Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Flight: Rio Grande Valley Views

Experience the breathtaking beauty of a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Valley. Marvel at the vibrant colors in the sky and learn about New Mexico’s landscape from your expert pilot.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon - 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…
What's Included
  • Scenic hot air balloon flight
  • Professional guide
  • Champagne toast
  • Light snacks after the flight
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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…

Location
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE
Eagle Rock Avenue Northeast
Please check in at our office location.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Patrikgriego
May 6, 2025
Excellent trip. - Excellent trip. Our pilot was skilled and we had an awesome trip. Everything was well organized. Would highly recommended
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Diane
May 2, 2025
So glad we did this! - We woke up at the crack of dawn and it was worth it. I was a little skittish about doing this but glad I did it. The downside was that they squeezed 12 of us in the basket-so we were packed. The hardest part was getting in and out of the ballon’s basket but the staff was kind enough to help. After disembarking we celebrated with a champagne toast. I highly recommend trying this.
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Jenniferp927
May 2, 2025
Bucket List - I was afraid, but hot air ballooning was on my husband's bucket list. My teen kids were braver than me and even with my fear, I noticed how safety was their top priority, we were lucky to have no wind that day so it was a smooth, yet very cold experience (wear warm socks and gloves) that ended with champagne - much needed for my nerves and a tradition. Over all, I'm glad I chose this company, they were in control and at no point did I feel unsafe. I recommend them to anybody and everybody. It's a must do in Albuquerque.
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David
Apr 16, 2025
New Mexico Balloon ride - It was one of my most memorable experiences. The views were amazing and the ride was nothing like I thought it would be. Extremely smooth flight. Our pilot Alfred was amazing. Even the landing was a lot smoother than I expected. If you’re in the area it’s a definite must do.
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Julie
Apr 15, 2025
Beautiful NM views - I'm a local and this was a once in a lifetime memorable hot air balloon ride, Anthony, our pilot was great! Ended the sunrise with champagne/mimosas and an interesting story. Great photo opportunity.
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V6145phthomass
Apr 15, 2025
Hot Air Balloon- Sunrise Adventure - The views were amazing. We took so many photos. Multiple balloons took off from the same location. Really cool experience. Looked just like the pictures you see of hot air balloon festivals. Crew was great. First rate experience from start to finish. Highly recommend this adventure!
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Q208qtreneec
Apr 15, 2025
Beautiful Hot Air Balloon Ride - We had an incredible hot air balloon experience! Our pilot, Greg Morrison was excellent. He shared all kinds of information about ballooning and the Albuquerque area. We loved every single minute and can't thank him enough. I would say it was one of our top 5 life experiences. We are so grateful!
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Dawnhl1552ni
Apr 12, 2025
Rainbow Ryders' Excellent Balloon Trip - Our family had a great time on our balloon ride. Greg was an excellent pilot. (He even dipped our basket in the Rio Grande.) I would highly recommend doing a balloon trip with this company.
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Saips_g
May 5, 2025
Nice experience, well... - Nice experience, well talented pilot, we ended up in a different direction due to wind direction change but due to pilot presence of mind we landed safely
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L9826xugregoryr
Apr 30, 2025
Overall experience great but misrepresented group sizes - The overall experience was amazing. However when I purchased the tickets it stated it was for groups of 6 or less. There were 12 in each of the groups at the time of my trip. I feel this was totally misrepresented in the information provided at the time of purchasing tickets.
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From $189
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).