Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Each year in early October, the Albuquerque sky turns into a rainbow of colors at the International Balloon Fiesta, the largest ballooning event in the world. Start your morning at the Mass Ascension, where hundreds of balloons take off at once, and watch throughout the day as balloons in a variety of shapes and colors take to the sky. In the evening, enjoy the Balloon Glow when balloonists light their burners to illuminate the sky, followed by the After Glow fireworks show. While in town, visit the International Balloon Museum for more insight into the history and sport of ballooning.

Escorted tours that feature the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta are often part of longer itineraries that visit multiple cities throughout the western United States. These trips cover accommodations, guided sightseeing, many meals and transportation in the upfront rate.

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Group discounts! Book a group of 5-9 on the same Trafalgar tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Further savings may be available for groups of 10 or more. Click here for eligible departures.

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Trips are rated according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered. The vacations below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any vacation name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - U.S. (Continental)

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta	5	Albuquerque, NM	Albuquerque, NM	Escorted	Globus	Dates and Prices

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (Albuquerque to Santa Fe, Itinerary A)	6	Albuquerque, NM	Santa Fe, NM	Escorted	Collette	Dates and Prices

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (Albuquerque to Santa Fe, Itinerary B)	6	Albuquerque, NM	Santa Fe, NM	Escorted	Collette	Dates and Prices

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (Santa Fe to Albuquerque, Itinerary A)	6	Santa Fe, NM	Albuquerque, NM	Escorted	Collette	Dates and Prices

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (Santa Fe to Albuquerque, Itinerary B)	6	Santa Fe, NM	Albuquerque, NM	Escorted	Collette	Dates and Prices


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These vacations are classified according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered.

= Budget vacations that typically range from $50 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare.
= First class vacations that typically range from $80 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare.
= Deluxe vacations that typically range from $200 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.

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	Save 5% off select 2019 Globus trips worldwide. Click here for eligible departures. Save 5% off select 2019 Trafalgar vacations. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires February 28. Click here for eligible departures. Save $100 per couple on 2019 Cosmos vacations. Expires March 5. Click here for eligible departures. Book two Globus tours traveling in the same year and save 5% off the land price of the second tour. Book three tours and save 5% off the second and third. Tours must all be booked at the same time to receive discount. Click here for eligible departures. Globus group discounts! Book 8 or more people on the same tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures. Travel with Cosmos in 2019 or later and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Cosmos or its sister brands Globus, Avalon Waterways and Monograms. Click here for eligible departures. Travel with Globus in 2019 or later and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Globus or its sister brands Avalon Waterways, Cosmos and Monograms. Click here for eligible departures. Travelers ages 5-17 save up to 10% off Trafalgar trips to Europe, South America, The U.S. and Canada. Click here for eligible departures. + Show all 12 specials Travelers ages 8 to 17 save 10% off the land/cruise price of Cosmos trips. Click here for eligible departures. Travelers ages 8 to 17 save 10% off the land/cruise price of Globus trips. Click here for eligible departures. Group discounts! Book a group of 5-9 on the same Trafalgar tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Further savings may be available for groups of 10 or more. Click here for eligible departures. Book two back-to-back Trafalgar tours of 7 days or longer and save up to 2.5% off the land price of the shorter tour. Click here for eligible departures.

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