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

Tue 19 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)

Verlisia

Dec 2017

The ride was amazing. You were floating in the air with the wind and it was completely serene. I can imagine no better way to see Albuquerque. Staff at Rainbow Ryders were friendly and professional. The crew made sure everyone felt safe. Now, if only I could travel by balloon every day.

Response from Host

Jan 2018

We agree, we sometimes can't believe how peaceful it is up there and the views are always amazing in the gorgeous city of Albuquerque. We are happy to have been able to share it with you, and we hope to fly with you again soon!

MichaelMurphy M

Dec 2017

Amazing! One of the best parts of my trip! They were very safe the entire time and let us help set up and/or take photos. Was breathtaking and I enjoyed every minute of it! Highly recommend- they have 1000s of hours of experience and I felt very comfortable with them.

USCircusMom

Dec 2017

I was a little apprehensive about the whole thing since I don’t like rollercoasters or ferris wheels. But in the end, it was an amazing experience. The balloon ride is incredibly smooth. Not jerky at all. The pilot and crew were very professional, friendly and knew what they were doing. We saw so much of Albuquerque and landed in the middle of a residential street. Very impressive.

Response from Host

Dec 2017

We agree... we're glad it's not like rollercoasters or ferris wheels too! It's pretty amazing how smooth the flight is, isn't it? There really is no better way to view the city of Albuquerque than from a hot-air balloon. Thank you so much for your kind review, and we hope you continue to check off the 'Bucket List'.

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