Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta featuring Santa Fe and Pecos National Historic Park October 9th 2026 featuring Santa Fe and Pecos National Historic Park
DAY 1 Arrive in Albuquerque: Each October, the skies of New Mexico are painted with hundreds of balloons as they lift off from Fiesta Park. This evening, join your Tour Manager for an orientation at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner. Meal: D
DAY 2 Balloon Fiesta’s “Mass Ascension” and “Balloon Glow”: Depart very early for Fiesta Park. Founded in 1972, the Fiesta began with 13 balloons and has grown to more than 600 balloons from all over the world. View the “Mass Ascension” of these specially shaped balloons as they lift off at sunrise. Then, embark on a narrated city tour of Albuquerque with a local guide. Get ready for a real treat this evening at the “Balloon Glow” event. Just before dusk, the burners of nearly 500 balloons are ignited and the evening sky fills with a kaleidoscope of brilliant, luminous color. Meal: B
DAY 3 Albuquerque Free Time and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center: There is free time today to explore Albuquerque’s Old Town. Tonight, visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and enjoy a dinner featuring regional cuisine and an exclusive live performance from a Native American dance troupe. Meals: B, D
DAY 4 Pecos National Historic Park Santa Fe Touring: Today, pay a visit to Pecos National Historic Park, which features the ruins of Pecos Pueblo and Mission. Pecos encompasses thousands of acres of landscape infused with historical elements from prehistoric archaeological ruins to 19th-century ranches. Then, a local Guide conducts a walking tour of historic Santa Fe. Visit the Loretto Chapel, whose staircase is a marvel of architectural ingenuity. Meal: B
DAY 5 Free Time in Santa Fe: Enjoy free time in Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital city and the fourth-most populous city in the state. For shoppers, Governor’s Plaza will provide a variety of shops and artist studios. Tonight, enjoy dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Meals: B, D
DAY 6 Depart for Home: A group transfer takes you to Albuquerque’s Sunport Airport for flights home departing after 12:00 p.m. Meal: B
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Days 1 through 3 – DoubleTree Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico Days 4 and 5 – Hilton at Buffalo Thunder, Santa Fe, New Mexico Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $349 per person (optional) This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line, and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets were provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP) • 61 days or more: Deposit Amount • 60 to 31 days prior: 20% of tour cost • 30 to 15 days prior: 30% of tour cost • 14 to 1 day prior: 40% of tour cost • Day of departure or early departure from tour: 100% of tour cost • No refund on unused portions of the tour Exclusions: Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its refund and cancellation policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours. FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: MG Travel (760) 754-7081 Tour Highlights • 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Round trip airport transfers • Spend three nights in historic Albuquerque, a city
Tour Highlights • 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Round trip airport transfers • Spend three nights in historic Albuquerque, a city rich in Native American Culture • Marvel at the “Mass Ascension” of the balloons and watch as the sky above Albuquerque fills with color in a spectacular display of sight and sound • Guided sightseeing tour of Albuquerque including historic Old Town, a maze of cobbled courtyards, hidden patios and numerous galleries and shops • Be amazed as all balloons fire their burners filling them with light at the evening “Balloon Glow” • Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with dinner and exclusive live performance of a Native American dance troupe • Spend two nights in Santa Fe, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the foothills of the Rockies • Visit Pecos National Historic Park, featuring prehistoric archaeological ruins and 19th-century ranches • Embark on a walking tour of Santa Fe including Governor’s Plaza, San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase Pueblo Church at Pecos National Park, New Mexico 1 2 3 4 5
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY ENERGETIC Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for the entire group and may not be available until airport check-in. Seat changes can only be attempted at the airport and may not be possible. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend booking air on your own rather than booking air with the group. Pricing includes Land and round-trip airfare from PHX National Tour Association Revised: 02-03-2026 Tour Code: 352 A3 100926 2026
