Hot air ballooning is extremely dependent upon weather!

Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to cancelling a flight in order to keep everyone safe. Here are the next steps you can take if your hot air balloon ride has been cancelled during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

 


REFUND

If you are unable to reschedule, we can issue a refund for your flight minus a 3% non-refundable processing fee per reservation.

 

IF YOU HAVE RYDERS CLUB

The amount you can expect will be everything minus the Ryders Club fee ($150 per person).

This will not be refunded because that can still be enjoyed even in the event of a weather cancellation!

 

HOW TO REQUEST A REFUND

The quickest route: email us at rainbowryders@rainbowryders.com

Give us a call at (505) 823-1111

Your refund will be issued by October 30th, 2024.

 


RESCHEDULE

Availability during Balloon Fiesta is limited. We do have a stand by list every morning for sold out flights. See details below.

 

STAND BY LIST:

Come by our balloon rides tent at Balloon Fiesta Park around 4:30 am to get your name on the list. This is first-come, first-serve, in-person only (we cannot add your name to the list the day before). We are usually able to get the first few names (if not more) on a balloon ride each morning! Please remember, many others who had cancelled flights may be trying to get their name on the list as well as those who would like to make a new reservation.

 

CURRENT AVAILABILITY

Saturday, October 5 – Sunday, October 13: sold out

Monday, October 14 *not during the festival*:

limited availability, book under “Pre/Post Event Ride” here

Any dates after October 14th, we fly sunrise flights year-round in both Phoenix and Albuquerque. Please click on their city names to check availability!