Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
INCLUDES FLIGHTS FROM HARTFORD/BRADLEY!
The 'Land of Enchantment' welcomes you to Albuquerque for this spectacular event. Let the Balloon Fiesta begin!
6 Day(s) | 10 Meals
Highlights
- Motorcoach transportation to Bradley Airport (based on minimum number)
- Roundtrip Air Flights FROM HARTFORD/BRADLEY
- Five (5) nights hotel accommodations
- 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners
- Dawn Patrol, Dinner at the Chaser Club, Twilight Twinkle Glow, Fireworks Show, Tour of Santa Fe
- Professional Tour Director upon arrival in Albuquerque
- After May 7, 2025 - REAL - VERIFIED ID's will be REQUIRED to fly. These are the license with the star in the upper right corner. If you do not have one, you must travel with a valid passport.
Itinerary
Day 1
Motorcoach to Bradley for your flights to Albuquerque. The "Land of Enchantment" welcomes you. Your Tour Director will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. After some time to settle in, join the group for a fun welcome dinner at a local restaurant. D
Day 2
Today, Depart for an early morning transfer to the Fiesta Field to witness the Dawn Patrol and have breakfast at the Chasers Club. Watch the Mass Ascension in a rainbow of colors at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Later this morning, visit the Turquoise Museum. Once finished, enjoy a drive through Albuquerque, on your way to historic Old Town with some free time to explore hidden courtyards, stroll under covered portals and shop at the many fine specialty stores and galleries around the Plaza on your own. B
Day 3
Begin your day with a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway. Once finished, enjoy a visit to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. This evening, enjoy dinner at the Chaser Club for the festivities like the Twilight Twinkle Glow™, Special Shape Glowdeo™, Night Magic Glow™, or Balloon Glow™, and AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show. The evening glows are followed by New Mexico's most spectacular fireworks display. Together they are Balloon Fiesta's most popular events. B, L, D
Day 4
This morning, enjoy a drive along the Turquoise Trail,. The drive leads you the real-life ghost town of Madrid. Continue through Santa Fe to Chimayo. After a stop to observe the artisans, continue your scenic drive to the world class resort town of Taos. As you return to Santa Fe, stop for a scenic view of the Rio Grande, a legendary river that cuts a distinct path through the history of the Southwest. B, L
Day 5
Begin your day with an intimate tour of Santa Fe. After you are done, the afternoon will be yours for lunch on your own and free time to explore the many wonderful shops and art galleries on your own. This evening you will join the group for a special farewell dinner as you finish exploring this enchanting land. B, D
Day 6
After breakfast, transfer to the Albuquerque Airport for your departure home. Motorcoach to greet you back at Bradley Airport. B
Departure Locations
New Britain
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
New Britain Park & Ride Lot across from Target & Costco, 57 Village Square Rd, New Britain
Manchester
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
Meet at Bradley Airport - Airline Ticket Counter
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$3849
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$4199.99
Policies
Payment Policy
DEPOSIT: $900 pp due with reservations; FINAL PAYMENT: June 30, 2025Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit date to June 30, 2025 the cancellation fee is $700 pp; July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025 the cancellation fee is $1500 pp; no refunds if cancelled after July 31, 2025. All cancellation fees are plus any non-refundable airline fees.
Trip Protection Policy
TRIP PROTECTION COVERAGE
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Friendship Tours offers Travel Protection insurance through two providers: NTA Travel Protection Plan and Travel Insured International. Travel Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for Covered Medical Reasons, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical Services, Travel Delay, & more. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage can be purchased from either provider (see timing guidelines below) and will reimburse up to 75% of prepaid nonrefundable trip costs if canceled at least 48 hours prior to your trip for a non-covered reason. Please see the attached pricing for the AON/NTA Insurance. Please call for pricing on a Travel Insured International Policy.
Insurance Premiums are non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
The NTA (AON) Travel Protection Plan is based on the cost of the trip and offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic, Enhanced, or Enhanced with CFAR. Emergency medical coverage is secondary coverage. The pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan or the Enhanced with CFAR Plan within 14 days of initial trip payment.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.c... Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Travel Insured International Worldwide Trip Protector (WTP) plans are based on each person's age as well as the cost of the trip and offer several levels of coverage including Platinum and Deluxe. Emergency medical coverage is primary coverage. Policy must be purchased within 14 days (for Deluxe) or 21 days (for Platinum) of your initial payment to have the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waived and to purchase CFAR coverage. Bundles for cruises and flights are also available.
To enroll: https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan Agency #18649