Balloon rides · ALBUQUERQUE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Every one of these 8 albuquerque hot air balloon rides tours leaves in the dark and lands in time for breakfast. What separates them is the seat price, the number of people sharing the basket and how long the burner stays lit. Number one is at the top for a reason.
Meet Rainbow Ryders before dawn for a shared hot-air balloon flight above Albuquerque. Your pilot, such as Alfred, Brad, Anthony, Kris, or Troy, guides you over the Rio Grande Valley, explains the terrain and ballooning, and finishes with sparkling wine, snacks, and a flight certificate.
“Wear warm clothing gloves and a hat, you will be high up in the sky. Experienced pilot and a great crew”
Meet Four Corners Balloon Rides at Paradise Hills Shopping Center for an early morning flight above Albuquerque. Pilot Daniel and his crew provide a small-group ride for up to 12 people, with views of the Sandia Mountains, Rio Grande, and desert scenery, followed by light snacks and bubbly.
“It’s really worth it😊 the people are so kind and they are friendly and the ride was so good better than other riders”
This 3.5-hour hot-air-balloon outing near Albuquerque follows the safest, most scenic launch site available. You may fly over Rio Rancho, the Rio Grande, Los Lunas, and Tome Hill, with a chance for a river splash and dash. Brittany, Sam, Jim, Otto, or Audey may be part of the crew.
“It was wonderful! Brittany, Jim and Otto were wonderful! I was nervous and they made me feel at ease!”
Join a private balloon flight over Albuquerque with pilots including Justin, BJ, and Justin’s experienced crew. You’ll rise near sunrise above the Rio Grande Valley, Sandia Mountains, ancient volcanoes, and lava flows, then toast the flight with snacks and a mimosa or sparkling cider.
“Great experience!!!! Would highly recommend it to anyone. Very friendly crew and pilot. Full of knowledge and willing to answer all your questions!!!”
Meet Rainbow Ryders in Albuquerque for a small-group balloon flight over the Rio Grande Valley. Help inflate the balloon, fly for about an hour with an FAA licensed pilot, assist at landing, then return by van for snacks and a celebratory toast. Sunrise or sunset departures depend on the season.
“My son and I had a wonderful morning ride with our talented pilot Chris.”
Meet Rainbow Ryders in Albuquerque for a roughly one-hour sunset flight over the Rio Grande Valley. Your pilot explains ballooning and local nature while you watch the Sandia Mountains change color. Expect a shared basket, snacks, refreshments, and a champagne toast after landing.
“Our balloon ride was a great experience. The flight crew, Anthony, Jerry & Misa, were efficient with prepping for the ride and fun companions on the way to the launch site and back from landing. We felt safe and reassured with their collective experience, and they’re all clearly passionate about ballooning.”
Share a private sunrise balloon flight with one companion over Albuquerque. From the Paradise Hills meeting point, you’ll see the Sandia Mountains, Rio Grande, wildlife, and cottonwood forest, then finish with light snacks and a complimentary champagne toast.
“I booked a hot air balloon ride to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. It was a chilly morning but luckily not too windy, so the conditions were perfect. It was our first time going up in a hot air balloon, and it was really cool to see how everything worked. The staff were all really friendly and answered any questions we had. The ride itself was absolutely beautiful and we felt completely safe the entire time. To cap it all off, we got to enjoy a champagne toast at the end of our morning. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a great experience.”
Meet early at El Verde Inn for snacks, restrooms, and private transport to a weather-selected launch site. Your FAA-certified pilot handles the safety briefing and flight over the Rio Grande Valley, followed by a return ride and champagne toast at the inn.
“The whole experience was stress free and an overall amazing experience. I would definitely go with them again.”
Pick a valley, a river or a desert.
