Top Albuquerque Outdoor Activities

Take a haunted tour of Old Town Albuquerque and learn about the many ghosts who have made the square home. Legends, folklore, ghost stories, and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 313 years of haunted history. Historic buildings and dark alleys conceal long-forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings, hidden cemeteries, and more.

Choosing our launch sights daily makes it a lot more likely your flight is successful. Ballooning is dependent upon the weather and having such a large radius we fly in gives us a much higher likelihood of having a slow soft landing. We offer private flights as well as group flights. We can accommodate almost any requests and we would be happy to do so.

Albuquerque is world renowned for its hot air balloon festival. Most visitors only watch balloons from the ground but this tour offers the chance to soar into the air yourself. In a small group of no more than five people, watch the sun rise as you fly over the Sandia Mountains and toast the experience with a glass of bubbly.

Albuquerque is famed for its hot air balloon festival, so there's no better place to take to the skies. Rather than crowding into a basket with strangers, enjoy a personalized experience with this private hot air balloon flight. You'll enjoy sunrise views as you float through the air and celebrate your experience with an included toast upon landing,

See parts of Albuquerque that tour buses cannot reach, and cover more ground than is possible on foot. This bicycle tour introduces you to the nature and culture of Albuquerque. You'll explore some of the city’s best scenery, living cultures and unique eco-systems, and have a chance to dip your toes into the city's celebrated lifeline, the Rio Grande.

Unleash your inner explorer, gather your team, and prepare for an exhilarating adventure at the Turquoise Museum. "Escape the Turquoise Museum" is set to become a must-visit attraction for locals and tourists alike, promising an experience that transcends traditional museum visits. Designed to challenge the mind and ignite curiosity, "Escape the Turquoise Museum" will test participants' problem-solving skills, teamwork, and ability to think outside the box. As visitors explore the museum's stunning artifacts, they will uncover clues that lead them closer to their ultimate goal: escaping the museum's confines and avoiding being trapped within its walls forever.

Watch sunset ignite the Rio Grande Valley on a hot air balloon ride from Albuquerque, and see the evening light transform the Sandia Mountains and desert landscape. Enjoy commentary from your pilot throughout the flight, and spot the region’s landmarks as you soar above the rugged terrain; dip low to skim the Rio Grande and capture unforgettable, aerial images of New Mexico’s largest city. Touch back down after a 1-hour flight, then linger over sparkling wine and snacks before returning to your launch site.

Chanel your inner detective for a scavenger hunt adventure through Old Town Albuquerque! Using any smartphone as a virtual guide, solve riddles and challenges to find a trail of clues scattered throughout the city. Work at your own pace, and track your progress against the scores of other teams for some friendly competition. Great for families, small groups and fans of ‘The Amazing Race.’ 

It isn't uncommon for people to fly just one time in a hot air balloon. Why not make it an exclusive experience for a memorable, peaceful and intimate flight? This makes a perfect gift for all sorts of celebrations and milestones such as anniversaries, birthdays and engagements. Expect a beautiful float along the Rio Grande river with views of wildlife and the Bosque (cottonwood forest) as well as a majestic sunrise over the Sandia Mountains.

Take your city exploration of Albuquerque to the next level with this app-led scavenger hunt from Wacky Walks. Discover the best of the city while completing challenges and finding objects around the city. You receive points for every task that you complete and you can compare your score to other teams across the country.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

If you’re short on time, but still want to explore Albuquerque, this Albuquerque Scavenger Hunt Experience by Operation City Quest is a perfect solution. Go around the city at your own pace with the app-based game as you find items, complete challenges, and solve clues with your own private team of players. Plus, it’s a fun way to get out and about without spending a ton of money.

Shake up your vacation itinerary and see Albuquerque in a whole new light. This interactive scavenger hunt game will have your group exploring the city while dodging zombies and searching for items necessary to survive the zombie apocalypse. It's a fun way to see the sights of Albuquerque.

Swap the typical sightseeing tours for a more creative and interactive experience of Albuquerque. Download this scavenger hunt game onto your phone and let it guide you to top landmarks and hidden gems while answering trivia questions and solving challenges. It's a great way to keep the whole group engaged.

Breathtaking Snowscape: Traverse the snow-covered trails of Sandia Peak, immersing yourself in a winter wonderland. The pristine white landscape, framed by towering pines, provides a magical setting for an unforgettable snowshoeing experience. Guided Alpine Adventure: Our knowledgeable guides lead you through the snowy terrain, sharing insights into the unique flora and fauna adapting to the winter season. Learn about the fascinating adaptations of local wildlife in this snow-covered environment. Panoramic Views: Reach the summit for awe-inspiring panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The snow-draped landscape below creates a picture-perfect scene, making every step of the snowshoe tour a visual treat. Hot Cocoa Pit Stop: Indulge in a cozy break during the tour with a pit stop for hot cocoa and snacks. Sip on this warm treat while surrounded by the serene snow-covered forest, adding a touch of comfort to your outdoor adventure.

You'll use an app to explore Albuquerque in this fun scavenger hunt! In 3Quest Challenge, the app will give you a list of things (given in riddle form) to find around the city. Solve the riddle and take photos of the items to collect points. You'll also do fun challenges for points as well. The items and challenges will be separated into 3 quests. Complete quest 1, quest 2, and lastly quest 3 in order to finish 3Quest Challenge. Set a time limit for yourself of 2 hours if you'd like to make the game a bit more challenging! You'll have a remote host during your game that will chat with you if you need help along the way! Can you complete all 3 Quests in Albuquerque?

The Duke City Pedaler is a 14-passenger party bike that cruises the streets of ABQ making stops at local pubs, breweries, bars, and restaurants. It’s an eco-friendly, pedal-powered party on wheels! Take a cruise through Al-BREW-querque to enjoy some of the best local suds in the Southwest! No need to care about calories when you’re on the party bike—earn that pint! This 2.5-hour beverage tour of Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque features three stops at Sawmill area and Old Town Plaza watering holes (including Sawmill Market, Ponderosa Brewing Co., The Taproom at Old Town, Ezra's Taste of Home, Downshift Brewing, Noisy Water Winery, and Sheehan Winery Tasting Room).

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

With Crazy Dash, you'll use an app to explore Albuquerque in this exciting scavenger hunt! Use an app to find things around the city in any order you want, take photos, and collect points. At the end, take a look at the rankings to see your score compared to others across the country. All scavenger hunts have a live remote host that will help via chat. Crazy Dash is our most easy-going scavenger hunt. Come join us in Albuquerque today!

Step into a thrilling scavenger hunt that sweeps you across the dynamic landscapes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This city, where the Rio Grande's whispering waters meet the rugged Sandia Mountains, is a fusion of ancient traditions and modern vibrancy. Traverse the historic Old Town, where centuries-old adobe buildings stand in silent testament to times gone by. Feel the pulse of the city as you stroll past eclectic boutiques and buzzing cafes. Uncover stories of Native American legacies, Spanish explorers, and the iconic Route 66. Albuquerque is more than a city—it's an experience.

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!