Get ready for an unbelievable experience! The balloons are amazing!
Oct. 9-16, 2023 Prestige Tour
DEPARTURE CITIES
Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, York, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, & Sioux City
ALLIEDS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
2 Mass Ascensions at the Balloon Fiesta
Evening Balloon Glowdeo
Local Expert Guides in Santa Fe & Albuquerque
Unser Racing Museum
Cumbres & Toltec Steam Train Excursion
International Balloon Museum
14 Meals: 7 Breakfasts (B);
2 Lunches (L); 5 Dinners (D/LD)
Tour Director: Diane Roecker
FEATURED HOTELS
Denver, CO Drury Inn & Suites
Alamosa, CO Hampton Inn & Suites
Santa Fe, NM Fairfield Inn & Suites
Albuquerque, NM (3) Hilton Garden Inn
Denver, CO Doubletree by Hilton
PRICING PER PERSON
$2,469 Double
$3,239 Single
$2,219 Triple
PAY-BY-CHECK SAVINGS: $80 per person
Early Booking Savings for Passengers 1-10 = $75
Early Booking Savings for Passengers 11-20 = $45
Day 1
TRAVEL DAY
Come aboard for your “Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta” tour and get ready for an unbelievable experience when you witness over 900 balloons ascend into the clear, blue, New Mexico sky. Overnight Englewood, CO
Day 2
New U.S. Olympic Museum
Today you will begin with a tour to the Garden of the God's Vistior & Nature center. Next, you'll get the chance to tour the brand new, 90 million dollar U.S. Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs. The world-class attraction seeks to showcase the entire journey of the games from birth in ancient Olympia to current Team USA hopefuls living and training in Colorado Springs every day. It will be incredible! Continue to Alamosa to get ready for your Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad tour.
Overnight Alamosa, CO
Day 3
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Today you're in for a real treat when you ride the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad for an unforgettable journey into the San Juan Mountains of New Mexico. Travel over trestles and through deep gorges. It's a train trip you'll never forget.
Overnight Santa Fe, NM
Day 4
Tour Santa Fe/ Loretto Chapel/Tinkertown Museum
This morning, tour Santa Fe with a local guide to learn about the rich culture of this 400-year old city. See the Loretto Chapel and a stairway that defies description. Later in the afternoon, you will have a stop at the Tinkertown Museum. Overnight (3) in Albuquerque, NM
Overnight (3) Albuquerque, NM.
Day 5
Special Shape Rodeo/Albuquerque Tour/Special Shape Glowdeo
Today’s the day-the Special Shape Rodeo at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.. A local guide will take us on a tour of Albuquerque to point out it's rich history, including Route 66, Old Town, the Kimo Theater & more. . Later, you will rest in the afternoon and come back for the Special Shape Glowdeo with dinner. See the magic of the New Mexico night sky light up!
Day 6
Mass Ascension/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center/International Balloon Museum
This morning, witness the Mass Ascension, where hundreds of specialty balloons fill the sky. Later, a stop at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will provide you with an inside look at New Mexico’s 19 American Indian Pueblos. You will enjoy our visit to the International Balloon Museum before ending the evening with dinner.
Day 7
Travel Day
Leave Albuquerque with fond memories of your International Balloon Fiesta experience. Make your way back to Denver where, this evening, you'll enjoy one last meal with your fellow travel mates.
Overnight Denver, CO
Day 8
Travel Home
Make your way home recalling all the memories with your fellow travel mates.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, LD=Light Dinner, D=Dinner
Activity Level 3:
Requires moderate physical activity. There may be long days; travelers should have the ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time on uneven ground. There will be a very early morning on the day of the Balloon Ascension.
OCTOBER 9-16, 2022
DEPARTURE CITIES
Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, York, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, Sioux City
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
Motorcoach transportation, airfare, cruises, and rail transportation as stated in the itinerary, hotel accommodations, all admissions and meals per itinerary, all taxes for included items, gratuities for step-on guides and wait staff (for included meals), luggage handling at hotels when available, and services of a professional tour director (see cruises and International tours for tour director minimums).
Not included on the motorcoach, cruises, rail, fly-in, and International tours are meals not listed in the itinerary, optional tours, travel insurance, room incidentals, alcoholic beverages, luggage fees assessed by airlines, items of personal nature, gratuities for tour director, driver, rail or cruise staff, required documentation for air tours, tours entering Canada/International travel, government fees, passport & VISA fees, airport departure taxes, any vaccination fees/requirements, and other miscellaneous fees.
HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION
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1. Choose a tour from the catalog or online at www.AlliedTT.com.
2. Call Allied Tour to check availability and give passenger details. Call 402-371-3840 or Toll Free 1-800-672-1009, or book online at AlliedTT.com.
3. Send your deposit. The deposit is required within seven days of making your reservation. Please see additional information for deposit amounts. You will receive a confirmation of your deposit once your payment is received.
DEPOSITS
Motorcoach Tours $100 per person
Deposits are subject to change.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
All cancellation fees are based on per person. Policies below show Days Prior to Departure and Amount of Cancel Fee.
Motorcoach Tours (United States/Canada)
46 Days or More...............No Fee
45-31 Days....................... 40% of the Total Cost
30-16 Days........................70% of the Total Cost
15 Days or Less................ No Refund
FINAL PAYMENT
Final payment is due 45-90 days prior to departure, or as stated on your deposit statement.
