The Uptown Adventure is a flexible and easygoing pre-Philmont experience based in the heart of Albuquerque’s vibrant Uptown district. With two nights at a well-equipped hotel, Scouts can enjoy the pool, arcade, and basketball court—or explore nearby entertainment like Dave & Buster’s, movie theaters, escape rooms, and 100+ restaurants and shops. This tour is designed for groups that want plenty of independence, convenience, and chill time before the trail begins.
Arrive by 5 PM to begin your stay in Albuquerque! Welcome to New Mexico!
Pick up at the Albuquerque International Airport and transport to the hotel. Get your custom Blue Sky Adventures water bottle!
Check in at the hotel where there’s lots to do (pool, gift shop, computer center, fitness center, ping pong, and basketball).
Spend the afternoon poolside or play board games, ping-pong or basketball with your crew and other Scouts from all over the country--this is some Scout trip!
Enjoy dinner at any of the popular restaurants in Uptown! Each Scout will receive $15 for dinner.
Enjoy some free time! Walk to the movie theatre, Dave & Busters, or pick up any last minute items you need for the trail. This is a terrific location!
Rise and Shine! Your tour with Blue Sky Adventures starts early!
Hot, all you can eat breakfast buffet at hotel-waffles, eggs, sausage, bacon, Danish, juice, cereal, fresh fruit and more!
Early morning rendezvous with your Blue Sky Adventures tour guide at the hotel. Your tour guide will be with you all day to make sure everything is fun and happens as it is supposed to and will bring New Mexico “alive” with stories of local legends, history and culture. Your tour guide is the difference maker on a Blue Sky tour compared to anything you can do yourself!
Enjoy your day! Uptown Albuquerque is filled with exciting entertainment options. Dave & Buster’s, movie theatres, escape rooms, arcades, and over 100 shops and restaurants. All within easy walking distance of the hotel!
Lunch on your own!
Adventurous groups can consider using a ride share service (Uber/Lyft) to head to Old Town Albuquerque, the Sandia Tram, or any of the other cool sightseeing spots in Albuquerque.
Return to the hotel in Albuquerque where there’s lots to do (pool, gift shop, computer center, fitness center, ping pong, and basketball).
Enjoy dinner at any of the popular restaurants in Uptown! Each Scout will receive $15 for dinner.
Spend the evening poolside or play board games, ping-pong or basketball with your crew and other Scouts from all over the country--this is some Scout trip!
Hot, all you can eat full breakfast buffet - eggs, sausage, fresh fruit and more!
Review your homebound departure day pick up procedures and get your Blue Sky Adventures “give-a-ways and advisor tips” to make your trek even better.
All aboard the Blue Sky Express! You will be at Philmont by 10:00 AM.
Depart Philmont on the 7:30 AM Blue Sky Express. Exact departure time may change based on our transportation schedule. We will confirm exact time once your flight is finalized.
Arrive Albuquerque International by 11:30 AM. Departure flight must leave after 1 PM.
