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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
"Mass Ascension" by a4gpa (CC BY-SA 2.0) / Photo may appear cropped
"Mass Ascension" by a4gpa (CC BY-SA 2.0) / Photo may appear cropped
"Mass Ascension" by a4gpa (CC BY-SA 2.0) / Photo may appear cropped
Overview
Featuring reserved and upgraded seating in Chasers Lounge and the Gondola Club
Details
- 3 events: Balloon Glow, Special Shapes and Mass Ascension
- Upgraded seating in the Chasers Lounge and Gondola Club
- Ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tram
- Turquoise and Abruzzo Balloon Museums
- Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival
- 8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Round trip airfare to/from Albuquerque
- Door-to-door airport transportation
- 3850/4350 Gold Passport Points
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Albuquerque and enjoy dinner before checking into your hotel. Marriott Albuquerque – 4 nights (D)
Day 2
Travel on the famous Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway for stunning views of greater Albuquerque. Tour the Turquoise Museum which is housed in a mansion full of antiques, one of Albuquerque's new top attractions - a must-see! Lunch is hosted at a favorite restaurant along storied Route 66. Finish the day with a visit to Old Town to browse the shops. (FB,L)
Day 3
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with over 600 balloons is the largest gatherings of balloons and the most photographed event on earth. We have upgraded your experience this morning to the Chasers Club Lounge, offering private seating on the field. After the balloon ascension lunch will be hosted at a famous Mexican restaurant before taking a docent-guided tour of the Abruzzo Balloon Museum to learn about hot air and gas balloons from their first flight in 1783 to the present. (FB,L)
Day 4
This morning we are watching the balloons from another private venue on the other side of the field, the Gondola Club. Today is Special Shapes Day! This is a very popular ascension with approximately 100 special shaped balloons. You might see Darth Vader and Yoda, a flying cow, maybe Smokey the Bear just to name a few. Tonight we re-group for the Fiesta's "Glowdeo," a static display of the Special Shape balloons. Dinner will be held in the private Gondola Club with live entertainment and an open bar. Following dinner is the spectacular Afterglow Fireworks Show! (All events are weather permitting - high winds could lead to the cancellation of any event.) (FB,D)
Day 5
After a sleep-in morning attend the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival featuring 200 fine artists and craftspeople from throughout the US who come together each year for the Fiesta. Take a break from shopping and enjoy ongoing live entertainment and a food court featuring specialty food booths before heading to the airport for our flight home. (FB)
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
|---|---|
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |
Departures
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 to Saturday, October 11, 2025
5 Days, 8 Meals
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
$3815 | p.p./dbl.occ. |
$4340 | single |
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| Local | (916) 361 - 2051 |
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| Toll-Free | (800) 951 - 5556 |
