There may be a brief delay in room readiness as the hotel is usually full all during the event.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel from 6:00-7:00 PM

Evening: From 7:00-8:30 PM, we'll have a program orientation and introductions, plus a short video about "Balloon Fiesta: What to Expect" that will prepare you for Balloon Fiesta activities and events.

Lodging: MCM Elegante Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

At 9:00 AM bus departs for return to the hotel where you'll have some free time and a class about Albuquerque's history.

Lunch: Lunch at a selected restaurant

Afternoon: After lunch, there will be a visit to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Albuquerque's Old Town.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

Evening: Class about the history of the Balloon Fiesta in a hotel meeting room. (There are no Balloon Fiesta events schedule this evening.)

Lodging: MCM Elegante Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

You'll visit the Anderson-Abruzzo Balloon Museum from 9:30-10:30 AM prior to returning to hotel for some free time from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.

At 12:00 PM, board bus for lunch destination.

Lunch: Lunch at selected restaurant

Afternoon: After lunch, you'll visit the National Hispanic Cultural Center, followed by a driving exploration of Albuquerque. Your program closing will take place after you get back to the hotel, followed by 5:00 PM departure for Balloon Fiesta Park.

Dinner: Dinner on your own at Balloon Fiesta Park

Evening: This evening's Balloon Fiesta events include the Special Shape Glowdeo, followed by the AfterGlow Fireworks Show. You'll return to the hotel after the Fireworks Show.

Lodging: MCM Elegante Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel offers free shuttle service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Checkout time is 12:00 PM.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room..

Your breakfast this morning will be the last meal provided during this program.

Meals Included: Breakfast