Albuquerque Packages

Item Description

Two of you will fly to Albuquerque from any Southwest Airlines city to enjoy the ultimate ballooning experience!  At Southwest Airlines, we like to do things a bit differently than "the other guys". We pride ourselves on making it both simple and fun to fly wherever it is that life takes you. Whether you're on the ground or in the air, we're always working hard to ensure that your travel experience is top-notch.

You’ll spend two nights at the Staybridge Suites Hotel Albuquerque North (either October 6^th and 7^th OR Oct 8^th and 9^th.  Leisure travelers enjoy our location which puts you close to major attractions including the Balloon Fiesta Park and Balloon Museum, the Santa Ana Star Center, and the Albuquerque Zoo, which are all within 10 miles of our hotel. Guests enjoy the community feeling they experience with a 24-hour Fitness Center, outdoor putting green, indoor pool and outdoor courtyard.

Your Rainbow Ryders VIP package includes a balloon ride for two on either Oct 7th or 10th during the 2013 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®! Rainbow Ryders is the ONLY hot air balloon company authorized to give balloon rides from BALLOON FIESTA® PARK for the world's largest balloon event, the ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA®. Rainbow Ryders launches directly from the excitement on the Balloon Fiesta® field!  This outstanding package also includes VIP parking and Hospitality Tent admission for 1 day at Balloon Fiesta®. 

Then discover the compelling human stories told through authentic artifacts and recreations of the Titanic's interior at the New
Mexico Natural History Museum (2 tickets). Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition features authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site of the world's most famous sunken ocean liner. Visitors can experience accurate recreations of the Ship's interior and can even experience the true nature of an iceberg. 

For dinner, enjoy Chicago-style pizza and more at Pizza 9 ($10 gift certificate) 

Item Special Note

The earlier you book your hotel and flight reservations, the better!

Hotel and balloon ride dates are firm and may not be altered.

Hotel room reservations/date must be completed no later than July 30, 2013. Additional room nights may be purchased.

Airline tickets are valid for any Southwest Airlines city pair. Travel must be completed by October 1, 2014. Seats are based upon availability for "Green NRMR Pass". Flights into and out of Albuquerque book up very early for Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®.

Balloon Package valid for only Oct 7th or 10th, 2013. Based upon availability.

Reservations are required and strongly encouraged as soon as possible. The purchase of this package does not guarantee availability.

Answers to a frequently asked questions:

The balloon rides are being held for the winner for a while after the close of the auction. Once you’ve won the package, we encourage you to book the rides in your name. If the weather prohibits flying on your booked morning, they try very hard to re-accommodate all riders on a future Balloon Fiesta® date. It just can’t be guaranteed, unfortunately. Of course, if you’re local or willing to come back another time, you can always have the balloon ride after Balloon Fiesta®.

Titanic tickets expire October 27, 2013.

Pizza 9 expires October 31, 2013.