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. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.

City: Albuquerque

Wed 23 Jul

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Starting at $189.00

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Wed 23 Jul

Starting at $189.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Light snacks after the flight

Scenic hot air balloon flight

Champagne toast

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
Unable to fly anyone who is pregnant
This is a shared basket flight, there will be anywhere from 10-16 total passengers in each basket

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 (1000)

Z9612GKstephens

Sep 2020

This is a must do experience, and was the highlight of our time in Albuquerque. Our pilots name was Dean, and he was extremely awesome. He was great at providing information on historic things in Albuquerque, and pointing out areas with markings, specific history, etc. He was also great at keeping us entertained, and made sure that we'd gotten more than our moneys worth

Response from Host

Sep 2020

We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your flight with Dean. He is an amazing pilot and loves to provide our passengers with the most memorable experiences possible. We hope to fly with you again soon!

brian_hl446

Sep 2020

Had an amazing time. Our pilot Dean was an outstanding pilot and made our experience a blast.... Highly recommend Dean, his sense of humor and knowledge of Albuquerque made the experience memorable! Thank you Dean!! See you next time!

Response from Host

Sep 2020

We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your flight with Dean! He is great at what he does and takes pride in providing our guests with the most memorable experiences possible. We are also very happy to hear that we were able to make your wife's birthday extra special! We look forward to flying with you again.

Stephen_S

Sep 2020