You may remit by personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
Protecting Your Travel
Your trip investment is worth protecting to safeguard against unexpected covered events that can prevent you from traveling. For your convenience, we have two options: the Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) or the Travelex 360 Group Insurance Plan. You can choose one or the other. They are not required for travel, but optional.
*Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) Motorcoach Tours Only
Cancellation protection is not insurance and is provided by Allied Tour & Travel, but a simple plan to protect you from losing funds if you must cancel. See brochure for details. This covers cancellation only. No coverages apply after the tour starts.
*Travelex 360 Group Insurance Plan
The 360° Group Choice protection plan is insurance. Travel Protection Policies can include benefits such as trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical and emergency evacuation/repatriation, trip delay, baggage delay and more. For more information and rates, please review the product flyer found at: https://partner.travelexinsurance.com/docs/choice.
The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. To view/download the policy, go to https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GCB-0521. Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; NAIC #22276. X41 - TRAVELEX 360 GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
The enrollment form & payment needs to be completed BEFORE or AT THE TIME of final payment. Customers are NOT allowed to enroll after the final payment has been made. For complete plan information, please contact Allied or your local travel advisor.
FINAL DOCUMENTS
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks before departure, provided full payment has been received. The documents will include a detailed itinerary, departure times and locations, hotel lists, medical forms, luggage tags, and other helpful information.
CHANGES IN TOUR PRICE
Tour prices in this publication are effective as of October 1, 2022, and are subject to fluctuation due to the U.S. dollar exchange rates and energy rates. Our best effort has been made to publish this information as accurately as possible. The right is reserved to change tour rates as deemed necessary by current currency, fuel price fluctuations, taxes, typographical errors, or other reasons, etc. Due to the volatility of airfares and flight schedules, tours utilizing air transportation are subject to change both in price and routing. Submitting your deposit is an acknowledgment of your agreement to these terms.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY
The order of events and hotels scheduled on your tour are subject to change. Every effort will be made to preserve the original quality of attractions and hotels when circumstances necessitate a substitution.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Portage for one suitcase (per person) is included in the tour price. Due to limited motorcoach capacity, your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30 x 21 x 11 and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Small carry-on bags are allowed and are your responsibility. Most airlines assess a baggage fee. This fee is not included in the tour price and is paid for at airport check-in. *Baggage handling included at hotels where available
INSPIRATION & FAITH
Due to tour schedules, we are unable to make any special provisions for worship services. Many tour directors share a Thought for the Day, verses of inspiration, or a short prayer to start the day.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Travelers needing special assistance must notify Allied Tours at the time of booking. Persons requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion who can help with these special needs as tour directors and drivers have obligations to the whole group. See your current tour book for details of customer responsibility.
TRAVELER RESPONSIBILITIES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
Allied Tours, Inc. (AT) acts only as an agent for suppliers. AT is not responsible for acts or omissions of the suppliers or their failure to provide services or adhere to their schedules & assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, & can accept no liability for losses or personal injury or property damage, or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the bus or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, terrorism, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to accept or withdraw any tour if circumstances require it. AT reserves the right to make any changes for the benefit of the tour and/or tour members, including canceling the tour if necessary. All rates are subject to change & are based on current tariffs available & current exchange rates as of October 1, 2022. AT or property owners are not liable for any loss/damage to vehicles parked at departure locations. All baggage is at the owners risk. The purchase of baggage & travel insurance covering cancellation, interruption, medical, baggage, etc., is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets/vouchers or the payment of the required deposit or any partial or full payment for reservations on these trips shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions. No refund or unused portions of the tour can be made unless agreed to prior to the departure of the tour. The usual contract in use by the airlines and other transportation companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser of the tour and/or the passenger. The services of any ARC and/or IATAN carrier may be used on this program. AT has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the suppliers or unsafe conditions or climate of locations to which you may travel. You assume full responsibility for checking & verifying any & all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s) & all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Passengers hereby release AT from all claims arising out of any problem covered in these paragraphs & agree that the courts In Madison Co., NE will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or AT. Travelers may be photographed for the promotional purposes of AT.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Columbus Hy-Vee | Columbus Hy-Vee 3010 23rd St. Please Park in SE Corner of Lot | |
Council Bluffs Pilot | Pilot Travel Center, 2647 S 24th St. Council Bluffs, IA | |
En route | Pickup points en route | |
Grand Island Bosselman | Grand Island, Bosselman, 3335 W Wood River Rd North West Parking Lot | |
Lincoln UStop Phillips 66 | Lincoln-UStop Phillips 66, 6400 N. 84th Street Parking on south side of pumps. | |
Norfolk Allied Office | Norfolk, Allied Tour Office, 720 East Norfolk Ave. | |
North Platte | North Platte, NE Walmart, 1401 S Dewey St. | |
Ogallala, NE | Ogallala Walmart, 201 Pony Express LN. | |
Omaha - Arrow Stage Lines | Omaha, Arrow Stage Lines 4220 South 52nd St. | |
Sioux City New Victorian | Sioux City, New Victorian Inn 3101 Singing Hills Blvd. I-29, Exit 143 E 2 blocks | |
York, Petro | York, Petro Travel Center I-80 & York Exit Park on North side in space with an E-for employee |