The Best of Albuquerque & Santa Fe

Up, up and away! Witness a spectacular display of hot air balloons ascending into the clear blue autumn skies of New Mexico during the annual Balloon Fiesta. This southwestern getaway features the historic cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe and the beautiful scenery of mountains and valleys which surround them. From green mountain forests to deep, rugged canyons to colossal mesas, the topography of New Mexico is as varied as any place in the USA.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival

  • Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa

  • Taos Pueblo

  • Santa Fe Old Town Plaza

  • La Fonda Hotel

  • Sangre de Cristo Mountains

  • San Francisco de Asis Mission

  • Bandelier National Monument

  • Rancho De Chimayo

  • El Sanctuario De Chimayo

  • Point Peak Overlook White Rock

  • Georgia O’Keefe Museum

  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

  • Sandia Peak Aerial Tram

  • Pecos National Historical Park

  • Los Alamos

Day 1

Welcome to New Mexico. Arrive at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa for a 4-night stay. Pueblo-style architecture, southwestern decor, open-air courtyards, working ranch and vistas of mountains and cottonwood forests capture the spirit of New Mexico. Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tram. Guided tour of Albuquerque. Dinner.

Day 3

Rise and shine and enjoy the Chasers Club at the Balloon Fiesta Grounds. Breakfast and open-air seating here. Then, take in a spectacular display of sound and color as you watch the Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension led by a balloon flying the American flag to the strains of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Explore Old Town Plaza Albuquerque. Dinner.

Day 4

Breakfast. Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Free time to enjoy resort amenities. Return to the Balloon Fiesta grounds and be a VIP at the Gondola Club for dinner & cocktails included. Balloons aren’t just for daytime anymore. Tonight watch the special shaped “glowdeo” balloons light up the sky followed by the After Glow Fireworks Display.

Day 5

Breakfast. Guided tour of Santa Fe, oldest capital city in the USA. Visit Loretto Chapel to see The Miraculous Staircase. Free time at Santa Fe Old Plaza. Visit Georgia O’Keefe Museum. Arrive at La Fonda Hotel of Santa Fe for a 4-night stay. Located on the historic Old Plaza, this charming hotel features authentic New Mexico architecture and fine amenities. Dinner.

DAY 6

Breakfast. Explore Taos Pueblo, over 1,000 years old and the most famous of the pueblos. Taos is scenically located on a high plateau flanked by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Discover Taos Old Town Plaza. Visit San Francisco de Asis Mission Church ca. 1711, to view the “Mystery Painting.” Dinner.

Day 7

Breakfast. Visit Pecos National Historical Park. Discover hundreds of years of human habitation, such as Pecos Pueblo and the Spanish Mission Church. The Santa Fe Trail came through the park, as did the original path of Route 66. The Civil War brought the Battle of Glorieta Pass here, where Confederate ambitions for the Southwest stopped. Lunch at Rancho De Chimayo. Visit El Sanctuario De Chimayo.

Day 8

Breakfast. Marvel at the story of Los Alamos with visits to the Bradbury Science Museum and the Los Alamos Historical Museum. Box Lunch. Explore Bandelier National Monument, home to Anasazi cliff dwellings as early as 1,100 AD. Take in the magnificent views at Point Peak Overlook – White Rock. Dinner.

Day 9

Breakfast. Travel to Albuquerque. Tour ends.

DATES

2024 DEPARTURES

  • October 7 - 15

2025 DEPARTURES

  • October 6 - 14

PRICES

  • $5498 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $6298 Single Occupancy per Person

Prices & itinerary based on 2024 departure. Call for 2025 pricing.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE?

  • 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations

  • 17 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 7 dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

    *Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.

TRY OUR CLASSIC DOOR-TO-DOOR PACKAGE

Our Classic Door-to-Door Package includes:

  • TOUR PACKAGE (LISTED ABOVE)

  • HOME PICKUP & RETURN SERVICE

    • Begin your tour with a convenient, professional pickup at your front door. Home pickup & return service is available if you live within 50 miles of a major metro airport. If you live beyond 50 miles, call to see if service is available in your area.

  • ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS

    • Our team of dedicated air specialists will arrange your airfare and airport transfers, making air travel seamless and meeting the tour stress-free.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL: 2

Walking or standing for up to 30 minutes at a time; some uneven terrain; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations prior to or on the final payment date receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation. Cancellations after the final payment date, there is no refund. If you purchase travel insurance, you are eligible to file a claim with your insurance provider.

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