Historic Trains of the Old West with Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2025
11 Day Tour from Denver to Denver
Tour Description:
If the closest thing to time travel is train travel, then you’ll love riding the rails into the unspoiled scenic past of Colorado. This off-the-beaten path tour of the U.S. West is just the ticket to chug through the untamed beauty of the Royal Gorge aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railway; through the magnificent mesas and canyons of San Juan National Forest aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad; and through the rugged splendor of the Rockies aboard the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad. You’ll also pick up steam with visits to Colorado Spring’s Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde’s ancient cliff dwellings, Chimayo’s famous pilgrimage site, and Glenwood Spring’s historic Hotel Colorado, a favorite of President Theodore Roosevelt’s. Train buffs will also enjoy time in Durango’s D&SNG Railway Museum. All aboard! For one week in October, chasing rainbows is easy as hundreds of hot-air balloons take flight and turn the already stunning atmosphere of New Mexico into a kaleidoscope of dizzying color. Add the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to your U.S. West vacation to witness the incredible Mass Ascension, fiery Balloon Glow, evening fireworks, and other colorful rituals of the world’s largest balloon event.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Wednesday 01 Oct 25 — Saturday 11 Oct 25 | Starting at $5,009 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 08 Oct 25 — Saturday 18 Oct 25 | Starting at $5,009 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingEnjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departure: October 1 & 8 departures (Mother Nature permitting).The Globus Family of Brands insurance does not allow us to arrange hot air balloon rides for our guests. There is an opportunity while on tour for guests to make their own arrangements at the balloon field. Guests will need to make their own way to/from the grounds via ride-share or taxi as riders are generally required to be there prior to the Opening Ceremonies. You can recommend that they use the information provided by the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s website to make arrangements prior to their tour: http://www.balloonfiesta.com/guest-guide/balloon-rides. Hot air balloon rides should be scheduled on Day 2 of the tour and any missed sightseeing will not be refunded. Tour Operations must be advised in advance by August 1st at the latest as alternate entry passes may be required.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY Accommodations
Accommodations| Denver | Colorado Springs | Albuquerque | Santa Fe | Durango | Glenwood Springs |
First-Class
1450 Glenarm Place Denver CO United States
Visit this Denver boutique hotel for an urban retreat. Find out more about their excellent downtown location that provides easy access to Denver adventures. You'll be close to the Colorado Convention Center, as well as well-known sights like the vibrant LoDo area and renowned sports venues like Coors Field and Ball Arena.
