ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA
Join us for this wonderful tour to Albuquerque, New Mexico for their famous Balloon Festival! We then travel to Santa Fe to visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum, and on to local tours of Taos.
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Join us for this wonderful tour to Albuquerque, New Mexico for their famous Balloon Festival! We then travel to Santa Fe to visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum, and on to local tours of Taos.
Airline tickets are purchased 45 days prior to departure and become the property of the passenger. They are valid for one year and not refundable by Sunshine Tours. Travel protection for this tour available for $275/person.
Tour Features
- Motorcoach Transportation to Airport
- Round Trip Airfare
- 5 Nights Hotel Accommodations
- Baggage Handling at Hotels
- Admission to all Listed Attractions
- 5 Breakfasts,& 2 Dinners
- Services of a Tour Director
Highlights From This Tour!
Tour Itinerary
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1 ALBUQUERQUE, NM
We pick you up this morning and drive to Charlotte, NC to catch our flight to Albuquerque, founded in 1706, where we will check into our hotel for a two night stay in this “Duke City.” Tonight we enjoy a Welcome Dinner in the area.
2 BALLOON FIESTA / OLD TOWN
Today experience 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 multicolored 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. We also see the icon of Old Town, the San Felipe de Neri Church. This evening we return to the Balloon Fiesta to witness the Balloon Glow, where just before dusk burners from hundreds of balloons light up the evening sky.
3 INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER / SANTA FE
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 world’s first atomic bomb. Later we arrive in Santa Fe for a three night stay. Santa Fe is renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed.
4 TAOS
We depart this morning and travel north via the “High Road to Taos” passing through ancient villages founded in the 1700’s. We stop in the Spanish village of Chimayo to visit El Santaurio, revered by pilgrims for the healing power of dirt found inside the chapel. Once we arrive in Taos, the historic home of the Pueblo Indians, we enjoy a brief Taos City Tour and learn about this fascinating city rich in culture and scenery. Atop a plateau between the Rio Grande and the San-gre de Cristo Mountains, Taos has lured artists and writers since the 19th century. Enjoy lunch on your own and shopping in the Taos Plaza. Later enjoy a tour of the Taos Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America before we return to Santa Fe.
5 SANTA FE
Today we discover Santa Fe, the upscale resort and artist community with Spanish-Pueblo roots. We enjoy a wonderful Santa Fe City Tour including details about the history, culture, and unique architecture of this interesting city. We 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 we enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant in the Santa Fe area.
6 HOME FLIGHT
This morning we make our way back to Albuquerque and fly home with wonderful memories of this beautiful fiesta.
Pricing
Lodging & Tour
Price Per Person:Please select a preferred pickup point to see pricing for this tour.
- quad
- $2,465.00
- triple
- $3,115.00
- double
- $3,295.00
- single
- $4,075.00
- Area 6 pricing
- quad
- $2,465.00
- triple
- $3,115.00
- double
- $3,295.00
- single
- $4,075.00
Deposit
$300 Per Person
Deposit
$300 Per Person (Area 6)
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