Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Excursion 2017 | October 6-10, 2017

Join the Bedford Camera team and other fellow photo enthusiasts for a travel excursion to America’s Southwest and the world famous 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, October 6-10, 2017. We will travel together from NW Arkansas and Oklahoma to New Mexico for a 3 day, 4 night trip with professional photo guidance. Combining the Balloon Fiesta and along with some side-photo-adventures, this is an amazingly visual event and a photographers dream.


Trip Highlights

• First class motor coach travel from NW Arkansas and Oklahoma to New Mexico, allowing for easy access, pickup and drop off, without the worries of traffic and parking throughout the trip
• 4 night stay in the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque
• VIP access to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta including:

• pre-dawn balloon launches and evening glow events
• special food and drink tent
• private seating
• access to the International Balloon museum

• Professional Photography Instruction and Guidance with multiple instructors
• Sunset shoot traveling up the Sandia Peak Tramway (the longest U.S. aerial tram) roughly 11,000 square miles of stunning New Mexico country side
• Explore the historic city of Santa Fe along the Turquoise Trail with opportunities for viewing historic architecture, browsing the fares of local artisans, and delicious dining opportunities
• A Southwestern cuisine dinner hosted by Sony
• Photo sharing event and contest with numerous prizes and awards
• There are some meals provided as noted above; however the remaining meals are each participants responsibility.
• Significant others are welcome on the trip! The cost will be the same considering the travel, hotel, and entrance fees are a large part of overall expense
• Hotel rooms are two to a room. If you are coming alone, we will assign rooms based on gender. Private rooms are available at an additional cost.






This trip is for ALL levels of photographers with an interest in learning new skills or refining their old ones. Registration has already began for this year’s Bedford Balloon Fiesta Excursion, so contact your local Bedford store to sign up today!

Trip cost per person: $1299 for shared room or $1699 for private hotel room.