



by Rainbow Ryders
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$378This tour begins early in Albuquerque with check-in at the Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon office, followed by transportation to the launch site, which changes daily depending on weather conditions. The pilot prepares the balloon for flight by inflating it on site, and passengers may assist with this process. The hot air balloon flight lasts about one hour and takes place at sunrise, allowing views of the Rio Grande Valley as the sun rises over the Sandia Mountains. The pilot navigates according to wind direction, possibly flying over Albuquerque and near the Rio Grande River. During the flight, the pilot provides commentary about the landscape below. After landing, the ground crew meets the balloon, and passengers receive a glass of champagne and a commemorative flight certificate. Light snacks are served after the flight. The total duration of the tour is approximately four hours. Included are a professional guide, the scenic hot air balloon flight at sunrise, light snacks, and a champagne toast. Hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as gratuities, are not included.
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon
The tour begins early with check-in at the office, then transportation to the launch site which varies daily according to weather. The pilot inflates the balloon on site, and passengers may help with inflation. The flight lasts about one hour with views of the Rio Grande Valley, Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande River. The pilot provides commentary throughout the flight. After landing, the ground crew meets the balloon, and participants enjoy a sparkling wine toast and receive a flight certificate before returning to the starting point.
240 min
Please check in at our office location.
End point
Please check in at our office location.




by Rainbow Ryders
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$378This tour begins early in Albuquerque with check-in at the Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon office, followed by transportation to the launch site, which changes daily depending on weather conditions. The pilot prepares the balloon for flight by inflating it on site, and passengers may assist with this process. The hot air balloon flight lasts about one hour and takes place at sunrise, allowing views of the Rio Grande Valley as the sun rises over the Sandia Mountains. The pilot navigates according to wind direction, possibly flying over Albuquerque and near the Rio Grande River. During the flight, the pilot provides commentary about the landscape below. After landing, the ground crew meets the balloon, and passengers receive a glass of champagne and a commemorative flight certificate. Light snacks are served after the flight. The total duration of the tour is approximately four hours. Included are a professional guide, the scenic hot air balloon flight at sunrise, light snacks, and a champagne toast. Hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as gratuities, are not included.
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon
The tour begins early with check-in at the office, then transportation to the launch site which varies daily according to weather. The pilot inflates the balloon on site, and passengers may help with inflation. The flight lasts about one hour with views of the Rio Grande Valley, Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande River. The pilot provides commentary throughout the flight. After landing, the ground crew meets the balloon, and participants enjoy a sparkling wine toast and receive a flight certificate before returning to the starting point.
240 min
Please check in at our office location.
End point
Please check in at our office location.