Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

October 8 - 15, 2017

Up, up and away! Brisk autumn mornings in the Rio Grande Valley create an incredible backdrop for the breathtaking majesty of Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta. Experience the unforgettable mass ascension of hundreds of hot air balloons and stand in awe as the sky transforms into a rainbow of colors. In the evening, see the dramatic Balloon Glow, when all the balloons fire up their burners and light up at the same time, and marvel at the After-Glow Fireworks Show. This exciting journey also includes time in Santa Fe, a beautiful city filled with shopping, art and culture. As we journey home, enjoy a visit to Frontier Texas! in Abilene and the George W. Bush Library and Museum in Dallas.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Visit this captivating museum and crafts market owned

and operated by the 19 New Mexico pueblos.

Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Explore the history, science, and technology of

ballooning and lighter-than-air aviation.

Balloon Fiesta Experience both a morning and evening session at this

colorful, entertaining event.

Sandia Peak Tramway Enjoy majestic scenery and an exhilarating ride while

ascending 10,378 feet to Sandia Peak.

Old Town Albuquerque Discover the unique shops and restaurants of Old Town,

the heart of Albuquerque since its founding in 1706.

Santa Fe Explore this culturally rich historic city, the oldest capital

city in the United States.

Frontier Texas! Visit this western heritage center and relive the Old

West through the magic of state-of-the-art technology.

George W. Bush Presidential Museum Experience this fascinating museum dedicated to the life

and career of George W. Bush.

NOTE: If you are interested in experiencing a Hot Air Balloon Ride while in Albuquerque, contact me ASAP for additional details. Spaces are limited. Cost is an additional $345.00 per person. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Price per Person for this 8 Day Trip

DOUBLE - $1,395.00 TRIPLE - $1,255.00 QUAD - $1,185.00 SINGLE - $1,845.00

Included in Cost: Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, 7 Nights Lodging, Attractions Listed

14 Meals - 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners Luggage Handling in Albuquerque and Abilene

Gratuities for Guides and Included Meals

Contact Leslie Lyons Patterson at 972-948-6555 or email bayoulandtours@gmail.com

301 W. Beach Pkwy, Mandeville, LA 70448

Bayouland Tours, LLC, acts only as an agent for hotels, transportation, and certain tour ingredients involved and accepts no responsibility for injury, loss of personal property, or errors and omissions. We reserve the right to change the itinerary and attractions due to circumstances beyond our control.

Tour Highlights

ITINERARY

Sunday, Oct. 8 – 7:30 a.m. – Depart from the Houma – Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, on our comfortable motor coach and begin our journey to the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. Lunch and rest stops along the way. We overnight in the Dallas area at Best Western Plus, Forney. A wine and cheese reception welcomes you after check in. Dinner is on your own this evening.

Monday, Oct. 9 – This morning finds us on our way to Amarillo. We’ll stop for an included lunch at Luby’s Cafeteria in Wichita Falls, Texas. Late afternoon we check into our hotel, Holiday Inn Express Amarillo and enjoy their manager’s reception offering drinks and light snacks. Dinner tonight is at the world famous Big Texan Steak Ranch and Brewery.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Today we arrive in Albuquerque. Upon arrival we enjoy a delicious lunch showcasing local cuisine at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Later we’ll tour the museum, the preeminent place to discover the history, culture, and art of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. See thousands of rare artifacts and works of art, including a world-renowned collection of historic and contemporary Pueblo pottery, as well as baskets, weaving, painting, murals, jewelry, and photographs. Next we visit the Anderson - Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, a Gateway to History, Science & Technology. Discover how human aviation began with ballooning in 1783 and the many innovations that have followed. We later check into our home for the next three nights, the Hyatt Regency downtown, a full service hotel. A welcome reception awaits the group when we arrive. Dinner is on your own this evening. Perhaps you’ll venture out to several restaurants just two blocks away on historic Route 66.

