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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico and Eclipse

10 days
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From Albuquerque to Los Angeles
4.8
2 traveler reviews
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico and Eclipse - Explore!

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Guided in English
Age range 16 to 85

Places You’ll See

  • Albuquerque
    Albuquerque
  • Monument Valley
    Monument Valley
  • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles
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Highlights

  • Explore Albuquerque's Old Town and art galleries
  • Ride the cable car to Sandia Peak for city views
  • Witness the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
  • Tour Santa Fe with a local expert and author
  • Experience the Durango-Silverton narrow-gauge train

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Albuquerque
  2. Day 2 Sandia Peak cable car ride; free time or Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
  3. Day 3 Watch the dawn launch at the Balloon Fiesta; drive to Santa Fe; walking tour with a local historian
  4. Day 4 Free day in Santa Fe
  5. Day 5 Visit Taos Pueblo UNESCO Heritage Site; drive to Durango
  6. Day 6 Day trip on the Durango and Silverton narrow-gauge railroad
  7. Day 7 Guided tour of Mesa Verde National Park; drive to Monument Valley
  8. Day 8 Witness the annular eclipse with an astronomer
  9. Day 9 Jeep tour in Canyon de Chelly; drive to Gallup
  10. Day 10 Drive to Albuquerque Airport where the trip ends
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What's Included

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Number of tours

527

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.5
  • Tour Operator
    Explore!
    4.5
  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    For me, the highlight was riding the Durango-Silverton Railroad in both directions. Since many of the spectacular views were only visible from one side of the train, the return trip allowed everyone to see the things they had missed on the uphill trip.
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    This would be an excellent "off the beaten path" itinerary even without the eclipse. The scenery is spectacular.
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    Trip date: October 2023
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Tour ID: 231846

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