BALLOON FIESTA - NORTHBOUND
New Mexico, the Navajo Nation, Arizona, Utah, and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
A week-long tour beginning in Albuquerque, New Mexico that weaves through the unique landscapes of New Mexico, the remote red-rock canyon-country of Southern Utah and Arizona, and the Navajo Nation.
October is the most magical time of year in New Mexico. Green Chiles are being harvested and roasted across the state and the skies of Albuquerque are bestrewn with hot air balloons from around the world.
Full astronomy tours of stars, constellations, and astrophysics during the peak of Milky Way season from a former researching astrophysicist.
Complete with telescope views of the Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Available dates
Albuquerque, New Mexico to Salt Lake City, Utah
October 10th - October 18th 2025
*Salt Lake City may be substituted with Las Vegas, Nevada
Hikes through some of the most spectacular landscapes in North America.
The difficulty of hikes is dictated by your abilities. Every tour is curated specifically for you.
Southwest:
History
Wildlife
Geography
Geology
Culture
Ecology
“My tour was everything I asked for and everything else I didn't know I wanted.”
-Garry T
Mass Ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta features 500+ airborn hot air balloons
Dispersed camping in exclusive remote locations far from the distractions of society
this TOUR includes
Tickets to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Airbnb accommodations in Albuquerque the night before the Fiesta
A tour of southwest cuisine, especially New Mexico chiles (red and green)
4x4 off-road exploration to destinations most tourists cannot access.
Bathroom amenities include hot pressurized showers and a travel flush toilet
Astronomy tours from an astrophysicist whose research included inflationary cosmic microwave background cosmology
Fresh meals prepared from scratch daily.
A glimpse into Native American culture as we travel through the Navajo Nation.
Local transportation around Salt Lake City and Albuquerque including pick-up and drop-off at airports.
Pricing
Every tour is different.
Your tour is curated specifically for you. The prices below represent the standard tour package. Special accommodations, alterations, or enhancements could affect these prices, but we will discuss them in detail before your tour.
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7 days (5 full days) - $4600
8 days (6 full days) - $5500
9 days (7 full days) - $6400
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7 days (5 full days) - $5700
8 days (6 full days) - $6750
9 days (7 full days) - $7900
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For custom destinations, durations, or inordinate accommodations please contact EOA for a free quote
The first and last days of your tour include transportation to/from the airport or pickup location. We will be working our way in/out of the wilderness for a portion of those days. A seven day tour includes five full days of adventure.A down payment of $1000 is required to reserve your tour dates and final payment is due two weeks before the beginning of your tour. Cancellations will result in a prorated return of your initial down payment (the more notice you give me, the more money you’ll get back)