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Tour Overview

Experience the largest balloon festival and most photographed event in the world during a spectacular getaway in the Land of Enchantment! Enjoy the convenience of staying at the same wonderful hotel throughout the week, plus a perfect blend of planned attractions and time for individual exploration on our Southwest trip. Highlights include the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, guided city tours in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and Historic Route 66. At the International Balloon Fiesta, take advantage of premier viewing to watch the Mass Ascension, Balloon Glow, and AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show.

The Holiday Advantage
Airfare Included
Airfare Included
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Exceptional Accommodations
Exceptional Accommodations
Most Meals Included
Most Meals Included
Premier Attractions
Premier Attractions
Professional Tour Directors
Professional Tour Directors
Call 1-800-826-2266 to Book

You can earn a $100 Travel Show Credit good for your next trip with Holiday Vacations by simply clicking the photo to watch the online travel show! The show is about 10 minutes long and at the end, you'll have the ability to submit your contact information and receive a travel credit which can be applied to this or any Holiday Vacations tour. Get started now!

EACC
Tour Highlights

Additional Tour Information

Your Holiday Vacations Experience Includes:

Accommodations

All Accommodations Featuring

  • 5 nights at Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel
Attractions & Highlights

Attractions & Highlights

  • Albuquerque guided city tour
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
  • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta feat. AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
  • National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
  • Santa Fe guided walking tour
Meals

8 Excellent Meals Featuring

  • Daily included breakfasts
  • Welcome Lunch
  • Farewell Dinner

Highest Elevation: 7,000 ft.

Tour Date & Pricing

Tour Dates & Pricing

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Double

$3799

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Single

$4699

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Final Payment Date: 05/26/2024

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Double

$3799

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Single

$4699

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Final Payment Date: 06/02/2024

Day Itinerary

Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Albuquerque

We arrive in Albuquerque this afternoon and check in to our beautiful accommodations near the airport. This newly renovated hotel offers comfortable rooms for maximum relaxation, two onsite dining experiences, free high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry services, and more. Enjoy the convenience of unpacking only once as we stay in this same hotel throughout our entire trip.

Day 2 : City Sights & Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Delight in an included breakfast each morning. Our adventure begins with a guided tour of Albuquerque with the opportunity to view iconic landmarks including downtown, Nob Hill business district, and Old Town. Afterward, we gather for a wonderful Welcome Lunch and get to know our fellow travelers, then visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Known as the Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, discover how Pueblo culture has transformed since ancient times with intriguing exhibits. The evening is at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 : International Balloon Fiesta

Today we cross off an iconic bucket list item and witness the world’s largest balloon event! We board our motorcoach early this morning to catch the Mass Ascension, a launch of all the spectacular hot air balloons. Enjoy a guaranteed prime viewing location and scheduled activities (weather dependent and may vary), such as a chainsaw carving show. We return to our hotel mid-afternoon to relax and freshen up before tonight’s Balloon Glow, where the colorful balloons illuminate our evening! Following an included dinner, our spectacular day concludes with the AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

After a restful morning, we’re off to tour the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History to learn about historic events with comprehensive exhibits that peer into the past, present, and future of nuclear science. Discover restored aircraft and missiles outdoors, gain a better understanding of the after-effects in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, hear about the Cold War, and much more. The rest of the day is yours to soak up everything Albuquerque has to offer. Explore the delicious culinary scene, embark on a moderate hike to Petroglyph National Monument, take in beautiful views on the Sandia Peak Tramway, or visit the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.

Breakfast

Day 5 : Santa Fe & Historic Route 66

Our day begins with a leisurely drive to Santa Fe along one of New Mexico’s most beautiful routes, Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. We travel through the mining towns of Cedar Crest, Golden, and Madrid, whose mines once yielded precious metals and turquoise. Arriving in America’s oldest capital city, embark on a guided walking tour to visit some of the most well-known attractions. See the historic Sante Fe Plaza, St. Francis Cathedral, Palace of the Governors, and legendary Loretto Chapel, with its famed “miraculous” staircase. The rest of the day is yours to explore this fascinating city known as the “heart and soul” of the Southwest. Later, we return to Albuquerque with a drive along Historic Route 66 and celebrate our New Mexico adventures with a lovely Farewell Dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Return Home

We fly home today with incredible memories of our time in the Southwest.

