See Albuquerque in one of the most unique and exciting ways possible -- on a hot air balloon ride! This once-in-a-lifetime adventure takes you to the skies during sunrise on a 1-hour balloon ride over the Rio Grande Valley, El Bosque forest, the city of Albuquerque, the Sandia Mountains and the surrounding high desert. After you land, toast to this unforgettable experience with some Champagne and a light breakfast with your crew and fellow riders.
Your tour departs from Coors Boulevard near Mariposa Basin Park. You may arrange for hotel pickup from Albuquerque for an additional cost if you wish. After checking in at the launch site, watch your expert crew assemble and inflate the hot air balloon while enjoying a beautiful New Mexico sunrise over the Sandia Mountains. Shortly after sunrise, hop in the basket with your captain and up to 11 passengers and take to the skies above Albuquerque.
Soak up the serene beauty of the skies as the sun rises above the magnificent mountains and spreads across the high desert. Then, journey down the famous Rio Grande Valley and over the El Bosque forest. The unique aerial view of this region is a truly incredible sight. Don’t forget your camera!
After landing back at the launch site, get ready your post-flight festivities. Celebrate your voyage with your crew and fellow riders with a Champagne toast and light breakfast while learning about the origins of hot air ballooning. You’ll then receive your own personal flight certificate and lapel pin to take home with you, so you can cherish this experience forever.
Your hot air balloon ride will last between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours, depending on local conditions, and the whole experience will last approximately 3 hours.
