Historic Trains of the Old West with Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Welcome to Colorado! At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. TOUR HIGHLIGHT Denver earns its Mile-High City nickname with an elevation of 5,280 feet. As the gateway to the Rockies, it's a perfect place to unwind while taking in sunset views of Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) and enjoying a local IPA or coffee. Ask your Tour Director for recommendations on the best spots to eat and explore in LoDo (lower downtown) and beyond.

Spend Your Day Your Way in Colorado Springs Depart on a scenic drive south to Colorado Springs. Discover the unique heritage of the Pikes Peak region and Colorado Springs on an orientation tour and enjoy free time for lunch in the historic downtown. This afternoon, explore more of Colorado Springs with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. (B,D) GOING FOR GOLD Experience an immersive look into the training of the greatest athletes in America and rich Olympic history with a visit to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Discover interactive exhibits, innovative displays and an impressive artifact collection on Team USA. AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN Take a ride on the Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway for a memorable experience on the oldest cog railway in the world. Travel from Manitou Springs to the summit that inspired the song, America the Beautiful, for panoramic views of rich forests, canyons, and snow-capped mountains. Enjoy dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

The Land of Enchantment Explore Garden of the Gods Park, a National Natural Landmark, featuring 300-foot towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snowcapped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. Depart Colorado Springs and travel south into New Mexico, the “Land of Enchantment,” to visit Albuquerque – home of the annual Balloon Fiesta. Enjoy free time this evening before an early morning adventure tomorrow! (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT What began as a gathering of enthusiasts with just 13 hot-air balloons more than 50 years ago has grown into the largest ballooning event in the world – the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This tradition has grown to an annual event drawing people from around the world to witness hundreds of brightly hued hot-air balloons ascend at once over the landscape of New Mexico. Truly enchanting!

Up, Up & Away! Get ready for the world-famous Balloon Fiesta! Experience this morning’s pre-dawn Opening Ceremonies and the unforgettable Mass Balloon Ascension. See Old Town Albuquerque and enjoy free time before marveling at the popular Balloon Glow and Fireworks show this evening. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Attend the uplifting opening ceremonies and mass balloon ascension where more than five hundred hot-air balloons lift off and turn the sky into a virtual rainbow of designs. Leading the ascension is a balloon adorned with the American flag, rising off the ground to the national anthem.