Breakfast
Tour Map

Tour Map

Tour Map for Flying Colors: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Departure Cities

Departure Cities

Airport Pickups

Choose a State:

Birmingham - Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Bentonville - Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Little Rock - Little Rock National Airport

Phoenix - Sky Harbor International Airport

Los Angeles - Los Angeles International Airport

Orange County - John Wayne Airport

San Diego - San Diego International Airport

San Francisco - San Francisco International Airport

Denver - Denver International Airport

Hartford - Bradley International Airport

Washington - Ronald Reagan National Airport

Washington - Washington Dulles International Airport

Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

Fort Myers - Southwest Florida International Airport

Jacksonville - Jacksonville International Airport

Miami - Miami International Airport

Orlando - Orlando International Airport

Tallahassee - Tallahassee International Airport

Tampa - Tampa International Airport

West Palm Beach - Palm Beach International Airport

Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Cedar Rapids - Eastern Iowa Airport

Des Moines - Des Moines International Airport

Boise - Boise Airport

Chicago - O'Hare International Airport

Moline - Quad City International Airport

Evansville - Evansville Regional Airport

Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne International Airport

Indianapolis - Indianapolis International Airport

South Bend - South Bend International Airport

Wichita - Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Lexington - Blue Grass Airport

Louisville - Louisville International Airport

Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Lafayette - Lafayette Regional Airport

New Orleans - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Shreveport - Shreveport Regional Airport

Boston - Boston Logan International Airport

Baltimore - Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Detroit - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Grand Rapids - Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Saginaw - MBS International Airport

Duluth - Duluth International Airport

Minneapolis - Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport

Kansas City - Kansas City International Airport

Springfield - Springfield-Branson National Airport

St Louis - St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Gulfport - Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Jackson - Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

Billings - Billings-Logan International Airport

Bozeman - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Missoula - Missoula Montana Airport

Charlotte - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Greensboro - Piedmont Triad International Airport

Raleigh - Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Bismarck - Bismarck Airport

Fargo - Hector International Airport

Grand Forks - Grand Forks International Airport

Omaha - Eppley Airfield

Newark - Newark Liberty International Airport

Albuquerque - Albuquerque International Airport

Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport

Albany - Albany International Airport

Buffalo - Buffalo Niagara International Airport

New York - Kennedy International Airport

New York - La Guardia Airport

Rochester - Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Syracuse - Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Cincinnati - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cleveland - Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Columbus - John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Dayton - Dayton International Airport

Oklahoma City - Will Rogers World Airport

Tulsa - Tulsa International Airport

Portland - Portland International Airport

Allentown - Lehigh Valley International Airport

Harrisburg - Harrisburg International Airport

Philadelphia - Philadelphia International Airport

Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh International Airport

Charleston - Charleston International Airport

Greer - Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Rapid City - Rapid City Regional Airport

Sioux Falls - Sioux Falls Regional Airport

Knoxville - McGhee Tyson Airport

Memphis - Memphis International Airport

Nashville - Nashville International Airport

Austin - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Dallas - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Houston - George Bush Intercontinental Airport

San Antonio - San Antonio International Airport

Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City International Airport

Norfolk - Norfolk International Airport

Richmond - Richmond International Airport

Seattle - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Spokane - Spokane International Airport

Appleton - Appleton International Airport

Baldwin - Groome Transportation

Eau Claire - Groome Transportation

Green Bay - Austin Straubel International Airport

Hudson - Groome Transportation

Madison - Dane County Regional Airport

Menomonie - Groome Transportation

Milwaukee - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Charleston - Yeager Airport

Choose Your Departure Year:

Flying Colors: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Experience the largest balloon festival and most photographed event in the world during a spectacular getaway in the Land of Enchantment! Enjoy the convenience of staying at the same wonderful hotel throughout the week, plus a perfect blend of planned attractions and time for individual exploration on our Southwest trip. Highlights include the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, guided city tours in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and Historic Route 66. At the International Balloon Fiesta, take advantage of premier viewing to watch the Mass Ascension, Balloon Glow, and AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show.

