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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
Albuquerque, USA
From $209.00
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 4 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Watch daylight appear above the Rio Grand Valley during a sunrise hot air balloon ride from Albuquerque, and see the first rays illuminate the rugged Sandia Mountains. Take in stunning aerial views and dip low enough to skim the Rio Grande, then rise back up above the desert landscape. Touch town after a 1-hour flight, and begin the day with sparkling wine before returning to your launch site.
- One-hour sunrise flight from Albuquerque
- Enjoy stunning views of the Rio Grande Valley and marvel at the colorful sunrise over the Sandia Mountains
- Learn about New Mexico’s natural history and hot-air ballooning from the expert pilot
- Have the option to help out the pilots during the inflation process for a more hands-on experience
- Celebrate the flight with a glass of sparkling wine and light breakfast after landing
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Scenic hot air balloon flight
- Champagne toast
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA
Please check in at our office location.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Ronald_B
This was definitely an experience of a lifetime. The weather was great, not too windy. The group that we had with us were very pleasant and friendly. The scenery was outstanding. Last but not least our guide was top-tier. He made us feel safe, at ease, and very comfortable thousands of feet up in the air. He was very smooth with the controls and made it feel like we were literally floating in the air. The landing was also very smooth. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone. Me and my partner smile at our pictures of this momemt all the time.
Reviews
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1,015 reviews
Levi_C, May 2024
It was amazing to see the teamwork and complexity required to take off and to land the balloon. Elevation varied from 10 to 2,900 feet. First time in an air balloon. Special once in a lifetime experience.
Matt_D, Apr 2024
Have wanted to do this for a long time ,
the experience was amazing!!
Alfred our pilot was great!
My wife and I shared this experience and would do it again!
Edna_V, Apr 2024
It was a wonderful experience and would do it again! It was the second balloon ride for me. The views were incredible
Heather_W, Apr 2024
Our pilot was very entertaining! His first priority was our safety which we appreciated. We had to wait a little bit for the wind to die down but that didn't take away from the balloon time.
Ronald_B, Apr 2024
This was definitely an experience of a lifetime. The weather was great, not too windy. The group that we had with us were very pleasant and friendly. The scenery was outstanding. Last but not least our guide was top-tier. He made us feel safe, at ease, and very comfortable thousands of feet up in the air. He was very smooth with the controls and made it feel like we were literally floating in the air. The landing was also very smooth. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone. Me and my partner smile at our pictures of this momemt all the time.
Cindy_H, Apr 2024
Great company! Our balloon guide was wonderful! He was knowledgeable and professional. The weather was perfect. Got to check this off our bucket list!
Gerald_L, Apr 2024
Helping with the initial cold air balloon inflation. Brad was a great pilot and added to the enjoyment of the flight.
Jerry_E, Apr 2024
Amazing experience from start to finish .staff was very accommodating. Jerry’s 82 birthday will be a remarkable event.
Veronica_D, Apr 2024
Great experience. Alfred was our pilot. He did an excellent job. I would definitely recommend this company and would fly again with Alfred.
Kimberly_M, Mar 2024
Alfred, our pilot was amazing. He explained everything he was doing: changing direction, lowering then elevating the balloon and why. He answered our questions and told stories from his experiences. Highly recommend!
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