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$1368 Activity Level: 90% Easy; 10% Moderate TOUR INCLUDES: Services of WTT Tour Leader and local guides Balloon Fiesta Admission Breakfast daily, Wine Reception, 2 dinners, and 1 lunch Transportation during tour Sandia Tramway Trip to Santa Fe Time to explore on your own Lodging: Nativo Lodge (or similar)
Roomsharing: We will provide you a roommate
unless you: Air Information Travelers will make their own air reservations and are requested to arrive and depart as follows:
Airport: Arrive: Arrive no later than 5:00pm Friday, October 1. Depart: Depart at your convenience on Tuesday, October 5 Early Arrival: If you wish to arrive a day early WTT can make your hotel reservation for you. The room cost will be: $115 dbl / $225 sgl
Special Notes Regarding this Trip: - At the time this itinerary was published, the 2010 Balloon Festival schedule was not available. This schedule is subject to change depending on the weather and activities scheduled at the Balloon Park. - OPTIONAL Hot Air Balloon Ride: Those interested can schedule a hot air balloon ride. The approximate cost will be: $350. We will update the cost when the 2010 rates become available. - Travelers will need appropriate outerwear for cool evenings at high elevations.
Not Included in the Price of this Tour: - Air from your home to Albuquerque and return - Airport transfers - Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary - Any personal expenses and any guide/driver gratuities.
Travel and Cancellation Policies: · A copy of the complete WTT travel policies can be found at : Policies
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Friday, October 1: - Arrive Albuquerque, Welcome Reception Arrive Albuquerque no later than 5:00pm. The tour begins at 6:00pm at the hotel. We will meet as a group at 6:00pm for a welcome wine reception, get better acquainted, and discuss the trip. It's off to bed early tonight as we have an early wake up call. (Wine Reception) Saturday, October 2: Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension, Old Town Albuquerque, Group Dinner Today is your opportunity to take a hot air balloon ride, meet and talk to some of the balloon owners, and enjoy the sights. The day starts very early as we arrive at the balloon field for the early morning mass ascension and other festival events. We will remain at the park this morning giving you time to see the exhibits, enjoy the wine festival (admission not included in your tour price), and pick up a bite to eat at one of the many food vendors at the festival. This afternoon we will visit Old Town Albuquerque where you may want to visit the Turquoise Museum, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History or see authentic adobes up to 300 years old in the Old Town Plaza. We will have an early dinner together enjoying Spanish cuisine and then return to the hotel. (B,D)
Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride: Price of balloon ride not included in tour but WTT will organize a group balloon ride for those interested. Should weather prevent the hot air balloon ride today, we will re-schedule it on Sunday if possible. The approximate cost will be: $350. We will update the cost when the 2010 rates become available. Sunday, October 3: See Mass Ascension from a distance, Tramway, Pueblo Indian Cultural Center, evening fireworks. This morning we will get up early again to see the blue sky of New Mexico with a blaze of colors from a totally different perspective as we head into the mountains and watch the balloons fill the sky. We will then take the world's longest passenger tramway up the Sandia mountain for lunch and to take in the fabulous views from the top. To become acquainted with Native American culture, we will visit the Pueblo Indian Cultural Center in the afternoon. We will return to the balloon park this evening to see the fireworks. (B,L) Monday, October 4: Day trip to Santa Fe, Farewell Dinner Today we depart for Santa Fe, where you will have the day free to visit the many museums, shops and galleries. As the heart of the city and the place where Santa Fe was founded, the Plaza is the city's most historic area. It is surrounded by museums, historic buildings, restaurants, galleries and endless shopping. This town is a living artists' colony, containing some of the most beautiful sculptures and works of art you are likely to see anywhere. Museum Hill is a collection of four of the cities most interesting museums: Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. We will return to Albuquerque this evening, have dinner together and share our favorite memories from our time together. (B,D) Tuesday, October 5 : Return Home Return flights at your convenience. Your tour leader will assist in coordinating airport transfers. (B)
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All previous information has been superseded.
