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Colourful Trails of the Southwest (Balloon Fiesta, End Albuquerque, USA National Park Non Resident Fees)

11 days
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From Phoenix to Albuquerque
4.5 (2,256 reviews)
  • Two colourful hot-air balloons float above an expansive yellow flower field with a green hill backdrop.
  • Iconic Cathedral Rock reflected in a tranquil pond surrounded by autumnal trees near Sedona
  • Couple standing inside the swirling sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon lit by soft reflected light
  • Colorful Phoenix skyline set against desert mountains under a warm sunset glow
  • Three hikers ascending beneath a massive natural rock arch at Arches National Park
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  • Decorative fountain with turquoise horse sculptures in a sunny Southwestern plaza
  • Wide desert view of Phoenix framed by red sandstone buttes and winding highways
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Phoenix to Scottsdale

    Phoenix to Scottsdale
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch)
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  2. Day 2

    Sedona - Oak Creek Canyon - Grand Canyon

    Sedona - Oak Creek Canyon - Grand Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (National Park Lodges Grand Canyon)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Sedona's red-rock country
    • Scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon
    • Grand Canyon National Park visit and Visitor Center
    • Talk with geologist about Grand Canyon formation and layers of Colorado Plateau
    • Walk along the Rim Trail

    Optional Activities

    • Overnight at Grand Canyon National Park lodge
    Landmarks
    Sedona
    Oak Creek Canyon
    Grand Canyon National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Grand Canyon

    Grand Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Grand Canyon South Rim - Desert View Drive
    • View Desert Viewpoint
    • Visit Horseshoe Bend and walk to canyon rim

    Optional Activities

    • Flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Red Heritage - Native American Performing Arts Theater show with dinner (powwow dancing, flute playing, live drum music)
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon National Park - Desert View Drive
    Desert Viewpoint
    Horseshoe Bend
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Page to Moab

    Page to Moab
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Outdoor meal among Monument Valley buttes and mesas with steak, chicken, traditional Diné tacos and fry-bread), Dinner (Relaxed 3-course dinner at Spanish Valley Vineyard showcasing local flavors)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Springhill Suites by Marriott Moab)

    Included Activities

    • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park tour via 4x4 vehicle with Navajo guide
    • Outdoor MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience meal among buttes and mesas prepared by Diné (Navajo) tribe members with cultural stories
    • Spanish Valley Vineyard & Winery Be My Guest experience - estate wine tasting and 3-course dinner with local flavors
    Landmarks
    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
    Spanish Valley Vineyard & Winery
  5. Day 5

    Moab - Arches National Park - Canyonlands National Park

    Moab - Arches National Park - Canyonlands National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Springhill Suites by Marriott Moab)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Arches National Park - learn about formation of natural sandstone arches
    • View Delicate Arch and Balanced Rock
    • Visit Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky mesa
    • View Green River Overlook and Grand Viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Arches National Park
    Delicate Arch
    Balanced Rock
    Canyonlands National Park
    Island in the Sky
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Canyonlands to Mesa Verde to Durango

    Canyonlands to Mesa Verde to Durango
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Historic Strater)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mesa Verde National Park - Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings
    • View Cliff Palace dwelling
    • Mesa Top Loop and Cliff Palace Loop scenic drives
    Landmarks
    Mesa Verde National Park
    Cliff Palace
  7. Day 7

    Durango

    Durango
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Historic Strater)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic drive along Million Dollar Highway from Ouray and Silverton
    • Coal-fired steam-powered narrow-gauge train ride on 19th century rails through wilderness (booked independently)
    • White-water rafting trip on Animas River
    Landmarks
    Durango
    Animas River
  8. Day 8

    Durango to Taos to Santa Fe

    Durango to Taos to Santa Fe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Piñon Court By La Fonda)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along High Road - Santa Fe Scenic Byway
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Taos Pueblo - UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark
    • Walk through Taos Pueblo adobe dwellings with tribal guide
    • Meet and learn from Taos tribal resident guide
    Landmarks
    High Road - Santa Fe Scenic Byway
    Taos Pueblo
  9. Day 9

    Santa Fe

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
    • Explore chocolate shops
    • Browse art galleries
    Landmarks
    Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
    Santa Fe Historic Plaza
  10. Day 10

    Albuquerque

    Albuquerque
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza)

    Included Activities

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

    Albuquerque

    Albuquerque

    Included Activities

    • Final balloon viewing at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay at Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
    Landmarks
    Albuquerque International Airport

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  • Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

    Hotel
    day 1

  • National Park Lodges Grand Canyon

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Springhill Suites by Marriott Moab

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Historic Strater

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    Days 6, 7

  • Piñon Court By La Fonda

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  • Crowne Plaza

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Reviews from other tours by Trafalgar

  • Kevin5.0•October 2025
    Led by Michał
    was a good trip thank you
  • Tony5.0•August 2025
    Jane was both informative and a great person. Michael was a great driver.
  • David5.0•May 2025
    Robert was excellent. Well prepared, great organizer, very knowledgeable! The Outrigger hotels need to be replaced....
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