Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

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.

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.

• 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

• 6:45am Departure
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• 6:15 am Departure
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  Duration: 3 hours: Flight itself is roughly 45 minutes to an hour. The whole experience is 3 hours.
  Post-Flight Celebration: Celebratory toast and a light continental breakfast.
• 2023-2024 Sunrise Experience
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  Premier Ride Operator: Rainbow Ryders, Inc. is the premier and largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983.
  Duration: 1 hour: Your flight will be about 45 minutes - 1 hour (depending on Mother Nature), with the entire experience lasting 3 hours.
  Celebratory Toast included
  Rio Grande Valley views
• 7am Departure
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• 6am Departure
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• 2021 Sunrise Experience
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  Premier Ride Operator: Rainbow Ryders, Inc. is the premier and largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983!
  Duration: 1 hour: Your flight will be about 45 minutes - 1 hour (depending on Mother Nature), with the entire experience lasting 3 hours.
  Celebratory Toast included
  Rio Grande Valley views

• Professional guide
• Light snacks after the flight
• Scenic hot air balloon flight
• Champagne toast

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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• Departure Times Vary based on time of year. Please call 1-800-725-2477 to verify your departure time. **Note: Hotel Pick Up services are not offered at this time. You will be responsible for getting to the proper check in location at the meet time listed.**

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Rainbow Ryders.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Denver.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1102 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.