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Colourful Trails of the Southwest (Balloon Fiesta, End Albuquerque)

11 days
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From Phoenix to Albuquerque
4.5
2,200 traveler reviews
  • Hot air balloons above a field of yellow flowers.
  • Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, USA, built into red rock.
  • A woman with a child sitting on a rock at Grand Canyon.
  • Two people running on a dirt path in Monument Valley.
  • Towering red rock formations in Canyonlands National Park.
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  • St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe, USA, with visitors.
  • Canyonlands National Park with winding road and red rock formations.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Phoenix
    Phoenix
  • Sedona
    Sedona
  • Grand Canyon National Park
    Grand Canyon National Park
  • Monument Valley
    Monument Valley
  • Moab
    Moab
  • Arches National Park
    Arches National Park
  • Canyonlands National Park
    Canyonlands National Park
  • Santa Fe
    Santa Fe
  • Albuquerque
    Albuquerque
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Highlights

  • Explore the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Taos Pueblo, Nambe Pueblo Village, the Navajo Nation in Page
  • Visit Scottsdale, Mesa Verde National Park, Cameron Trading Post, Horseshoe Bend Lookout, Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Durango, Taos and Santa Fe
  • Scenic Drive through Sedona's Red Rock Country, Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park's Desert View Drive, Trail of the Ancients National Scenic Byway and the High Road Scenic Byway from Taos to Santa Fe
  • View Cliff Palace dwelling at Mesa Verde National Park, Desert Viewpoint

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Phoenix and Scottsdale
  2. Day 2 See the Red Rocks of Sedona Connect with Locals
  3. Day 3 Take In The Sights Of The Grand Canyon Make Travel Matter
  4. Day 4 Take a Scenic Drive to Moab Make Travel Matter
  5. Day 5 Admire the Landscape of Arches National Park
  6. Day 6 Discover the History of Mesa Verde Stays With Stories
  7. Day 7 Dive into Durango Make Travel Matter
  8. Day 8 Unlock the Legacy of the Taos Pueblo
  9. Day 9 Explore the Unique Culture of Santa Fe Make Travel Matter
  10. Day 10 Revel at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
  11. Day 11 Depart Albuquerque
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

    Hotel
    day 1

  • National Park Lodges Grand Canyon

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Hyatt Place Moab

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Strater Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Strater

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Piñon Court By La Fonda

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown

    Hotel
    day 10

Operated by

Trafalgar

4.5
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This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

443

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

88%

Trafalgar has been hand crafting unique guided holidays for nearly 70 years....

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Customer Reviews

  • Kevin
    · October 1st, 2025
    was a good trip thank you
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  • Tony
    · August 5th, 2025
    Jane was both informative and a great person. Michael was a great driver.
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  • David
    · May 29th, 2025
    Robert was excellent. Well prepared, great organizer, very knowledgeable! The Outrigger hotels need to be replaced. Not up to par with the others.
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    • For any tour departing before January 31st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 31st, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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