Rainbow Ryders
Hot air balloon rides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 3 options listed.
What stands out
- Official ride operator of the Balloon Fiesta, launching from Balloon Fiesta Park
- Sunset flights November to January
- Tipping of 10-20% customary, not included
Options and prices
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
- From
- Not listed
- Length
- About 3-3.5 hours total, 45 min to 1 hour in the air
- Minimum age
- 5+
- Weight limit
- No limit; passengers over 300 lbs pay for an additional seat
- Meeting point
- 5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque (about 5 min east of Balloon Fiesta Park)
- Included
- Celebratory toast, Post-flight refreshments, Chase crew return to meeting point
- Cancellation
- 48 hrs notice to cancel or reschedule; later cancellation forfeits 50%. Weather cancellations rescheduled or refunded.
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Private Sunrise Balloon Ride
- From
- Not listed (Minimum 2 passengers)
- Length
- About 3-3.5 hours total, 45 min to 1 hour in the air
- Group size
- Minimum 2 passengers
- Minimum age
- 5+
- Weight limit
- No limit; passengers over 300 lbs pay for an additional seat
- Meeting point
- 5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque
- Included
- Dedicated pilot, Champagne or non-alcoholic toast
- Cancellation
- 48 hrs notice to cancel or reschedule; later cancellation forfeits 50%. Weather cancellations rescheduled or refunded.
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Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension Balloon Ride
- From
- Not listed (Ryders Club VIP upgrade available)
- Length
- 5 hours total, 45-60 min in the air
- Minimum age
- 5+
- Meeting point
- Rainbow Ryders tent at Balloon Fiesta Park
- Included
- Celebratory toast
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