Breakfast, Lunch

Wednesday, Oct. 11 – Bright and early this morning we attend the morning session of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. We’ll have breakfast there and witness the Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension. Walk amongst the balloonists and get up close to the action. Next, we’re off for an exciting ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway, an aerial tram that lofts passengers to the top of the 10,000 foot Sandia Peak. The 2.7 mile ride offers spectacular views east and west. A visit to Old Town Albuquerque follows. Old Town was the first neighborhood in Albuquerque in 1706, when a group of Spanish families settled there, not far from the Rio Grande. Have fun exploring the many shops housed in adobe buildings and strolling the winding streets surrounding the Plaza. Be sure to visit the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Lunch is on your own in Old Town. We return to the hotel for a rest before dinner this evening at Route 66 Diner. The food, friendly service and nostalgic décor are all part of the homage paid to a vanishing part of America’s history and the amazing legacy of Route 66. You’ll feel like you’re back in the 50’s and 60s with their eclectic ambiance! Betty Boop, Elvis, Marilyn, vintage and neon signs, juke box, soda fountain and Pez collection are just some of what you’ll experience tonight.

Breakfast, Dinner

Thursday, Oct. 12 – This morning we head to Santa Fe where a local guide will introduce us to this historic and culturally rich city. Later you’ll have time to explore on your own. Visit the Loretto Chapel and its Miraculous Stairway, St. Francis Cathedral, and the Palace of the Governors. Shop with the many Native American vendors showcasing turquoise jewelry and other handmade items near the Plaza. Lunch is on your own in Santa Fe. This afternoon we’ll have an opportunity to rest before we return to the Balloon Fiesta for the evening session of Special Shape Glowdeo, a Laser Light Show, and the AfterGlow Fireworks Show. A light dinner will be served at the Balloon Fiesta.

Breakfast, Dinner

Friday, Oct. 13 – We say goodbye to Albuquerque and start our drive home, making our way to Abilene, Texas, where we overnight at the Holiday Inn. Tonight we enjoy the The Ball Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Original Western Stage Show. Dine on delicious barbeque and enjoy Western Music courtesy of the Ball Family. It’s sure to be a great time!

Breakfast, Dinner

Saturday, Oct. 14 –This morning in Abilene we visit Frontier Texas!, a world class interactive museum that brings the frontier to life and lets visitors “meet” people who called the Texas frontier home. Later we’ll drive to Dallas and tour the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. See a full-size replica of White House Oval Office, steel from the World Trade Center and the bullhorn President Bush used to address the crowd at Ground Zero. We overnight again at the Best Western Plus near Dallas. Dinner is own your own this evening.

Breakfast, Lunch

Sunday, Oct. 15 – We drive home today with grand memories of our amazing time in New Mexico. Lunch and rest stops along the way.

Breakfast

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

October 8 - 15, 2017

Price per Person for this 8 Day Trip

DOUBLE - $1,395.00 TRIPLE - $1,255.00 QUAD - $1,185.00 SINGLE - $1,845.00

Travel Protection Insurance – Bayouland Tours offers Travel Protection Insurance through TripAssure. This insurance protects your pre-paid travel arrangements in the event of cancellation or interruption due to a variety of unforeseen reasons including Your, a Family Member’s, a Traveling Companion’s, a Business Partner’s or a Traveling Companion’s Family Member’s covered Sickness or Injury. If your traveling companion has to cancel for a covered reason, the insurance will pay the difference in your accommodation classification. Your premium must be paid by the final payment due date for the trip. You may include your premium with your trip deposit if you’d like.

Cost of Insurance per Person: Double, Triple, Quad - $85.00 Single - $105.00

To reserve your space, detach and fill out the registration form below and send a deposit of $150.00 per person plus premium for travel protection insurance, if purchasing now. Register early to secure your spot!

Make checks payable to Bayouland Tours and mail to:

Leslie Patterson * Bayouland Tours * 301 W. Beach Pkwy * Mandeville, LA 70448

Final payment is due Friday, August 18, 2017. If cancellation occurs before August 18, 2017, all paid fees are fully refundable less a $25.00 service charge.

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