Albuquerque Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Albuquerque sunset from a hot air balloon. Soar over the Rio Grande Valley, admire the vibrant colors of the sky, and learn about the region’s rich history. Celebrate with sparkling wine and a flight certificate.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon - Sandia Mountains, Rio Grande River, and local wildlife.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Scenic hot air balloon flight
  • Champagne Toast
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Soar over the Rio Grande Valley in a hot air balloon on a sunset flight from Albuquerque. As the sun goes down over the mesa, marvel at the dramatic oranges and reds that paint the sky, and see the Sandia Mountains loom over the New Mexico landscape. Your expert pilot shares fascinating commentary about the region that plays host to the world’s largest…

Location
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE
Eagle Rock Avenue Northeast
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(48 Ratings)
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Dennis_m
Jan 25, 2025
First time flight in Albuquerque - Our pilot Troy and the flight crew were awesome. Troy kept us informed of what we’d be doing , step by step, he answered everyone’s questions, and shared stories of his international flights all while emphasizing the importance of safety. Troy clearly loves sharing his passion for ballooning.
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Kara_w
Jan 4, 2025
Fun ride, great staff! - 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.
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61quishag
Dec 24, 2024
Fun time - Our pilot and the team were friendly. They answered all of our questions. The ride was a great experience that I can cross off of my bucket list.
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Crystal_c
Dec 24, 2024
Great experience - It was one of the pricer ones but they were the only company that had openings. It was a great experience. They had clear instructions and the 3 guys that ran it were nice. The balloon ride was smooth. They offered drinks and a snack while we waited for them to load up.
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44janardanp
Dec 16, 2024
Sunset over Albequerque. - The view of Albuquerque and the surrounding area was amazing. The Ballon pilot and team assigned were very professional.
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Denise_f
Nov 18, 2024
Wow! - This was an incredible experience and Anthony did an amazing job! Highly recommended. Truly once in a lifetime.
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Beckysd4152ub
Jul 18, 2023
Best experience ever!!! - What an amazing experience! Our crew-Alfred, Frank and Moe were the most gracious hosts! They made sure we enjoyed every minute of our flight. I’ve wanted to ride in a balloon since they began showing up in Albuquerque in the late 60’s and today my dream came true…I didn’t want it to end. Alfred was so knowledgeable about the winds and kept us informed of everything going on.
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A4104acshellym
Jan 28, 2023
A must do! - If you are traveling to Albuquerque I strongly suggest you take a hot air balloon ride with Alfred Salazar at Rainbow Ryders. His skills and expertise made it a wonderful experience. It was clear we were in good hands. I never expected to feel so calm and serene. He made it a terrific trip for me and my family.
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Yuri_s
Nov 5, 2023
Disappointing - Although the staff and crew were very professional and accommodating, the booking, event experience, and cancellation experience were all disappointing. 1st, we had to reschedule the ride to another day during our trip because they were not flying during the week as advertised on the Viator website when I purchased the tickets, and then it was canceled because wind conditions weren’t right. We drove around in their shuttle and waited about 2 hours looking for and waiting for the right conditions before the crew ultimately had to cancel the ride. Isn’t there a better system than releasing a helium balloon and waiting an hour for which way it turns or not? Then, canceling hasn’t been great either because we had to go through Viator to cancel and get a refund instead of getting it directly from the hot air balloon company. I’m still waiting for Viator to refund me my money. This was all very disappointing, and I may hesitate from booking anything through Viator again.
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Pamela_g
Jan 12, 2025
Ridiculous! - It was cancelled by the balloon company and we did not go. Stop sending me messages! You gave me a refund!
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