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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunset 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 46% in Albuquerque

57 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Albuquerque
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Float above Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Valley at sunset, admire the Sandia Mountains, and celebrate your landing with a champagne toast.

About this tour

Watch Albuquerque’s evening colors unfold from above on a hot air balloon flight over the Rio Grande Valley. As the sun sinks behind the mesa, the sky glows with dramatic oranges and reds, while the Sandia Mountains rise over the New Mexico landscape.

Your 210-minute experience includes a scenic flight in a shared basket with 10–16 passengers. An expert pilot shares commentary about the region, known for hosting the world’s largest hot air balloon festival each October. After landing, raise a glass with a champagne toast and enjoy light snacks. The flight operates only when winds are safe, skies are clear, and rain is absent; if conditions prevent takeoff, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

Take in the Rio Grande Valley from a fresh perspective on this Albuquerque hot air balloon ride at sunset, and make room for a memorable evening above New Mexico.

Highlights

  • Soar over the Rio Grande Valley as the sun sets
  • Admire the Sandia Mountains against a vivid evening sky
  • Hear your pilot share stories about the region
  • Celebrate your landing with a champagne toast

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Champagne toast
  • Scenic hot air balloon flight

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Flights depend on safe winds, clear skies, and no rain; if weather prevents flying, choose another date or receive a full refund
  • Shared basket flights carry 10–16 passengers
  • Passengers weighing 300 lb or more must purchase an additional space for safety, comfort, and weight distribution
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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or knee problems
  • The operator may refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication; canceled tours for this reason are not refundable
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the balloon ride?

The experience lasts 210 minutes.

How many passengers share a basket?

Each shared basket carries 10–16 passengers.

What happens if the weather is unsuitable?

If safe winds, clear skies, or dry weather are not available, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes. Participants must be at least 5 years old.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.82 from 57 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Albuquerque
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 46% in Albuquerque means it ranks in the top 46% of tours in Albuquerque by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Albuquerque

How many tours in Albuquerque have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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