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Enchanted New Mexico with the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & Santa Fe

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Start and end in Albuquerque
4.9
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Albuquerque

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink with Tour Director and travel companions
    • Presentation from local balloonist on ballooning history and culture
  2. Day 2

    Albuquerque

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the Chasers Club)

    Included Activities

    • Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - Opening Ceremonies and Mass Balloon Ascension
    • International Balloon Museum visit with guided tour
    • Breakfast at the Chasers Club
    • Balloon Glow evening event
    • After-Glow Fireworks show
    Landmarks
    Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
    International Balloon Museum
  3. Day 3

    Albuquerque

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional New Mexican lunch with enchiladas, chili rellenos, salsa, and sopapillas served in a festive atmosphere at a popular Albuquerque restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
    • Traditional New Mexican lunch at a popular Albuquerque restaurant
    • Visit to Indian Pueblo Cultural Center museum and crafts market
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
    Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
  4. Day 4

    Albuquerque to Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
    • Santa Fe city sightseeing tour including San Miguel Mission
    • Palace of the Governors visit
    • State Capitol visit
    • Loretto Chapel with Miracle Stairway visit
    • Museum of International Folk Art visit
    Landmarks
    Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
    San Miguel Mission
    Palace of the Governors
    State Capitol
    Loretto Chapel
    Museum of International Folk Art
  5. Day 5

    Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a celebrated local restaurant in Santa Fe Plaza), Dinner (Festive farewell dinner featuring traditional Mariachi performance)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of included Globus Choice excursions: New Mexico Culture Pass access (International Folk Art Museum, Contemporary Native Arts Museum, New Mexico Museum of History, National Museum of the American Indian) OR Guided tour of Bandelier National Monument and Museum
    • Lunch at celebrated local restaurant in Santa Fe Plaza
    • Farewell dinner with traditional Mariachi performance
    Landmarks
    Bandelier National Monument
    International Folk Art Museum
    Santa Fe Plaza
  6. Day 6

    Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Georgia O'Keeffe Museum admission

    Optional Activities

    • New Mexico History Museum visit
    • Palace of the Governors visit
    • Explore historic Santa Fe Plaza
    • Dine at local restaurants and bars
    Landmarks
    Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
    New Mexico History Museum
    Palace of the Governors
    Santa Fe Plaza
  7. Day 7

    Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Browse crafts and jewelry along sidewalk shops
    • Dine on authentic Mexican cuisine
    • Explore Santa Fe with GlobusGO mobile app recommendations
  8. Day 8

    Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.9
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  • Itinerary
    3.7
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
    3.7
  • Tour Operator
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    October 23rd, 2025
    The itinerary had to be adjusted due to weather and closures due to the government shut down. The guides offered...
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  • A
    October 18th, 2022
    This was a very organized tour and Linda Perez was great.
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    October 21st, 2022
    First time on a globus trip. Really enjoyed Linda she was very informative and wanted to make sure we had a good time.
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    October 16th, 2022
    We felt we were in good hands and didn't have to be concerned with anything other than having a great time. The...
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    October 23rd, 2022
    All went quite smoothly. There were times when I was concerned about finding lunch in a strand ge place and eating...
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    October 13th, 2022
    Everyone went out of their way to make it a wonderful experience.
    Traveled in October 2022
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    October 12th, 2022
    I have taken quite a few Globus tours and I have always had good results with most everything that is included on the...
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  • A
    October 12th, 2022
    Tour director was great, hotels were very nice
    Traveled in September 2022
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  • A
    October 10th, 2022
    All tour groups except Globus had name tags. It was difficult to call people by name unless you had an exceptional...
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  • A
    October 9th, 2022
    Great experience at balloons fiesta, Linda Perez was top notch with all the help she provided for us.
    Traveled in September 2022
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    How far is the hotel/accommodation from the festival? Is it possible to move the free time in Santa Fe to Albuquerque (to see more of the festival)

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    • GlobusOperator•Written May 2022

      The hotel we intend to use is the Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown. It is about 10 miles from the Balloon Fiesta park. There are only two spaces left on the September 30th date and the other date is sold out.

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