My wife and I experienced our first balloon ride ever, and could not have had a better experience…read more Sol and his crew were perfect professionals, answering all our questions, including us in pre and post-flight tasks, preparing us for each step and educating us along the way. Could not recommend Rio Grande Balloons highly enough!

I cannot recommend this experience highly enough!! Sol and his crew were extremely kind and…read morediligent, which helped ease any jitters right away. The actual experience was breathtaking, surreal and so peaceful! Highly recommend!

Excellent experience! The balloon pilot & his ground crew were awesome. Amazing views of the…read moremountains & Rio Grande Gorge. Safety was their top priority. I got some beautiful pictures, and it was an epic adventure. I'd definitely go ballooning with them again.

Took my daughter on this adventure several years ago and it was Awesome !! Our pilot was Kevin…read more'Wil' Wilbur and he was very friendly and made everyone feel at ease with his skills and knowledge. We rolled out early in the morning to get to the location for the balloon to be setup for a sunrise launch at Rio Grande Gorge. The trip was very calm and peaceful. This was our first time in a Hot Air Balloon. It was wonderful and not a bit scary at all. The views going down along the river in the gorge were very nice. We were able to see wildlife on the canyon walls as well as other balloons traveling ahead of us too. We did make several rises out of the gorge up to see the surrounding texture of the land from over 1,000+ feet up. The views of the area were very nice. When it came time to land the pilot brought us very gently back down to the earth. Once we were back on the ground he provided us with a toast for this adventure. His ground crew was very good at tracking and meeting us for recovery of the balloon. They made quick work of packing up the gear and loading up the balloon for the return trip. Once we were back in town we were treated to a great breakfast at a local hot spot that had wonderful food. If you have never taken a Hot Air Balloon ride this is the one you need to do for sure. Put this on your Bucket List .... buy the ticket and take this ride !!! You will never forget it for the rest of your life !!! Here is the youtube video of our trip ..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyyxgGyA2w

Incredible! Such an amazing experience. We had such a passionate and knowledgable pilot…read more Worth the price tag - would do it again only with them. Thank you Derek and team for creating such a spectacular and memorable time for us.

Excellent experience. Josh and his crew made this experience unforgettable for us. He's very…read morepatient and knowledgeable. We were picked up on time in the morning and got to see how the balloons is inflated. We took tons of pictures. The ride was supposed to be 45 mins but we got a good 60 mins. Refreshments are offer at the ride of the ride, and you get a certificate and the story of how the first ballon was create. Then we are taken back to the hotel.

Positives: -The balloons are beautiful, and it was neat to…read moresee them being filled up. -Our pilot seemed to be an expert Negatives: - The flight was less than half as long as was promised - One of the other pilots seemed not to be in full control of his senses - The back office did next to nothing to make the situation right

The whole crew at Balloon Above New Mexico were fantastic, and safety is their highest priority!…read moreSue in the front office took great care getting us scheduled, and keeping us informed as the day of our flight approached. My wife is normally a bit afraid of heights, but Johnny was great at engaging her and calming her down - she had no problems, and loved the ride. Everything was explained in advance, and the flight was smooth, gentle, and beautiful. This was such a fun bucket-list adventure; we can't wait to do it ag

Our first encounter with this company was on a trail. We were headed up and saw a Jeep coming the…read moreopposite way. As we got close he decides to stop in the middle of a wide part that we could have easily passed him. He started waving his hands at us to stop and gave us a pissy look. THEN he decides to back up and move over and let us through. We have been Jeeping the trails of NM and CO for almost 20 years so we're not rookies. We had the right of way and he stopped in the middle of a wide spot. We have been offroading in the area for over a month now and this was the only rude person we have passed on the trail. Everyone else has been smiling and accommodating to others as are we. After we were done with that trail we were wanting to do another and I had remembered researching one but didn't bring the info with me. I figured one of the outfitter/tours/adventure stores might have a map. The first place we passed was RR Offroad. Walked into the mess of a front waiting area and he yelled he'd be down. Lo and behold it was the same rude guy. Explained I was looking for a offroad map and he abruptly told me no one in town would have that kind of stuff. That seemed odd. I also asked if anyone in town sold stickers with the passes/trails on them (like they do in Silverton/Ouray so I could add to my collection). He laughed at me and told me just to grab some of the dirt as a souvenir. Which in a national forest I'm pretty sure is illegal. So I said nevermind and walked out. We went down a block to Bighorn Sports & Rentals and I walked into a clean shop with a guy behind the counter with a friendly face that was glad to help me figure out where the trail I wanted was and happily sold me a map. Now I'm not sure if this guy's attitude changes as long as he's getting your money. But after the day's encounters with him there's no way in hell I'd give him one dime of our hard earned money. Buyer beware. And yes this my first ever Yelp review. I was treated THAT bad.

Gary was horrible to me on the phone. He was very rude and would not listen to what I was saying…read more He just talked over me and ended up hanging up on me. I was really hoping to take my family on a Jeep tour.

Two friends and I from San Francisco visited Albuquerque this past summer and were fortunate enough…read moreto have David and Jenny as our hosts. David took the three of us to a local bike shop to rent bikes for the day and led us on a fun adventure throughout Albuquerque. He was very knowledgeable about the town and the different bike routes that would be enjoyable. Our first stop was to a quaint and secluded breakfast spot where we sat in a nicely shaded garden and sipped our morning coffee before heading out to a local winery, Casa Rodena. The ride there was nicely paced and I got to enjoy all the views. I'm not an avid bike rider so I'm usually in the back of the pack, but I never felt rushed or left behind. We rode through a quiet part of town and I enjoyed seeing the traditional adobe style homes along the way. When we arrived at the winery, we did a few tastings and then bought a bottle of our favorite one and sat in the back patio. The winery itself is very nice and peaceful. We all had a great time just chatting and relaxing among the shaded trees. Lastly, David took us to Old Town where we had a chance to stroll the plaza and visit the merchants. My favorite site there was the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, which has a lot of character and charm. I had a great time exploring Albuquerque on bike and would definitely do it again. David was a great guide and made our trip very enjoyable and memorable. My friends and I felt well taken care of and couldn't have asked for a better host!

From the owner: Our bike tours cater to those looking to immerse themselves in the rich culture, food, and scenery…read morethat is New Mexico. Mission Statement: Our mission is to offer unique, inspiring, and sustainable vacations that promote personal health and support the communities in which we tour. We believe: the world is meant to be explored. By joining us on one of our tours, you will have the opportunity to experience your next destination, instead of just visiting it. vacations should truly be stress-free. That's why when you choose the Reserve and Relax package on one of our tours, no planning is necessary. Simply find a way to get to and from our tour, and the rest will be our job! our group tours allow mere acquaintances to form lasting bonds. that by sharing our local knowledge, you will find your vacation more memorable and satisfying. in giving back. For every participant on our tours, a portion of our proceeds is donated to the Esperanza Community Bike Shop, a local outreach program whose goals include teaching bicycle repair and safety to the greater Albuquerque area.

Great tours and really wonderful people! Super easy to rent a bike from these folks, and they make…read moresure you have everything you need to enjoy your ride.

Very happy with my week long rental. They went above usual in the customer service department of…read moremaking sure I had the right equipment at the Santa Fe shop and providing me with maps and suggestions for routes. Great pricing.