Hot Air Balloon Rides in Santa Fe

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Come fly with us in our majestic hot air balloons. Our season runs from May 1 through October 31. Greet the sun as you float effortlessly over spectacular red rock desert ravines and canyons in our magical hot air balloons. Celebrate your special day and make hot air ballooning your once in a lifetime adventure. Perfect for singles, couples or small groups.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No children under5

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Champagne celebration

Snacks

English guide

What To Expect

Rio Grande

You will rendezvous with our accredited pilots and witness the magical inflation of your balloon. Once on board, you will fly over colollrful ravine and canyons, keeping a sharp eye out for desert wildlife. Once back in the arms of mother earth you will partake in a champagne celebration.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Hot Air Balloon Rides in Santa Fe

Reviews

4.73

26 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing adventure.
elainesL3334JK,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful experience! Clo was an amazing pilot and a consummate host. Meet up was very simple and the drive to the launch site was only about 40 minutes. The balloon ride was just awesome, not scary at all but very peaceful and beautiful. At the end of the flight, we toasted with champagne (a very nice touch!) and a few nibbles. Such a perfect way to see the desert while enjoying a very unique experience. I would highly recommend this trip!
You Have to Love the Adventure With These Balloonatics.
WilliamEdward C,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent administration, ⭐️ set us up for a great experience. It’s an adventure and one should dress accordingly: though improbable, it is quite possible that the balloon may land in a location that is a wee hike from the pursuit/recovery vehicles, so good sensible shoes are a must; it’s located at over 5000ft above mean sea level so, it’s cool, you’ll be going higher too, so dress warm; It’s a photogenic activity ⭐️ the golden hour for the Sunlight on the Land in the necessarily cooler air of Dawn and Dusk, you’ll meet fellow adventurers ⭐️ and you’ll want to take pictures but try to live in the moment, allow yourself to immerse in the experience and enjoy the silence and stillness; our flight Yesterday with Clotaire and Johnny in the other balloon was exciting! ⭐️ low level, nap of the earth flying; the skill on display was extraordinary! ⭐️ it ended traditionally 🍾 too ⭐️
Peaceful Journey
Lisa K,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The experience was incredibly calm, peaceful and at times, quiet which I did not expect. Johnny, our pilot, was incredibly informative as well as entertaining.
Balloon ride cancelled
Eileen R,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Balloon ride was cancelled. It’s unfortunate that they couldn’t decide that earlier. They kicked us up at 4:45am and drove us 50 minutes to a hangar in the middle of nowhere until they decided weather wasn’t good for air balloon flying. I appreciate their decision but wish they could have decide that before we ride out there. I do appreciate Viator’s immediate refund.
An experience Not to be missed
sandra b,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver Jean was very informative and we especially appreciated her picking us up. Our pilot Johnie was great and also very knowledgeable. We had a very wonderful ride thank you.
Santa Fe Oct 2025
R2678BDbriany,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Johnny is a complete professional pilot/instructor. He has 1000’s of hours in balloons over a 40 year career. You will be in the best hands in the industry
Flying high over Santa Fe
Carolyn G,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The entire experience was wonderful. The pilots were inviting, very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Everyone was made to feel welcome and help was provided, as needed. I would highly recommend this experience.
Excellent balloon ride in Santa Fe
Rita K,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very good experience. The pilots and staff were very experienced and efficient. Our balloon took off after sunrise.
Great Time, Great Pilots, Great Great Great
Elizabeth S,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ya'll, this was super fun and the pilots are SO GREAT. Such personality in the two of them. Crew is FABULOUS and SO HARDWORKING. Dropped my phone out the hot air balloon, and they couldn't have been better or kinder or more caring. I can say with absolute certainty that after i dropped my phone, i focused on the experience and had an even greater connection to New Mexico, the balloon, the crew and pilots, and the people I was with. Sue, the organizer, is FABULOUS. Makes everything easy and simple. They really know what they were doing too. I mean, wow. They are so funny and so engaging. The friendship between the pilots is OBVIOUS and they clearly LOVE what they do.
We were so looking forward to this ride. 2 days of wind prevented us from going. The operator felt bad.
Noreen M,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
2 days of wind prevented us from going. So bummed...the operator kept us posted and felt bad. Maybe Albuquerque area is more predictable??