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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico and Eclipse

10 days
From Albuquerque to Los Angeles
4.8
2 traveler reviews

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Albuquerque

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around Old Town Albuquerque
    • Attend evening events at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (if available)
    Landmarks
    Old Town Albuquerque
    Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
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  2. Day 2

    Albuquerque

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ascent to Sandia Peak
    • Two-mile loop walk to Kiwanis cabin at Sandia Peak
    • Cable car descent from Sandia Peak

    Optional Activities

    • Attend afternoon Balloon Fiesta exhibition at balloon park (if events scheduled)
    • Explore Old Town Albuquerque museums and galleries
    • Visit Native American artwork galleries in Old Town
    • Visit local craft breweries in Albuquerque
    Landmarks
    Sandia Peak
    Kiwanis cabin
    Old Town Albuquerque
  3. Day 3

    Albuquerque to Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Dawn Patrol show at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
    • Walking tour of Santa Fe with local guide
    Landmarks
    Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
    Santa Fe
  4. Day 4

    Santa Fe

    Optional Activities

    • Georgia O'Keeffe Museum visit
    • Visit museums in Santa Fe
    • Browse Native American markets
    • Dine at local restaurants featuring red and green chile dishes
    Landmarks
    Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
  5. Day 5

    Santa Fe to Durango

    Meals
    Lunch (Local food in Taos)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taos Pueblo Visitor Centre
    • Lunch in Taos (local food)
    • Stop at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Taos adobe architecture and downtown streets
    • Browse art shops and galleries in Taos
    Landmarks
    Taos Pueblo
    Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
  6. Day 6

    Durango

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Durango and Silverton narrow-gauge railroad train ride to Silverton
    • Durango and Silverton narrow-gauge railroad return train ride to Durango

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Silverton town
    • Lunch in Silverton
    Landmarks
    San Juan National Forest
    Silverton
  7. Day 7

    Durango to Kayenta

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Native American exhibits at Mesa Verde Visitors Centre
    • Guided tour of Mesa Verde
    • Visit Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum
    Landmarks
    Mesa Verde
    Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum
    Monument Valley
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  8. Day 8

    Monument Valley Eclipse

    Meals
    Lunch (Food provided during jeep tour and at eclipse location; depending on timings may be more like a brunch)

    Included Activities

    • Jeep tour through Monument Valley with Navajo guide
    • Annular eclipse viewing at Monument Valley
    • Expert astronomer guidance during eclipse
    Landmarks
    Monument Valley
    Canyon de Chelly
  9. Day 9

    Canyon de Chelly to Gallup

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jeep tour of Canyon de Chelly with Navajo guide
    • View White House Ruin
    • View Antelope House Ruin

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Route 66 in Gallup
    • Browse Native American art in Gallup
    • View neon signs in Gallup
    Landmarks
    White House Ruin
    Antelope House Ruin
    Route 66 in Gallup
  10. Day 10

    Gallup to Albuquerque

    Landmarks
    Albuquerque International Sunport

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4.8
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    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
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    3.5
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    November 8th, 2023
    For me, the highlight was riding the Durango-Silverton Railroad in both directions. Since many of the spectacular...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    November 8th, 2023
    This would be an excellent "off the beaten path" itinerary even without the eclipse. The scenery is spectacular.
    Traveled in October 2023
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