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Colourful Trails of the Southwest (Balloon Fiesta, End Albuquerque)

11 days
From Phoenix to Albuquerque
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Phoenix to Scottsdale

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch)

    Optional Activities

    • Transfer from Phoenix airport to Scottsdale
  2. Day 2

    Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (National Park Lodges Grand Canyon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sedona's red-rock country
    • Drive through Oak Creek Canyon
    • Visit Grand Canyon National Park with Local Specialist talk on geological features
    • Explore Grand Canyon Visitor Center
    • Walk along the Rim Trail
    • View the Colorado River and canyonlands

    Optional Activities

    • Optional flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon (Day 3)
    Landmarks
    Sedona
    Oak Creek Canyon
    Grand Canyon National Park
    Colorado River
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  3. Day 3

    Grand Canyon - Navajo Nation

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional meal of mutton stew, frybread, vegetables, melon, coffee and Navajo tea at Shash Dine Eco Retreat with Navajo storytelling)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell)

    Included Activities

    • Trace the scenic South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park along Desert View Drive
    • Take in views from Desert Viewpoint
    • Visit Horseshoe Bend and walk to the canyon rim
    • Be My Guest experience on the Navajo Nation with traditional meal and Navajo storytelling

    Optional Activities

    • Optional flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon National Park
    Desert Viewpoint
    Horseshoe Bend
    Colorado River
    Glen Canyon Dam
    Shash Dine Eco Retreat - Navajo Nation
  4. Day 4

    Page to Moab

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Cookout lunch with steak, chicken, traditional Diné (Navajo) tacos and fry-bread with Navajo Nation members in Monument Valley), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Place Moab)

    Included Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience tour in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
    • Board 4x4 vehicle and navigate the iconic red valley landscape with Navajo guide
    • View towering sandstone buttes and mesas
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience cookout lunch with Navajo Nation members

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Moab's Main Street
    Landmarks
    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
    Moab
  5. Day 5

    Moab

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Place Moab)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arches National Park with science and history of natural arch formations
    • View Delicate Arch and Balanced Rock
    • Travel to Canyonlands National Park
    • Visit Island in the Sky mesa with views over sandstone formations
    • View Green River Overlook and Grand Viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Arches National Park
    Delicate Arch
    Balanced Rock
    Canyonlands National Park
    Island in the Sky
    Green River Overlook
    Grand Viewpoint
    Colorado River
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  6. Day 6

    Moab to Durango

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Historic Strater)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mesa Verde National Park
    • Explore Ancestral Puebloan sandstone dwellings
    • View carvings in canyon wall sandstone
    • Ride along Mesa Top Loop and Cliff Palace Loop
    • View Cliff Palace dwelling
    Landmarks
    Mesa Verde National Park
    Cliff Palace
    Durango
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  7. Day 7

    Durango

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Historic Strater)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic drive along Million Dollar Highway from Ouray and Silverton
    • Ride on coal-fired, steam-powered narrow-gauge train (booked independently)
    • White-water rafting trip on the Animas River
    • Explore Durango at leisure
    Landmarks
    Durango
    Million Dollar Highway
    Ouray
    Silverton
    Animas River
  8. Day 8

    Durango to Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza), Hotel (Piñon Court By La Fonda)

    Included Activities

    • Journey along the High Road – Santa Fe Scenic Byway (approximately 56 miles)
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience visit to Taos Pueblo
    • Walk through Taos Pueblo adobe dwellings
    • Meet Taos tribal resident guide and explore the living Native American community
    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark
    Landmarks
    Taos Pueblo
    Santa Fe
    Santa Fe Historic Plaza
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  9. Day 9

    Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Piñon Court By La Fonda)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
    • Explore chocolate shops
    • Explore art galleries
    • Explore Santa Fe at leisure
    Landmarks
    Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
    Santa Fe
  10. Day 10

    Santa Fe to Albuquerque

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown)

    Included Activities

    • Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta with mass ascensions, special shape balloons, balloon competitions and entertainment
    • Access to Chaser's Club private outdoor patio
    Landmarks
    Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park
    Albuquerque
  11. Day 11

    Albuquerque

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Watch hundreds of colorful balloons at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay at Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
    Landmarks
    Albuquerque International Airport

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Reviews from other tours by Trafalgar

  • Kevin
    October 1st, 2025
    was a good trip thank you
  • Tony
    August 5th, 2025
    Jane was both informative and a great person. Michael was a great driver.
  • David
    May 29th, 2025
    Robert was excellent. Well prepared, great organizer, very knowledgeable! The Outrigger hotels need to be replaced....
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