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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA 6 DAYS • 7 MEALS Featuring Santa Fe and Pecos National Park Meals included: (B) Breakfast, (D) Dinner DAY ONE: 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. (D) DAY TWO: Welcome to Balloon Fiesta and City Touring It's an early start today as you depart for the Fiesta Grounds and the Opening Ceremonies. Founded in 1972, the Fiesta began with 13 balloons and has grown to more than 600 balloons from all over the world. You will view the "mass ascension" of these specially shaped balloons as they lift off at sunrise. This afternoon, a local guide joins you for a tour of Albuquerque. (B) DAY THREE: The Balloon Glow Today is free to explore Albuquerque at your leisure. Tonight, get ready for a real treat 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. We top off the evening with a vivid fireworks display. (B) DAY FOUR: Santa Fe Touring A local guide joins you for a walking tour of historic Santa Fe. You will visit the Loretto Chapel, a marvel of architectural ingenuity. For the shoppers, Governor's Plaza will provide a variety of shops and artist studios. Tonight, enjoy dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (B, D) DAY FIVE: Pecos National Historical Park Travel east of Santa Fe to visit Pecos National Historical Park, which features the ruins of Pecos pueblo and mission. Pecos is the site of the westernmost battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Glorieta Pass that was fought March 26-28, 1862. (B) DAY SIX: Depart for Home A group transfer takes you to Albuquerque's Sunport Airport for flights home departing after 12:00 p.m. (B) HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Days One through Three: Best Western Rio Grande Inn, Albuquerque, New Mexico Days Four and Five: Sage Inn, Santa Fe, New Mexico 2 Overnights Start/End City Visit Tour Route 1 3 Santa F 3 que lbuquer A a ark 2 National P c ecos P e Santa F km 0 0 N E W M E oute km our R T isit V t/End City tar S ernights Ov 1 50 miles 50 O I C X N E W M E oute t/End City ernights Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 11