Imagine This:
You start your day with the magical experience of flying in a hot air balloon. As you relax and breathe in the cool morning air, you also take in one-of-a-kind aerial views. Who needs coffee when you are soaring thousands of feet above the ground?Â
The perfect morning doesn’t have to exist only in your imagination; Rainbow Ryders can make it a reality. We offer sunrise hot air balloon flights year-round in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Phoenix, Arizona, and from June to September in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Park City, Utah.
What to Expect
Your early-morning adventure, which lasts roughly 3.5 to 4 hours, begins at one of our designated check-in locations. Five things you can expect to happen after arriving are:
- You meet your pilot and complete waivers.
- Our ground chase crew uses one of our vans to escort you to the launch site the pilot has chosen based on weather and wind conditions.
- You can witness and help the fascinating inflation process, which takes about 15 minutes.
- You board the basket and lift off just after the sun peeks over the horizon, enjoying the breathtaking landscapes and serene atmosphere.Â
- After you drift through the skies for about an hour, you make a fun yet controlled landing and cross this unmatched experience off your bucket list.
What to Bring
To fully enjoy this thrilling outdoor adventure, we suggest wearing hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and closed-toed shoes. You should focus on dressing comfortably for the ground, as flight temperatures will mimic what’s on the surface.
Hats
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Closed-Toe Shoes
Post-Flight Fun
After a gentle yet exciting landing, you’ll celebrate with a traditional toast, and our chase crew will transport you back to the check-in location, where you can pick up light snacks and your flight certificate. Since the entire experience lasts about 3.5 to 4 hours, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy brunch or another activity afterward!
A Toast
Light Snacks
Ready to Book Your Sunrise Flights
Our sunrise flights are a great way to elevate anniversaries, bachelor or bachelorette parties, graduations, and birthdays.
Why Choose Rainbow Ryders
Experienced Pilots
Each pilot at Rainbow Ryders possesses an FAA commercial pilot’s license alongside an annually updated second-class medical certificate. They also undergo annual flight evaluations and participate in at least six safety seminars each year.
Safety Record
Since Rainbow Ryders was founded in 1983, we have flown more than 750,000 passengers without any major fatalities from balloon malfunctions. Additionally, our staff and crew chiefs are CPR- and first-aid certified for added peace of mind.
Sustainability Efforts
At Rainbow Ryders, protecting the landscapes we fly over is a top priority. We recycle materials from daily flights, use solar energy at our offices, and hold litter cleanup days to help keep the Southwestern United States clean and beautiful.
Learn More About Our Locations
Albuquerque
- Get an aerial view of New Mexico's scenic Rio Grande Valley and the Sandia Mountains.
Phoenix
- Drift above saguaro cacti and see the rugged mountain ranges of Arizona's Sonoran Desert.
Colorado Springs
- See Colorado's dramatic Rocky Mountains and the iconic Garden of the Gods from the sky.
Park City
- Get sweeping views of Utah's Wasatch Mountains while gliding in a hot air balloon.