Departure Date Per Person Twin Single Room Per Person Twin Single Room add October 9 $3,449 $1,459
Oct 6 2026 Departure Date
DAY 1 Arrive in Albuquerque: Each October, the skies of New Mexico are painted with hundreds of balloons as they lift off from Fiesta Park. This evening, join your Tour Manager for an orientation at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner. Meal: D
DAY 2 Balloon Fiesta’s “Mass Ascension” and “Balloon Glow”: Depart very early for Fiesta Park. Founded in 1972, the Fiesta began with 13 balloons and has grown to more than 600 balloons from all over the world. View the “Mass Ascension” of these specially shaped balloons as they lift off at sunrise. Then, embark on a narrated city tour of Albuquerque with a local guide. Get ready for a real treat this evening at the “Balloon Glow” event. Just before dusk, the burners of nearly 500 balloons are ignited and the evening sky fills with a kaleidoscope of brilliant, luminous color. Meal: B
DAY 3 Albuquerque Free Time and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center: There is free time today to explore Albuquerque’s Old Town. Tonight, visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and enjoy a dinner featuring regional cuisine and an exclusive live performance from a Native American dance troupe. Meals: B, D
DAY 4 Pecos National Historic Park Santa Fe Touring: Today, pay a visit to Pecos National Historic Park, which features the ruins of Pecos Pueblo and Mission. Pecos encompasses thousands of acres of landscape infused with historical elements from prehistoric archaeological ruins to 19th-century ranches. Then, a local Guide conducts a walking tour of historic Santa Fe. Visit the Loretto Chapel, whose staircase is a marvel of architectural ingenuity. Meal: B
DAY 5 Free Time in Santa Fe: Enjoy free time in Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital city and the fourth-most populous city in the state. For shoppers, Governor’s Plaza will provide a variety of shops and artist studios. Tonight, enjoy dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Meals: B, D
DAY 6 Depart for Home: A group transfer takes you to Albuquerque’s Sunport Airport for flights home departing after 12:00 p.m. Meal: B
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Days 1 through 3 – DoubleTree Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico Days 4 and 5 – Hilton at Buffalo Thunder, Santa Fe, New Mexico Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $349 per person (optional) This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line, and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets were provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP) • 61 days or more: Deposit Amount • 60 to 31 days prior: 20% of tour cost • 30 to 15 days prior: 30% of tour cost • 14 to 1 day prior: 40% of tour cost • Day of departure or early departure from tour: 100% of tour cost • No refund on unused portions of the tour Exclusions: Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its refund and cancellation policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours. FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: MG Travel (760) 754-7081 Tour Highlights • 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Round trip airport transfers • Spend three nights in historic Albuquerque, a city
Tour Highlights • 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Round trip airport transfers • Spend three nights in historic Albuquerque, a city rich in Native American Culture • Marvel at the “Mass Ascension” of the balloons and watch as the sky above Albuquerque fills with color in a spectacular display of sight and sound • Guided sightseeing tour of Albuquerque including historic Old Town, a maze of cobbled courtyards, hidden patios and numerous galleries and shops • Be amazed as all balloons fire their burners filling them with light at the evening “Balloon Glow” • Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with dinner and exclusive live performance of a Native American dance troupe • Spend two nights in Santa Fe, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the foothills of the Rockies • Visit Pecos National Historic Park, featuring prehistoric archaeological ruins and 19th-century ranches • Embark on a walking tour of Santa Fe including Governor’s Plaza, San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase Pueblo Church at Pecos National Park, New Mexico 1 2 3 4 5
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY ENERGETIC Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for the entire group and may not be available until airport check-in. Seat changes can only be attempted at the airport and may not be possible. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend booking air on your own rather than booking air with the group. Pricing includes Land and round-trip airfare from PHX National Tour Association Revised: 02-03-2026 Tour Code: 352 A3 100926 2026
Departure Date Per Person Twin Single Room Per Person Twin Single Room add October 9 $3,449 $1,459
Oct 6 2026 Departure Date
