Looking for amazing hot air balloon rides and sightseeing near Santa Fe, New Mexico? You’re in the right place! We’re the highest rated and most reputable hot air balloon company to soar you above NM.
Our daily summer flights (May – October) soar above the canyons of Las Barrancas north of Santa Fe. If you are planning a winter adventure, our Winter weekend flights (November – April) take off in Albuquerque giving views of Sandia Peak.
We’ll greet you in the morning and go over pre-flight details
Witness set-up and balloon inflation by your pilot and crew.
Flights last 45-60 minutes depending on morning conditions.
Enjoy a champagne toast after your flight!
Hot air ballooning is an exciting adventure, floating from treetop height to several thousand feet. You’ll enjoy breathtaking views in a peaceful, calm experience as the balloon moves with the wind. If a hot air balloon ride is on your bucket list, now’s your chance! We offer private and shared rides and can even accommodate larger groups or corporate events. Along the way, we will share the history and sport of ballooning while always keeping safety as our top priority.
Fly with us and create memories that last a lifetime
Flight time can vary depending on wind speed and direction. We aim to fly 45 minutes to 1 hour. The entire experience is about 4.5 hours long and includes hotel pickup, driving to the launch location, safety briefing, the flight, post-flight celebration, and return trip to hotels.
Hot Air Balloons operate using the basic principles of gravity and heat transfer. When the air inside the balloon is heated past the outside (ambient) temperature, it gains altitude. As the air inside the envelope is vented or cools, the balloon descends. Pilots use wind layers at different altitudes in order to steer the balloon in different directions.
Our largest basket for shared flights holds 8-9 passengers plus the pilot. Our smaller basket holds 4 passengers plus the pilot. The basket(s) we use depends on the passenger makeup for the day.
We ask that you keep personal belongings to a minimum. A waist pack or small crossbody bag can be brought on the flight. No oversized bags will be allowed.
Children under 8 are not permitted to fly. Children ages 8 to 12 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
There is no upper age limit as long as the passenger is mobile and can climb in and out of the basket with only a little assistance. We have had passengers as old as 90, and they enjoyed every minute of it.
Please know that there are no seats in the basket and we cannot take mobility devices in the basket for safety reasons.
In the Santa Fe area, the winds are most calm and predictable at sunrise. This presents the most favorable and safest time to fly.
Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required for safety reasons. Most passengers like to dress in layers. The mornings can start of chilly but warm quickly as the sun comes up. For passengers with thinning or no hair, a hat or cap is recommended to provide protection and comfort.
