Day 1 – Tuesday, October 6 – Wichita, KS (D)

Begin your adventure traveling to Wichita to visit The Exploration Place, a dynamic science center filled with hands-on exhibits and interactive fun. Check into your hotel before gathering for a welcome dinner.

Day 2 – Wednesday, October 7 – Oklahoma City, OK (B)

Visit Botanica Wichita, where lush gardens and radiant displays create a peaceful retreat. Continue to Oklahoma City for a visit to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and end the day with a scenic Bricktown Water Taxi Tour.

Day 3 – Thursday, October 8 – Amarillo, TX (B, D)

Reflect at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, then stop at the Route 66 Transportation Museum in Elk City. Arrive in Amarillo for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4 – Friday, October 9 – Albuquerque, NM (B, D)

Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to learn about New Mexico’s Pueblo tribes, followed by dinner and exploration in Old Town Albuquerque.

Day 5 – Saturday, October 10 – Albuquerque, NM (B, D)

Experience the spectacular Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the famous Mass Ascension, where hundreds of balloons fill the sky. Later, tour the Turquoise Museum and enjoy dinner with your group.

Day 6 – Sunday, October 11 – Albuquerque, NM (B, L)

Tour the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, then visit Belen’s Harvey House Museum before soaring high on the Sandia Peak Tramway. Enjoy free time for dinner in Albuquerque’s lively Nob Hill District.

Day 7 – Monday, October 12 – Colorado Springs, CO (B, D)

Explore Santa Fe Plaza and visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. After lunch, travel through stunning scenery to Colorado Springs for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 8 – Tuesday, October 13 – Denver, CO (B, D)

Discover Garden of the Gods and tour the National Museum of World War II Aviation. After lunch, visit the U.S. Air Force Academy (subject to availability), then enjoy a farewell dinner in Denver.

Day 9 – Wednesday, October 14 – Home (B)

Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey home, filled with lasting memories of the Southwest.