Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Hear the thrilling roar of hundreds of burners simultaneously igniting, turning the Balloon Fiesta Park into a remarkable site.
Sports and Entertainment Travel
888-401-3050
Debbie Vargo
vargo.42@osu.edu
Trip overview
Witness the joy on hundreds of thousands of faces, all gazing upward in awe at the breathtaking display of hot air balloons adorning the expansive New Mexico sky. Revel in the comfort of luxurious accommodations at Hotel Albuquerque and seize the opportunity to explore the rich history of Old Town Albuquerque with its museums, shops, and galleries during your free time. Sit front and center at the Gondola Club, the Balloon Fiesta's premium hospitality location for two morning and one evening session featuring the captivating Dawn Patrol and Evening Glow events. Immerse yourself in an exclusive experience with special access to the globally renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!
Optional Post-Tour: Santa Fe
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Tour highlights
- Three nights’ deluxe hotel accommodations at the newly renovated Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
- Welcome Reception on Friday evening with complimentary food and beverages featuring an Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta industry speaker
- Admission on Saturday (morning and evening) and Sunday (morning) to Balloon Fiesta Park, granting access to captivating events like Dawn Patrol, Mass Ascension and the Balloon Glow (Saturday evening only)
- Exclusive access to the Gondola Club Hospitality on Saturday and Sunday, offering perks such as guaranteed seating for breakfast and dinner, an open bar (with a limit of three drinks per person), restrooms, prime viewing spots and live entertainment
- Deluxe roundtrip transportation to Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday and Sunday with preferred parking
- Sunday evening’s highlight: a Flamenco performance accompanied by a delicious dinner and beverages
- Official Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta souvenirs
- Monday Morning breakfast at the Hotel Albuquerque
- Event lanyard and credentials for seamless access
- On-site travel hosts and a hotel hospitality desk for any assistance needed throughout your stay.
- Taxes and gratuities are included for all provided items
- Detailed pre-travel and on-site travel documents
OPTIONAL TOUR ADD-ONS:
- Balloon Rides (ride and transportation to site not included in package) If you are interested in taking a ride in a hot air balloon during your time in Albuquerque, please reach out to Rainbow Ryders, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s preferred vendor. https://rainbowryders.com/festivals/albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/ or call 800-725-2477.
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Check into Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Day 2: Balloon Fiesta Park
Day 3: Balloon Fiesta Park
Day 4: Check out of the hotel and travel home
Preferred Travel Insurance
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Cancellations
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Reservations & Payments
Reservations may be made online or by phoning 888-401-3050. Deposits and/or final payment may be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or personal check. If paying by check, make checks payable to Sports & Entertainment Travel. All reservations will be acknowledged on a first-come, first-served basis.
If a deposit is due, amounts vary and will be payable to SET in order to secure reservations on most travel packages. The balance of your payment will be due 60-90 days prior to the trip, depending on your tour. The credit card used to make the reservation will be automatically charged 60-90 days out unless notified otherwise by the client. Reservations received within 60-90 days of the trip will require full payment at the time of booking, if space is still available. Deposits can be applied or credited to a future trip with SET. Travel insurance is recommended.
Cancellations, Refunds and Changes
Cancellations made 60-90 days or more prior to travel will not receive a refund, however deposits can be applied or credited to a future trip with SET. No refunds will be issued after the final payment due date, 60-90 days prior to trip departure unless the participant’s airline and/or hotel space is resold. If space is resold, participant will receive a full refund, less a 5% cancellation fee plus any airline name change fees that result from the resale of participant’s airline seat. No refunds will be issued for unused ground transportation or for other services provided and not used by the participant.
Once a reservation has been made, it is non-refundable. Any name changes or changes to package arrangements made after registration may result in a charge per change. No name changes will be accepted within one week prior to travel. No refunds will be issued for unused transportation or for other package inclusions not used by the participant.
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Special Events
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