Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Tour Inclusions: 4 nights’ accommodation; 4 breakfasts; 2 lunches; 4 dinners; admissions, entrance, and guide fees as stated in the itinerary, including taxes, and gratuity, except gratuity for guide fees is not included on adult tours unless otherwise requested.

• Mass Ascension Balloon Fiesta
• Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & Live Performance
• Sandia Peak Tramway
• Sandia Peak Casino
• Guided Tour of Old Town Albuquerque
• Balloon Glow Fiesta Event
• Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
• Santa Fe Sky Railway & Sunset Serenade Train Ride

• Arrive in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and check-in to your local MARS Partner Property hotel.
• A fabulous Welcome Dinner awaits this evening at a local favorite with handcrafted fare. No wonder it’s been voted a local favorite for several years.
• Rest & relax at the hotel this evening.

• It’s an early morning Grab-and-Go breakfast from the hotel.
• Arrive at Fiesta Park for the Balloon Fiesta Celebration. Experience the wonder of over 500 massive hot air balloons & view the “mass ascension” as they all lift off at sunrise.
• Visit the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, an open & airy tri-level museum exploring the history of ballooning & featuring a flight simulator.
• Experience the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with a special lunch featuring regional cuisine and an exclusive Live Performance from a Native American dance troupe.
• Return to the hotel to rest, relax, and refresh after the early morning start.
• This evening, feast with dinner included at a popular local favorite restaurant voted “Best New Mexican Restaurant” in Albuquerque, before returning to the hotel.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning.
• Discover the Sandia Peak Tramway & ascend one of America’s most stunning urban peaks. Reach the 10,378-ft crest of the Sandia Mountains where an 11,000 square mile panoramic view awaits.
• Partake in lunch included.
• Embark on a Guided City Tour of Old Town Albuquerque and learn about the area’s rich history.
• An included dinner follows before returning to the VIP Tent at the Balloon Fiesta to experience the Balloon Glow, when all the balloons fire their burners and light up at the same time. It is, perhaps, the most spectacular single moment of the Balloon Fiesta event, followed by New Mexico’s breathtaking fireworks display.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning.
• This morning, explore the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and view the art of life of this esteemed artist through carefully curated galleries and collections.
• Enjoy free time and lunch on own while exploring downtown Santa Fe.
• Arrive at the Santa Fe Sky Railway to check-in for a Sunset Serenade Train Ride. This beautiful train traverses the scenic landscape showcased against the backdrop of the rainbow colored sky.
• An included Farewell Dinner caps off the evening before returning to your hotel to rest and relax.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
• Delight with free time to customize as your needs require for flights back home or additional activities to extend your custom adventure!

Base rate does not include motor coach transportation, airfare, airport transfers, driver gratuity, guide gratuity, (student groups exempt) or any upgrades or add-ons unlisted from itinerary as stated. Pricing may vary based on day of arrival or other conditions. Personalized itineraries with custom pricing and/or additional transportation can be created and added based on client needs and upon client’s request. MARS will customize quotes or personalize itineraries for FREE.