The Holiday Advantage
Airfare Included
Airfare Included
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Exceptional Accommodations
Exceptional Accommodations
Most Meals Included
Most Meals Included
Premier Attractions
Premier Attractions
Professional Tour Directors
Professional Tour Directors
View Dates & Book Online Call 1-800-826-2266 to Book

You can earn a $100 Travel Show Credit good for your next trip with Holiday Vacations by simply clicking the photo to watch the online travel show! The show is about 10 minutes long and at the end, you'll have the ability to submit your contact information and receive a travel credit which can be applied to this or any Holiday Vacations tour. Get started now!

EACC

Additional Tour Information

Your Holiday Vacations Experience Includes:

Accommodations

All Accommodations Featuring

  • 5 nights at Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel
Attractions & Highlights

Attractions & Highlights

  • Albuquerque guided city tour
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
  • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta feat. AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
  • National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
  • Santa Fe guided walking tour
Meals

8 Excellent Meals Featuring

  • Daily included breakfasts
  • Welcome Lunch
  • Farewell Dinner

Highest Elevation: 7,000 ft.

Tour Dates & Pricing

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Double

$3799

Single

$4699

Final Payment Date: 05/26/2024

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Double

$3799

Single

$4699

Final Payment Date: 06/02/2024

Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Albuquerque

We arrive in Albuquerque this afternoon and check in to our beautiful accommodations near the airport. This newly renovated hotel offers comfortable rooms for maximum relaxation, two onsite dining experiences, free high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry services, and more. Enjoy the convenience of unpacking only once as we stay in this same hotel throughout our entire trip.

Day 2 : City Sights & Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Delight in an included breakfast each morning. Our adventure begins with a guided tour of Albuquerque with the opportunity to view iconic landmarks including downtown, Nob Hill business district, and Old Town. Afterward, we gather for a wonderful Welcome Lunch and get to know our fellow travelers, then visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Known as the Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, discover how Pueblo culture has transformed since ancient times with intriguing exhibits. The evening is at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 : International Balloon Fiesta

Today we cross off an iconic bucket list item and witness the world’s largest balloon event! We board our motorcoach early this morning to catch the Mass Ascension, a launch of all the spectacular hot air balloons. Enjoy a guaranteed prime viewing location and scheduled activities (weather dependent and may vary), such as a chainsaw carving show. We return to our hotel mid-afternoon to relax and freshen up before tonight’s Balloon Glow, where the colorful balloons illuminate our evening! Following an included dinner, our spectacular day concludes with the AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

After a restful morning, we’re off to tour the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History to learn about historic events with comprehensive exhibits that peer into the past, present, and future of nuclear science. Discover restored aircraft and missiles outdoors, gain a better understanding of the after-effects in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, hear about the Cold War, and much more. The rest of the day is yours to soak up everything Albuquerque has to offer. Explore the delicious culinary scene, embark on a moderate hike to Petroglyph National Monument, take in beautiful views on the Sandia Peak Tramway, or visit the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.

Breakfast

Day 5 : Santa Fe & Historic Route 66

Our day begins with a leisurely drive to Santa Fe along one of New Mexico’s most beautiful routes, Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. We travel through the mining towns of Cedar Crest, Golden, and Madrid, whose mines once yielded precious metals and turquoise. Arriving in America’s oldest capital city, embark on a guided walking tour to visit some of the most well-known attractions. See the historic Sante Fe Plaza, St. Francis Cathedral, Palace of the Governors, and legendary Loretto Chapel, with its famed “miraculous” staircase. The rest of the day is yours to explore this fascinating city known as the “heart and soul” of the Southwest. Later, we return to Albuquerque with a drive along Historic Route 66 and celebrate our New Mexico adventures with a lovely Farewell Dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Return Home

We fly home today with incredible memories of our time in the Southwest.

