After-Glow Fireworks Show. If you want to see the spectacular Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, this is the vacation for you

Duration: 5 Days

2009 departure dates
Oct 1

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Welcome to Albuquerque! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 pm welcome reception. (WR)

    Day 2

    New Mexico

    This morning, an Albuquerque sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Old Town and the INTERNATIONAL BALLOON MUSEUM, dedicated to the art, culture, science, history, sport, and spectacle of ballooning. Also visit the INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER, a fascinating museum and crafts market collectively run by the 19 New Mexico pueblos. Afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. (B)


    Day 3

    Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

    Get ready for the world-famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! Experience this morning’s pre-dawn OPENING CEREMONIES and the unforgettable MASS ASCENSION where hundreds of hot air balloons take off and turn the sky into a virtual rainbow of colors. What began as a gathering of 13 balloons 30 years ago has since turned into the largest ballooning event in the world. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)


    Day 4
    Journey north through dramatic landscapes to Santa Fe, the oldest seat of government in the United States. Experience this city up close as you embark on a guided WALKING TOUR, including the San Miguel Mission, the Palace of the Governors, the State Capitol, and LORETTO CHAPEL’S “Miracle Stairway.” Enjoy a special farewell lunch before returning to Albuquerque and the Balloon Fiesta to catch the popular BALLOON GLOW and AFTER-GLOW FIREWORKS SHOW this evening. (B,L)

    Day 5
    The vacation ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)



Rates

CAD$1,229

Departure Date Tour Start Date Return Date Land Price Only
10/01/09 10/01/09 10/05/09 CAD$1,229
 

Single Room Supplement:
$419.

Triple Room reduction per person:
$117.

Extra nights per person in Albuquerque:
in single room $235; in twin room $139; in triple room $107

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-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
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Additional Information:
- Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
- 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air tickets may be issued on the date we receive full payment in order to protect you from price increases. We encourage early payment to ensure that you are not subject to any airfare increases. If you revise or cancel your air record after tickets are issued, revision fees or airline cancellation changes may be applicable. Please ask if any such charges apply if making changes.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director, tour driver, local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol, beverages and food not on the regular table d’hôte menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.

 

 

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