Albuquerque Balloon Festival
October 9th – 12th 2012
$619 Double / $789 Single
Day 1: Depart Kingman we will take a break in the Flagstaff area before we stop for lunch
in Gallup, NM. When we arrive in Albuquerque, before checking into our hotel, we will visit
to the Old Town. A maze of cobbled courtyard walkways leads to hidden patios and
gardens, where many of Old Town's 150 galleries and shops are located. Adobe buildings,
many refurbished in the pueblo revival style of the 1950s, are grouped around the tree-
shaded plaza, created in 1780. This evening you will be treated to dinner at a local
Mexican Restaurant.
Day 2: Get ready for the world-famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! Experience the pre-
dawn unforgettable MASS ASCENSION—where hundreds of hot air balloons take off and
turn the sky into a virtual rainbow of colors, all of which are led by a balloon flying the
American flag to the music of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Upon arrival a crew of
volunteers and Balloon Fiesta staff will welcome you and take you inside the Hospitality
Tent, which is heated for comfort. You will be serve light refreshments such as coffee, hot
chocolate, tea, lemonade, donuts and cookies. After the Balloons are gone, we will walk
over to the ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON MUSEUM. Next we will visit the
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER, a fascinating museum and crafts market
collectively run by the 19 New Mexico pueblos. Here you will learn about the history,
background, and life of what now comprise the 19 pueblos of New Mexico. We will be
having lunch in the Harvest Café at the museum.
Day 3:Journey north through dramatic landscapes to SANTA FE, the oldest seat of
government in the United States. Santa Fe is known for its unique shopping, world-famous
art galleries, and museums. The day is yours to explore Santa Fe and enjoy lunch on your
own. On the way back to our hotel we will be making a stop at the Gruet Winery. From the
highly regarded house of Gruet in France to the high desert of New Mexico, Gruet offers
some of the best sparkling wines in the country. This evening we return to the Balloon
Fiesta grounds to catch the popular BALLOON GLOW, where all balloons fire up their
burners and light up at the same time, and the AFTER-GLOW FIREWORKS SHOW.
Day 4: Following breakfast at our hotel we will depart and head for Gallup where we will
take a break. We will make another stop in Winslow for lunch (on you own). Our next stop
will be at the METEOR CRATER where we will view the remains of a 50,000-year old
meteor impact, which crashed with a force greater than 20 million tons of TNT exploding.
Our final break will be in Williams before we arrive home in Kingman.
Included: Transportation, Lodging, Baggage handling, Entrance Fees, 3 Breakfast, 1
Lunch, 1 Dinner.
Not Included: Gratuities, Trip Protection coverage
25% deposit due on sign-up – Fully refundable if cancelled 30 days prior to departure. Final
Payment due 30 days before trip departure. We accept Cash, Check, and all Major Credit
Cards
Day 1: Depart Kingman we will take a break in the Flagstaff area before we stop for lunch
in Gallup, NM. When we arrive in Albuquerque, before checking into our hotel, we will visit
to the Old Town. A maze of cobbled courtyard walkways leads to hidden patios and
gardens, where many of Old Town's 150 galleries and shops are located. Adobe buildings,
many refurbished in the pueblo revival style of the 1950s, are grouped around the tree-
shaded plaza, created in 1780. This evening you will be treated to dinner at a local
Mexican Restaurant.
Day 2: Get ready for the world-famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! Experience the pre-
dawn unforgettable MASS ASCENSION—where hundreds of hot air balloons take off and
turn the sky into a virtual rainbow of colors, all of which are led by a balloon flying the
American flag to the music of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Upon arrival a crew of
volunteers and Balloon Fiesta staff will welcome you and take you inside the Hospitality
Tent, which is heated for comfort. You will be serve light refreshments such as coffee, hot
chocolate, tea, lemonade, donuts and cookies. After the Balloons are gone, we will walk
over to the ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON MUSEUM. Next we will visit the
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER, a fascinating museum and crafts market
collectively run by the 19 New Mexico pueblos. Here you will learn about the history,
background, and life of what now comprise the 19 pueblos of New Mexico. We will be
having lunch in the Harvest Café at the museum.
Day 3:Journey north through dramatic landscapes to SANTA FE, the oldest seat of
government in the United States. Santa Fe is known for its unique shopping, world-famous
art galleries, and museums. The day is yours to explore Santa Fe and enjoy lunch on your
own. On the way back to our hotel we will be making a stop at the Gruet Winery. From the
highly regarded house of Gruet in France to the high desert of New Mexico, Gruet offers
some of the best sparkling wines in the country. This evening we return to the Balloon
Fiesta grounds to catch the popular BALLOON GLOW, where all balloons fire up their
burners and light up at the same time, and the AFTER-GLOW FIREWORKS SHOW.
Day 4: Following breakfast at our hotel we will depart and head for Gallup where we will
take a break. We will make another stop in Winslow for lunch (on you own). Our next stop
will be at the METEOR CRATER where we will view the remains of a 50,000-year old
meteor impact, which crashed with a force greater than 20 million tons of TNT exploding.
Our final break will be in Williams before we arrive home in Kingman.
Included: Transportation, Lodging, Baggage handling, Entrance Fees, 3 Breakfast, 1
Lunch, 1 Dinner.
Not Included: Gratuities, Trip Protection coverage
25% deposit due on sign-up – Fully refundable if cancelled 30 days prior to departure. Final
Payment due 30 days before trip departure. We accept Cash, Check, and all Major Credit
Cards
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