Breakfast

Tour Map

Tour Map for Flying Colors: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Departure Cities

Airport Pickups

Choose a State:

Birmingham - Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Bentonville - Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Little Rock - Little Rock National Airport

Phoenix - Sky Harbor International Airport

Los Angeles - Los Angeles International Airport

Orange County - John Wayne Airport

San Diego - San Diego International Airport

San Francisco - San Francisco International Airport

Denver - Denver International Airport

Hartford - Bradley International Airport

Washington - Ronald Reagan National Airport

Washington - Washington Dulles International Airport

Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

Fort Myers - Southwest Florida International Airport

Jacksonville - Jacksonville International Airport

Miami - Miami International Airport

Orlando - Orlando International Airport

Tallahassee - Tallahassee International Airport

Tampa - Tampa International Airport

West Palm Beach - Palm Beach International Airport

Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Cedar Rapids - Eastern Iowa Airport

Des Moines - Des Moines International Airport

Boise - Boise Airport

Chicago - O'Hare International Airport

Moline - Quad City International Airport

Evansville - Evansville Regional Airport

Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne International Airport

Indianapolis - Indianapolis International Airport

South Bend - South Bend International Airport

Wichita - Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Lexington - Blue Grass Airport

Louisville - Louisville International Airport

Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Lafayette - Lafayette Regional Airport

New Orleans - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Shreveport - Shreveport Regional Airport

Boston - Boston Logan International Airport

Baltimore - Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Detroit - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Grand Rapids - Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Saginaw - MBS International Airport

Duluth - Duluth International Airport

Minneapolis - Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport

Kansas City - Kansas City International Airport

Springfield - Springfield-Branson National Airport

St Louis - St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Gulfport - Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Jackson - Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

Billings - Billings-Logan International Airport

Bozeman - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Missoula - Missoula Montana Airport

Charlotte - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Greensboro - Piedmont Triad International Airport

Raleigh - Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Bismarck - Bismarck Airport

Fargo - Hector International Airport

Grand Forks - Grand Forks International Airport

Omaha - Eppley Airfield

Newark - Newark Liberty International Airport

Albuquerque - Albuquerque International Airport

Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport

Albany - Albany International Airport

Buffalo - Buffalo Niagara International Airport

New York - Kennedy International Airport

New York - La Guardia Airport

Rochester - Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Syracuse - Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Cincinnati - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cleveland - Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Columbus - John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Dayton - Dayton International Airport

Oklahoma City - Will Rogers World Airport

Tulsa - Tulsa International Airport

Portland - Portland International Airport

Allentown - Lehigh Valley International Airport

Harrisburg - Harrisburg International Airport

Philadelphia - Philadelphia International Airport

Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh International Airport

Charleston - Charleston International Airport

Greer - Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Rapid City - Rapid City Regional Airport

Sioux Falls - Sioux Falls Regional Airport

Knoxville - McGhee Tyson Airport

Memphis - Memphis International Airport

Nashville - Nashville International Airport

Austin - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Dallas - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Houston - George Bush Intercontinental Airport

San Antonio - San Antonio International Airport

Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City International Airport

Norfolk - Norfolk International Airport

Richmond - Richmond International Airport

Seattle - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Spokane - Spokane International Airport

Appleton - Appleton International Airport

Baldwin - Groome Transportation

Eau Claire - Groome Transportation

Green Bay - Austin Straubel International Airport

Hudson - Groome Transportation

Madison - Dane County Regional Airport

Menomonie - Groome Transportation

Milwaukee - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Charleston - Yeager Airport

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