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US
Congress Planned Activities
Accompanying
Persons Program and Accompanying
Persons Fees and Special Events A special fee is offered to accompanying persons. This includes the welcome reception and awards banquet. The accompanying persons can register for the conference on-line.
The tour begins at one of Albuquerque's most interesting landmarks, the Sandia Peak Tram. The tram is the world's longest free span cable tram, and offers magnificent views 2.7 miles above deep canyons. You will "fly" through four of the seven life-zones as you make your way to the top. Viewing these zones is equivalent to a trip from Mexico City to Alaska. Once atop Sandia Peak you will marvel at the 11,000 square miles of breathtaking scenery. Keep in mind it is typically 15 degrees colder at the Peak, than it is in the valley. Back at the base of the tram you will board your deluxe coach and continue on your tour of Albuquerque.
You will board the coach at 5:30 pm and be delivered to the Albuquerque Convention Center in time to attend the US Congress Banquet and awards dinner. PRICE
PER PERSON: $40.00 To
Register for this tour:
Hot Air Balloon Rides by Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Rides Available July 26 - August 2, 2003
Following touchdown,
you will be served champagne and a light continental breakfast, and
be presented with your flight certificate and pin. Wear comfortable
clothing and shoes, as you will experience all the aspects of ballooning;
shorts and dresses are not recommended and high-heeled shoes are prohibited.
Don't forget your camera on this beautiful journey.
Time and Location: Dates:
You may make reservations between July 26 and August 2, 2003. Register
for the Balloon Rides: Proceed to RESERVATIONS, choose a date between July 26 and August 2, 2003, and enter your EVENT CODE (SNL105) on the second page of the reservation system. (Note: without event code, prices will be higher). A Rainbow Ryder, Inc. representative will also be available to take your reservations at the US Congress during early registration on Sunday, July 27, 2003. PRICE PER PERSON: $125.00 plus tax per person |
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A
tour option for accompanying persons is available at additional cost.
This tour is organized by the Destination Southwest and the can be reserved
by filling out the conference registration form.
Your
next stop is the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. This Cultural Center
represents the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico. Enjoy a visit
through the museum, and then marvel at the beautiful Native American
arts, crafts, jewelry, paintings, and pottery in the galleries and gift
shops.
Your
last stop is where Albuquerque began in 1706, historic Old Town. A brief
walking tour will introduce you to this beautiful plaza. You will then
have a brief time to shop and explore. You can enjoy the boutiques and
galleries, or take in the wonderful Albuquerque Museum, with historical
exhibitis abou the "Four Centuries of Albuquerque".
Albuquerque
is the hot-air ballooning capital of the world. Your adventure begins
at sunrise when Rainbow Ryders, Inc. picks you up in front of the Albuquerque
Convention Center and takes you to the launch site where the action
begins. We inflate the rainbow balloon providing you the opportunity
to become involved "hands on" as crewmemebers and help with
the inflation, or sit back and observe as the gentle giant comes alive.
Your flight that takes
you over the beautiful Rio Grande valley. You will have breath-taking
views of the City, and Sandia Mountains to the east and volcanoes to
the west. The flight will last approximately 1 hour. 
