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)

Mark W

Oct 2017

Bucket List Item achieved thanks to Rainbow Ryders and Dean Donley (Pilot). We were met with helpful and energetic employees at zero dark thirty for our sunrise balloon ride. We had a great ride and would definitely sign up for another! Highly recommend Rainbow Ryders to any one visiting Albuquerque NM for a once in a lifetime experience. Very organized, all necessary information was provided and we had to call for last minute details and was given very good communications. Dean Donley was a very professional and safe pilot, he and his team made the day a fantastic success.

Response from Host

Oct 2017

Thank you so much for your review! We’re more than glad to be a part of making your ‘bucket list’ experience one you’ll never forget. Dean is quite the guide and we're glad you enjoyed him alongside you in this adventure. If you ever find yourself back in New Mexico, reach out to us and we would be more than happy to take you back up. Continue exploring new heights!

jibber2014

Oct 2017

What if you could actually ride in a balloon during a mass ascension at the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. You can! What an adventure! Rising off the field with other balloons and gliding away over the city and the Rio Grande river was exhilarating. Our pilot, Phil Brandt with years of experience. I felt very safe through the whole trip.

Response from Host

Oct 2017

You’re right, you actually can! Thank you for joining us in a Balloon Fiesta adventure over the city and Rio Grande river. Phil will be happy to hear you felt safe with him as your guide, so we’ll be sure to tell him your review. We appreciate you sharing about your ‘bucket list’ experience, and we hope it was one you’ll never forget!

Usual

Sep 2017

I highly recommend this Hot Air Balloon ride. Incredibly professional organization and experts in the field. The views were amazing. So worth getting up early for.

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