2026 rates PER PERSON

October 2-11, 2026
Double - $7,300
Single - $8,600

October 9-18, 2026
Double - $7,100
Single - $8,400

September 26 - October 5, 2026
*2 Spaces Available
Double - $7,100
Single - $8,400

October 1-10, 2026
Waitlisted

2027 rates PER PERSON

September 25 - October 4, 2027
Double - $7,300
Single - $8,600

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Two days at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta!

• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

• Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

• Mesa Verde National Park

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Professional tour director

• Professional motor coach driver

• All flights (regional airport departures may cost more)

• Step on guides for city tours

• Top quality accommodations

• Luxury motor coaches

• Many meals on tour, equal amount of breakfasts and lunches/dinners

• Tips on all meals

• All taxes, fees, visas, etc. included in total price of tour

• Personalized service

• Final documents for trip details, 8 weeks prior to departure

• Luggage handling

• Much, much more!
  

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Every meal not included – guests are informed about how much more money to expect to pay for meals prior to departure

• Tips for tour director and driver
  ($8 - $12 per person per day is recommended)

• Baggage Fees when flying (~$35 per direction per bag)

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, other personal costs, etc.)

View Durango to Albuquerque Itinerary
Discover the rugged beauty and rich cultures of the Southern Rockies and high desert on this 10-day adventure by rail and coach. Ride legendary narrow-gauge trains, wander ancient cliff dwellings, stroll storied plazas, and witness the magic of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta—all while savoring warm Southwestern hospitality.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Flight to Albuquerque, New Mexico
*Dinner Included
The Southwestern Balloon Train Tour begins! Touch down in Albuquerque and meet your Tour Director at baggage claim. Settle into your hotel, then gather with fellow travelers for a festive welcome dinner that sets the stage for the days ahead!

Hilton Garden Inn, Albuquerque Airport, NM

Day 2: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
*Breakfast Included
Rise before dawn for the unforgettable highlight of the trip: The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Feel the energy build as pilots and crews prepare their balloons in the pre-dawn light, then watch in awe as hundreds of colorful balloons lift off together into the desert sky. After the morning’s excitement, enjoy time to relax or explore more of the Fiesta Park’s events, from chainsaw carving to ballooning exhibits. Later, head to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a deeper look at the region’s rich heritage.

Hilton Garden Inn, Albuquerque Airport, NM

Day 3: Balloon Glow
*Breakfast & Dinner Included
Return to Balloon Fiesta Park in the morning for another spectacular day of ballooning. In the evening, experience the mesmerizing Balloon Glow and fireworks finale.

Hilton Garden Inn, Albuquerque Airport, NM

Day 4: Turquoise Trail to Santa Fe
*Breakfast Included
Trace the fabled Turquoise Trail through quirky mining towns like Madrid, pausing for local art and views of the Sandia Mountains. Roll into Santa Fe and settle downtown for two nights.

Pinon Court by La Fonda, Santa Fe, NM

Day 5: Santa Fe City Tour
Uncover 400 years of rich history on a guided walking tour through the heart of Santa Fe. Visit iconic landmarks like the vibrant Plaza, the miraculous staircase of the Loretto Chapel, and the storied Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in continuous use in the U.S. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Santa Fe’s world-class museums, browse local artisan shops, or hop between the city’s renowned art galleries.

Pinon Court by La Fonda, Santa Fe, NM

Day 6: High Road to Taos
*Breakfast Included
Wind along the High Road—dotted with Spanish colonial villages—to Taos, and walk the centuries-old adobe dwellings of Taos.

Hotel Don Fernando de Taos, NM

Day 7: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
*Breakfast Included
Journey North to Antonito and board the legendary Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a narrow-gauge steam train that winds through the rugged beauty of the San Juan Mountains. Cross the Colorado-New Mexico border an astonishing 11 times as you traverse soaring trestles, deep canyons, and mountain passes—all while taking in sweeping views of untamed wilderness. After disembarking in Chama, travel by coach to the charming town of Durango for a three night stay.

DoubleTree, Durango, CO

Day 8: Mesa Verde National Park
*Breakfast Included
Step back in time on a guided exploration of Mesa Verde’s UNESCO-listed cliff dwellings, where you’ll marvel at the ingenuity of the Ancestral Puebloans who built entire villages into the sandstone cliffs. Surrounded by fragrant pinyon pines and sweeping canyon views, you’ll gain insight into their daily lives and remarkable craftsmanship before returning to Durango for an evening at leisure.

DoubleTree, Durango, CO

Day 9: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
*Breakfast and Dinner Included
Steam through the wild Animas River canyon aboard vintage 19th-century railcars, arriving in the high-country mining town of Silverton. Browse the boardwalk shops, snap photos of snow-capped peaks, and savor Rocky Mountain air before returning to Durango. Toast new friends at a celebratory farewell dinner.

DoubleTree, Durango, CO

Day 10: Flying Home
*Breakfast Included
After breakfast, transfer to Durango-La Plata County Airport for homeward f lights—your heart soaring as high as the balloons you witnessed.