You Deserve a Winter Thrill!
Experience Albuquerque from a whole new perspective with a sunrise hot air balloon ride. It's a bucket-list experience, made easy -- we'll even pick you up right from your backyard.

We’ll Pick You Up
We offer convenient pickup from most Albuquerque hotels, rentals and select locations, so you can focus on the excitement ahead. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or live right here in town, we make getting to your flight easy and stress-free.

What to Expect
The balloon flight itself is 45 minutes. As the sun rises, you'll float peacefully over Albuquerque's iconic landscape, guided by an experienced pilot who knows the skies well. Winter offers some of the clearest skies of the year, with crisp, stable air that provides exceptional visibility across the high desert. You'll enjoy stunning views of the snow-capped Sandia Mountains, the Rio Grande Valley below, and the vast New Mexico horizon stretching endlessly in every direction under that famous high-desert light.

Safety First
Our crew is highly trained, FAA-certified and committed to the highest safety standards in the industry. We carefully monitor the weather and only fly when conditions are ideal. From takeoff to landing, you’re in experienced hands every step of the way. Winter in Albuquerque actually enhances safety, with cooler, denser air providing more stable flight characteristics and typically calm mornings ensuring smoother, more predictable flights.
Flight Pricing
Priceless adventure, affordable fare
Private Flight
2-3 passengers
- Winter season fare
- Pick up in Santa Fe
- Pricing starts at
$ 925
Private Flight
4 passengers
- Winter season fare
- Pick up in Santa Fe
- Pricing starts at
$ 1,400
Gift Certificate
Give the gift that will be remembered for a lifetime
- Purchase Online
- Purchase from
$ 925 - 1,400 +
EXCELLENT Based on 85 reviews Posted on Laurel GuyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Santa Fe Balloons. THE BEST. Our pilot Will, our crew chief Brian and all the team went above and beyond (pun intended) to make sure we had a great experience with safety as their main priority.. We had a blast and if you have never flown in a hot air balloon -- may your first time be with Santa Fe Balloons. Unforgettable day. Thank you!Posted on Kate SchumacherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an amazing experience and ride! Everything was seamless and felt very well taken care of!Posted on Dwight GeorgeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just experienced a wonderful balloon adventure with the Santa Fe Balloon Company. While the culmination was challenging, we were highly impressed with the professionalism, safety and customer consciousness of Nick and his team. We HIGHLY recommend them for any one interested in a quality balloon ride! Thanks, Dw & Lindsey!Posted on Dionne KubinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Company was very professional and we had a great time. What an amazing experience.Posted on Tim SmithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great pilot, a beautiful day, and a wonderful ride! The crew and support staff were awesome as well.Posted on Jeff ParowTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was a fantastic experience from booking of the ride to getting us back to our local accomodations! The pre-trip communications was outstanding. We never had to worry about pick up and the schedule. The ride was absolutely fantastic and our pilot, Cato, shared everything about balloon piloting. Of course, the views and ride was absolutely amazing! Everything about the operation was professional and curtious. The day ended with a nice celebration before being dropped back to our accomodations. This is the company to book your balloon ride experience with!Posted on Colleen RustTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We took our first ever hot air balloon ride with Santa Fe Balloons and had the most wonderful experience, we can’t recommend it enough! Our pilot, Nicholas, was fantastic and made us feel safe and secure throughout the experience. With this being our first experience, we weren’t sure what to expect. Nicholas communicated every step of the way throughout inflation, launch, ride, and landing. He provided a thorough and easy to understand safety briefing, and answered all the questions we had about the world of ballooning. Bryan and the rest of the crew were so kind, helpful, and made the experience a blast from start to finish. In addition to the actual ride, Santa Fe Balloons also does hotel pick up and provides a wonderful time for a toast, snacks, and information on the history of ballooning after the ride which enhanced our experience even more. We are already looking forward to ballooning again!Posted on Celia TullyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an extraordinary experience! From the early morning trip to the launch site, watching the process of inflating the balloon, to the flight itself…..everything was spectacular. The crew was super friendly and made us feel safe. Our pilot, Nicholas, explained all details and provided a stellar flight. The was the highlight of our five day trip.Posted on Shelley SoucyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was an outstanding experience! Our pilot Nicolas was wonderful, so friendly and made the whole experience so much fun. His team was great too. They worked so well together and you could tell they love what they do. Thank you to Brian for your great photos. I would do this again and again!
