With summer right around the corner, there’s no better way to experience the beauty of the Southwest than from up above. Flying safely for almost four decades, Rainbow Ryders is the premier and largest hot-air balloon business in the Southwestern United States.
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Travelers experience a bird’s-eye view of the city and surrounding landscape while flying across the sky in a hot-air balloon, making for an unforgettable adventure. The flight is approximately 45 minutes to an hour long and, after landing, guests are treated to a celebratory toast.
Rainbow Ryders offers daily sunrise hot-air balloon rides in Arizona and Albuquerque year-round and seasonally in Colorado Springs, June to September, for any size group. From family vacations to corporate events, wedding proposals or a simple bucket list moment, Rainbow Ryders delights travelers of all ages with an incredible thrill-seeking experience.
© Rainbow Ryders
Rainbow Ryders features 40 balloons and is the official hot-air balloon ride operator at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest in the country. Rainbow Ryders is also featured in other festivals such as Labor Day Lift-Off in Colorado Springs, White Sands Balloon + Music Festival in New Mexico, and Boo-Loon Trick or Treat Bash.
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