Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Including a visit to Santa Fe
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2026Up, Up and Away! Come visit Albuquerque and experience firsthand the spectacular Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Each day just after dawn when the winds are calmest, a mass ascension fills the skies over Albuquerque with hundreds of colorful balloons of all shapes and sizes. And just as spectacular is the evening "glow," which showcases the tethered balloons in the light of their own fires. But we'll do so much more and gain a better appreciation of this unique destination. As a bonus, you can sign up for an optional activity to experience the thrill of riding in a hot air balloon. What fun!
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2026This trip is still in the planning stage. We do this so you can see what will be offered in the coming months/year. Once we have all the activities, hotels, and other details confirmed, and the price finalized, we will replace this information with a completed itinerary, and all of the tabs will function. Get a jump on the crowd by making a no-obligation pre-reservation. Your pre-reservation entitles you to be notified as soon as the full itinerary, with firm dates and pricing, is posted.
Tentative Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Albuquerque; Welcome Dinner (D)
Day 2: Balloon Mass Ascension; Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (B,L)
Day 3: Sandia Peak Tramway; Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum; Balloon Glow & Fireworks (B,L)
Day 4: Day Trip to Santa Fe, Walking Tour; Farewell Lunch (B,L)
Day 5: Optional Balloon Ride; Return Home (B)
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2026MAKE A PRE-RESERVATION
Here is an easy way, with no obligation whatsoever, to have WTT notify you when this tour is finalized, with all the details including pricing, hotels, firm dates, etc. You can select up to 5 tours per calendar year and can rank your choices.
Our small-group tours often fill up quickly, but your pre-reservation will ensure you are the first to know** when this tour is accepting reservations -and- you will be eligible for the pre-reservation discount.
You are under no obligation once contacted. Just delete the email we send you.
** When a tour is open for reservations, we notify WTT members first, followed by non-members four days later.
You have selected the dates of for your prereservation. Once confirmed, we will add this request to your list of prereservations for the year .