SALT LAKE CITY TO ALBUQUERQUE

Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

A week-long tour beginning in Salt Lake City, Utah that weaves through the remote red-rock canyon-country of Southern Utah, Arizona, the Navajo Nation, and New Mexico, ending at the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

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

Salt Lake City to Alburquerque

September 27th - October 5th

*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.

  • 7 days (5 full days) - $4600

    8 days (6 full days) - $5500

    9 days (7 full days) - $6400

  • 7 days (5 full days) - $5700

    8 days (6 full days) - $6750

    9 days (7 full days) - $7900

  • 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)