The appeal of the southwest is even greater during October with the beautiful Indian summer’s cloudless turquoise skies and golden cottonwoods shimmering along the Rio Grande. But there’s another, even more compelling reason to visit in October: The magnificent Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta with the jewel-colored mass ascension at dawn and exhilarating balloon glows at twilight.

And that’s not all! This trip takes us on a walk through time when we visit the Indian Pueblos, see the beautiful architecture of Santa Fe and fascinating culture of Taos. Join us on this interesting and diverse tour and witness one of the most colorful events unmatched anywhere in the world.


Day 1: Our departure today, starting at Aurora, takes us across Nebraska with pickups along I-80. Our destination and welcome dinner is in Colorado Springs, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Colorado Rockies.
*Brown Bag Breakfast & Dinner included
*Drury Inn, Colorado Springs

Days 2,3 & 4: We make our way south, traveling through the scenic Santa Fe mountain range and stopping for lunch at Taos, offering you a myriad of galleries and unique shops. While in Taos, we learn of the native American culture while visiting an authentic Indian Pueblo.

Arriving in Albuquerque on Day 2, we spend the next three nights and enjoy many exciting activities: the incredible mass ascension of hundreds of colorful balloons, plus the beautiful balloon glow and fireworks in the evening; a guided tour of Old Town including a visit to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and authentic Indian dancing.

A tour of the beautiful old city of Santa Fe reveals its captivating pueblo architecture. While in Santa Fe we visit the Loretto Chapel with its unusual spiral staircase (it is told this was built by a mysterious carpenter who later disappeared)
*Breakfast each morning, two Lunches and two Dinners included
*MCM Elegante’ Hotel, Albuquerque

Day 5: This morning you have the option of an exhilarating balloon ride. Or if you prefer to “sleep in” or do some “last minute shopping”, the decision is yours. Late morning we depart for Colorado Springs where we overnight.
*Breakfast included
*Drury Inn, Colorado Springs

Day 6: This morning we leave the beautiful Colorado Rockies and head home to Nebraska full of many wonderful memories and newfound friends. A delicious farewell lunch will be enjoyed by all.
*Breakfast & Lunch included

Costs per person:
S: $1459.00
D: $1199.00
T: $1089.00
Q: $1039.0

Deposit: $100.00 due at time of booking
Final Payment: Due August 1, 2008

*Omaha and Lincoln pickups available for an additional $50.00 per person.

Cost Included: Round trip transportation by deluxe motorcoach, 3-star hotel accommodations, hotel taxes, baggage handling, all admissions per itinerary, all taxes and tips for included items, 12 meals, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, services of professional tour escort, and KRVN Radio Hosts.

Activity Level: Level 3

For more information write to: tconcepts@hamilton.net or call 402-694-5731 or 800-759-1006.

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