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

Fri 25 Apr

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Starting at $189.00

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Fri 25 Apr

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)

Bryce M

Oct 2018

I don’t typically write reviews, however this was an experience too good not to share. A hot air balloon ride was my wife’s Bucket List request, so we made a trip to the greatest balloon event ever, The 2018 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. We were lucky enough to secure a ride early Friday the day prior to the big event. From takeoff to landing, pilot Luka, ground crew Larry, and Nathan made the experience so much fun and memorable. The whole experience was amazing, and I would highly suggest RainbowRyders to all that are looking to take a hot air balloon ride.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hi Bryce and thanks so much for your kind review! The Balloon Fiesta is such an amazing place to fly and I'm glad we were able to help check off a bucket list item for you and your wife! I'll certainly pass along your comments to Luka and his crew and I hope you enjoy the rest of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!

Kristin D

Oct 2018

I rode with Kyle on the first day of the balloon fiesta this year. It was a really fun flight and an amazing experience. Kyle made us all feel safe and made the trip very exciting!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hi Kristin and thanks for your kind review about your flight during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! Kyle is great and we are always glad to have him as part of our team and I'm so glad he was a big part of making your balloon flight memorable! Hope to see you flying with us again soon.

deloachdd

Oct 2018

We booked a balloon ride with Rainbow Ryders a couple months prior to our trip to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. We arrived at the checkin at 6:15, and were promptly registered for our ride. We were among 80 to 100 people there for rides on one of about 20 balloons. There were 10 of us in our balloon with Dean (our Pilot). The winds at the Fiesta launch field were coming from the wrong direction, so we were taken in a van to an alternate launch site. We were set up and flying about an hour later. The flight was wonderful. Dean was informative, professional and funny. Our flight lasted about an hour and cost $195 each. We would definitely consider taking another flight with Dean and Rainbow Ryders.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thanks for your comments and kind review! I'm so glad you were able to fly with with us during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and I'm sorry we were unable to fly from the field. Unfortunately we are very weather dependent and thank you for being understanding of that. Dean is amazing though and we love having him as part of our team here and I'll certainly pass along your comments to him and his team. We look forward to hopefully flying with you again in the near future!