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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

Overview
Float over the Rio Grande Valley during a sunrise hot-air balloon flight from Albuquerque, home of the largest hot-air balloon festival in the world. As the sun comes up over the Sandia Mountains, admire the dramatic reds and oranges that fill the sky, and learn about the features of the New Mexico landscape from your expert pilot. Back on the ground, celebrate a memorable flight with sparkling wine and a commemorative flight certificate.
City: Albuquerque
Wed 20 Nov
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Starting at $169.00
Wed 20 Nov
Starting at $169.00
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What's Included
Professional guide
Light continental breakfast
Scenic hot air balloon flight
Champagne toast
Additional Info
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Not recommended for participants with knee problems
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • Flights can only be operated with safe winds, clear sky and no rain. In case of unsuitable weather conditions, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full.
  • A maximum of 12 people per balloon
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
What To Expect
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Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon
Rise early to begin your hot-air balloon experience. Stop into the office for check-in, then ride to the balloon launch site (which varies day-to-day depending on weather). Your pilot begins the process of inflating the balloon when you arrive. You can even help out the crew during the inflation process for a more hands-on experience. As you float high above the ground, enjoy incredible birds-eye views of the Rio Grande Valley. Your pilot determines the route for the day depending on the windā€™s direction. You may fly over the city of Albuquerque and even dip low enough to wave at people or skim the Rio Grande River. Throughout your flight, your pilot shares informative commentary about the landscape beneath you. After approximately one hour in the air, your pilot lands the balloon and the ground crew comes to meet you. Celebrate your flight with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a commemorative flight certificate before returning to the original starting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (754)
jessicaastroud
May 2018
The balloon ride was perfect. Dean was awesome. Super informative and funny. I always love the toast at the end!
Response from Host
May 2018
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are very happy you were able to spend a morning floating above Albuquerque with us and hope to see you again soon!
shannonskennedy
May 2018
What an amazing Mother's Day present! Our pilot, Alfred, was super friendly, informative and a great pilot. We had a smooth and exciting ride...couldn't have picked a better weather day. Joe and his partner on the chase crew were awesome as well. Loved the champagne and the Irish toast upon landing. You can't go wrong with this crew - check them out!
Response from Host
May 2018
Happy Mother's Day! We are so glad we were able to spend this special day with you and are thrilled mother nature worked with us! Happy Adventuring - we hope to see you again soon.
Wendy C
May 2018
This was my first time riding in a hot air balloon. I was able to watch it being inflated..Very cool! This was on my bucket list! Dean was our pilot! He explained everything that was going happen! Great sense of humor too! Would float with him again! Being from New Hampshire, I can say it was Wicked Awesome!
Response from Host
May 2018
We love when our passengers share their experiences with us and are excited to hear you enjoyed your adventure! We will be sure to pass along the kind words to Dean, as he will surely appreciate it. We hope you keep us in mind if you're ever in the area again, and until then - Happy Adventuring!

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