Are chairs provided to watch the balloons? Bathrooms?

Chairs are not provided, as most guests walk around to view the balloons. While some areas have seating available, it is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There are restrooms available both at the Balloon Fiesta and on the motorcoach.

Is a ride in a balloon included on the tour

There isn't a specific balloon ride included but there are options to add them on.

What is the single supplement for this tour?

The single traveler rate on this tour is $2,999.

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6-Day Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & Santa Fe Explorer

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Platinum Operator: Southwest Adventure Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 4 - 48
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Albuquerque
Albuquerque
Start point
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2200 Sunport Blvd SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106, United States (Baggage Claim)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
Day 2
Albuquerque
Albuquerque
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the Chasers Club at Balloon Fiesta)
Included Activities
- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - Dawn Patrol and Mass Ascension viewing
- Breakfast at Chasers Club
- Turquoise Museum visit with mock mine tunnel entrance
Optional Activities
- Shopping and browsing specialty stores in Old Town Albuquerque
- Exploring hidden courtyards and galleries in Old Town
- Dinner on your own
Landmarks
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Turquoise Museum
Old Town Albuquerque
Day 3
Albuquerque
Albuquerque
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the Chasers Club)
Included Activities
- Sandia Peak Tramway ride
- Pueblo culture experience with dancing and craftspeople demonstrations
- Dinner at the Chasers Club with Fiesta Field access
- Evening Balloon Fiesta glow events and fireworks display
Landmarks
Sandia Peak Tramway
Sandia Peak
Day 4
Turquoise Trail - Santa Fe
Turquoise Trail - Santa Fe
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive along the Turquoise Trail
- Visit ghost town of Madrid
- Walking tour of Santa Fe including Santa Fe Plaza, Palace of the Governors, Loretto Chapel, and oldest church in New Mexico
- Indian Market exploration
Optional Activities
- Lunch on your own
- Shopping at specialty shops and art galleries
- Browsing Indian Market for native arts and crafts
- Dinner on your own
- Downtown Santa Fe exploration with evening bus transfers
Landmarks
Turquoise Trail
Madrid
Santa Fe Plaza
Palace of the Governors
Loretto Chapel
Indian Market
Day 5
High Road - Taos - Santa Fe
High Road - Taos - Santa Fe
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Chimayo - Stop and exploration
- El Santuario de Chimayo visit
- Observation of local artisans - weavers and woodcarvers
- Scenic drive over High Road
- Taos Pueblo visit - 800-year-old adobe village
- Farewell dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Taos Plaza exploration - browsing local shops and galleries
- Enjoying local cuisine at Taos restaurants
Landmarks
El Santuario de Chimayo
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
High Road
Taos Plaza
Taos Pueblo
Day 6
Santa Fe to Albuquerque
Santa Fe to Albuquerque
End point
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2200 Sunport Blvd SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106, United States (Main Entrance )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Turquoise Museum
Old Town Albuquerque

Landmarks
Sandia Peak Tramway
Sandia Peak

Landmarks
Turquoise Trail
Madrid
Santa Fe Plaza
Palace of the Governors
Loretto Chapel
Indian Market

Landmarks
El Santuario de Chimayo
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
High Road
Taos Plaza
Taos Pueblo

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June 13th, 2026
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May 27th, 2026
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Asked on February 21st, 2026
Are chairs provided to watch the balloons? Bathrooms?
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- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written February 2026
  Chairs are not provided, as most guests walk around to view the balloons. While some areas have seating available, it is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There are restrooms available both at the Balloon Fiesta and on the motorcoach.
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Alice
Asked on August 1st, 2025
Is a ride in a balloon included on the tour
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- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written August 2025
  There isn't a specific balloon ride included but there are options to add them on.
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Trevor
Asked on November 5th, 2023
What is the single supplement for this tour?
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- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written November 2023
  The single traveler rate on this tour is $2,999.

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High Road - Taos - Santa Fe

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