Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise in Albuquerque booking from $169.00

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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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

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 wind’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)

Beachy101_12

Mar 2018

We flew with Alfred and had a great experience! Beautiful scenery in Albuquerque and he told us lots of great stories about the area. We didn’t get to fly over the river like I hoped, but you can’t control the wind. I was a little nervous about to be landing, but he did a very good job and there were several crew members on the ground to help. Drinks and snacks were a nice ending.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Our pilots have many years of experience and love flying hot air balloons! Alfred will appreciate the kind words and himself and his crew had a blast flying with you. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your adventure in sky and we hope to see you again soon!

Angela R

Mar 2018

My son and I truly enjoyed our balloon ride during our Spring Break vacation. Dean and his awesome crew put my little boy's initial fears at ease. I hope to return in October for the Balloon Festival.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Happy Spring Break! We are glad your son was able to conquer his fears and take an adventure with us! We hope to see you in October!

kmvp25

Mar 2018

I'll start off by saying I am terrified of heights; I felt like this would be a good opportunity to challenge myself, and everyone I had talked to/all of the reviews I read said it was a really incredible experience. I am so glad I chose to do this experience, and so glad I chose to fly with Rainbow Ryders. Our pilot and crew were knowledgeable, funny, and there was no point in the whole experience where I felt unsafe. Some mild nerves as we ascended, but nothing after that. The view was incredible, and Dean (our pilot) did a great job of offering lots of interesting knowledge on hot air ballooning and the area. Highlights/What I appreciated: - as a solo traveler without a car there, I really appreciated the hotel pickup service they offered; it helped remove one more worry from my mind that morning. I also appreciated that they took me straight back to the hotel vs to the office, then the hotel, since it would save travel time for me - our pilot, Dean did a great job of explaining everything in a way that was simple, but thorough enough to help you feel comfortable Things that might be good for you to know: - dress in layers; you're out there at 6:45 a.m., and it can be pretty chilly. There can be a little bit of a breeze in the basket once you're in the air - make sure your camera or phone is secured; there were a couple of stories of people losing their phones over the edge of the basket - don't schedule anything immediately after the ride; give yourself plenty of time. Hot air balloon rides are dependent on the weather conditions, so you may or may not be up in the air for exactly an hour. After you descend, there will also be a light breakfast and a champagne (or juice) toast, then they'll drop you back off at the corporate office. - when you register for the ride, you'll put down a deposit. After the light breakfast, they'll run the rest of the charge. They have a credit card reader, and you can add a tip when they run it. Overall, it was an incredible time, and hands-down my favorite experience in Albuquerque. Definitely worth every penny.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

We are thrilled to hear you were able to conquer your fear and take a hot air balloon ride with us! We do all that we can to create a smooth experience from start to finish, especially for those traveling. We greatly appreciate the feedback and the tips are wonderful, we couldn't have said it better! We had a blast flying with you and we hope to see you up in the air with us again soon. Happy Adventuring and we hope you continue to check off your bucket list!

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