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Historic Trains of the Old West with Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

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Start and end in Denver
5.0
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  • Large bear-shaped hot air balloon in the air.
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Denver

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurants in LoDo (lower downtown) or other venues
    Landmarks
    Mount Evans
    LoDo (Lower Downtown Denver)
  2. Day 2

    Denver to Colorado Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Royal Gorge Route Railroad train ride through Royal Gorge Canyon
    Landmarks
    Royal Gorge
    Arkansas River
  3. Day 3

    Colorado Springs to Albuquerque

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Garden of the Gods Park exploration
    Landmarks
    Garden of the Gods Park
    Pikes Peak
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  4. Day 4

    Albuquerque

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Opening Ceremonies
    • Mass Balloon Ascension
    • Old Town Albuquerque visit
    • Balloon Glow and Fireworks show
    Landmarks
    Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
    Old Town Albuquerque
  5. Day 5

    Albuquerque to Santa Fe

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Museum of Indian Arts & Culture visit
    Landmarks
    Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
    Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
  6. Day 6

    Santa Fe to Chimayo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (New Mexican cuisine at Rancho de Chimayo in a century-old adobe home)

    Included Activities

    • Chimayo visit
    • Lunch at Rancho de Chimayo in century-old adobe home
    • Santuario De Chimayo visit
    Landmarks
    Santuario De Chimayo
    Rancho de Chimayo
  7. Day 7

    Santa Fe - Bandelier National Monument - Taos - Durango

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bandelier National Monument exploration with cliff dwellings and museum

    Optional Activities

    • Taos downtown exploration
    • Durango Main Street shopping
    • Local brewery visits in Durango
    Landmarks
    Bandelier National Monument
    Taos
    Sangre de Cristo Mountains
  8. Day 8

    Durango to Mesa Verde National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mesa Verde National Park visit
    • Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling visit
    • Mesa Verde Museum visit
    • Cliff Palace viewing
    • D&SNG Railway Museum guided tour
    Landmarks
    Mesa Verde National Park
    Spruce Tree House
    Cliff Palace
    D&SNG Railway Museum
  9. Day 9

    Durango to Glenwood Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad scenic train ride
    Landmarks
    Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad
    San Juan National Forest
    Rio de las Animas Canyon
    Silverton
  10. Day 10

    Glenwood Springs to Georgetown to Denver

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Georgetown Loop Railroad scenic train ride
    Landmarks
    Georgetown Loop Railroad
    Clear Creek Canyon
  11. Day 11

    Denver

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional nights in Denver (available for purchase)

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  • A
    October 19th, 2022
    Our impression of the tour was very favorable. We felt it followed the planned itinerary with no changes to the...
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  • A
    October 19th, 2022
    Bruce went above the call of duty to arrange a second trip to see the balloons launch. We would not have known what...
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    October 18th, 2022
    Our tour guide, Jason Capalongo, was extremely thoughtful and went the extra mile to make our trip a success. He...
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  • A
    October 18th, 2022
    Great itinerary and tour guide
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  • A
    October 18th, 2022
    Our tour guide, Jason Cap, was very personable and knowledgeable. He went over and above to insure all his travelers...
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  • A
    October 18th, 2022
    Our Tour Guide, Jason was excellent!!
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  • A
    October 18th, 2022
    Our tour of the Historic Trains of the West and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta was excellent. Our Tour Director,...
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  • A
    October 18th, 2022
    Very pleased with the tour.
    Traveled in October 2022
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  • A
    October 17th, 2022
    The tour was fast-paced and hit the high points at each stop.
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  • A
    October 16th, 2022
    This is our 4th trip with Globus, and all of them have been great.
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    my travel partner has back problems, I am just wondering on the level of comfort of the trains?

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