Every year, hundreds of balloons fill the sky with their fun shapes and brilliant colors. Watch them fill with air, take off, and fly off dozens at a time at the 2023 Lake George Balloon Festival.  Join Best of Times Travel on this fabulous 3 Day / 2 Night Adventure to explore the festival in earnest.

Our Touring Highlights Include:

Our Lake George Area Lodging is located just minutes away from all the activity, and shopping of Lake George.

Enjoy a 2 Hour Scenic Evening Dinner cruise of beautiful & historic Lake George on board the Lac Du Sacrement.

Entry and tour of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. Norman Rockwell Museum presents the world’s largest collection of original Norman Rockwell art, including beloved paintings from The Saturday Evening Post and the Four Freedoms, and the best in the field of American illustration. Enjoy free time to have lunch on our own in historic downtown.

The Lake George Balloon Festival.  You will have 3 opportunities to see the balloons lift off for the skies.  Enjoy an early breakfast Saturday & Sunday morning if you are an early riser and want to see the morning flights.  We will also enjoy the Saturday evening balloon launch for those that decided to sleep in.  With tons of food vendors, a plethora of craft vendors, and live entertainment there is plenty to do at the Festival.  We will also build in free time to enjoy downtown Lake George as well as the numerous outlet shops of the area.   For a sample of the Balloon Festival Click Here.

• Roundtrip Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

• 2 Nights Lodging 

• 3 Meals (2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner)

• Dinner Cruise on Lake George

• Tour of Norman Rockwell Museum

• Entry to the Lake George Balloon Festival 3 Times

• Services of a Best of Times Professional Tour Manager

• Luggage Handling & Taxes

• Best of Times Travel Tour Manager Gratuities Are Included

• Optional Travelers Insurance by Chubb is offered - Click Here for Details on Chubb Travel Insurance Program

*Best of Times Travel will notify you of the closest departure point to where you live approximately 3 weeks prior to the trip departure date.   

**Please note Best of Times is not responsible for weather or other events beyond our control that may adjust the time-line or overall events of the fair as it is an outdoor event.**

Purchasing your trip on-line incurs bank service fees that are charged at the time of check-out and will also be charged on any installment payments as well.   

Here are the Specific Terms & Conditions of Sale For this program.

Rates and itineraries shown here were in effect at the time of printing and no changes are anticipated; however, Best of Times Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour or to make any rate changes, as necessary.  Prices are subject to change.  A deposit is always required to confirm a reservation. A Deposit of $100pp, plus insurance premium (if selected) is due upon registration to confirm your reservation.  Travel Insurance: We recommend your purchase of optional travel insurance.  This optional travel insurance is per person and the premium is based on the overall trip cost.  Travelers MUST purchase the plan at the time of initial deposit.  Coverage will not be in place unless your full Deposit is received.   Cancellation schedule and fees are in place regardless of cancellation reason (including, but not limited to, force majeure, health pandemics or government restrictions).  Travel Insurance Premium is also Non-Refundable regardless of cancellation reason.   Payment in full must be received by July 28th, 2023 or this may result in an automatic cancellation.   Please note:  All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Best of Times Travel.  The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date received by Best of Times Travel.  Cancellation Charges for this programs are as follows:  Cancellations from date of booking until 7/28/23 have no cancellation fee. Cancellations from 7/28/23 until 8/18/23 will be assessed a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare.  Cancellations after 8/18/23 will receive no refund, 100% of total fare.  Best of Times Travel is not responsible for any refunds over and above said amount.  Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds, in whole or in part, in the form of future travel credit.  

*Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver has the following stipulations: plan must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment, insured must be medically able to travel at time of purchasing the plan, all pre-paid, non-refundable trip costs need to be insured.  This information is a brief description of the features of this insurance program. Coverage & pricing may vary by state. The provision of this document is for informational purposes only and is not an insurance contract. Coverage is being marketed by Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. located at 202 Halls Mills Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889. Insurance benefits are underwritten by ACE Property & Casualty Insurance Company located at 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106.