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!

In celebration of our anniversary, I decided I would book a hot air balloon ride for Jamie W. and…read moreme on our little vacation to Santa Fe. Now I know Albuquerque is famous for their annual balloon festival, but that's in October. And it's in Albuquerque which is over an hour away. So without much common sense, I decided to book this outfit based outside of Taos because I figured we could hang in Taos after the ride. What I didn't know was that we needed to meet the balloon operator at 5:15AM and that it was a ninety-minute drive from Santa Fe which meant we had to pop out of bed at 3AM to take showers because... Hey, we were going to be cloistered in a small basket with four strangers for over an hour. Where's the Ban roll-on when they need it, I mean I... Anyway, miraculously, we made it on time to the deserted gas station that was identified as our meeting spot. We followed him to his "office" where the van was being outfitted for our drive over bumpy terrain to a ledge overlooking the Rio Grande. It was quite a production to unfold a 400-lbs balloon and inflate it for lift-off. Once aboard, it was eerily quiet except for the blasts of flame-induced hot air that controlled our elevation. We followed the river downstream where he performed his signature move. That would be the Splash & Dash, where he skims the surface of the water with the bottom of the basket. His other novelty act was allowing us to blow bubbles once we were completely airborne. We landed gently in an open field where we were put to work in deflating and folding the balloon up again to store on the van. We ended our adventure with a stop next to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, the tenth highest bridge in the country, where they treated us to a harvest of cheese, crackers, mixed nuts, strawberries dipped in chocolate, and plastic cups of Cook's champagne. Hey, we're not in Napa Valley, OK? Happy Anniversary, Jamie! RELATED - Do you know the way to Santa Fe? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2I4mWdq

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

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.

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.

Making reservations was easy! We came from Los Angeles for the balloon fiesta and wanted to do…read moresomething exciting! Definitely worth it! Arriving and being trained and fitted with gear was great. The whole experience was amazing. Staff were more than pleasant and more than knowledgeable. They, Joshua, Ellie & Ethan were friendly, attentive, likeable and very knowledgeable. They were a blessing to us! God bless this adventure and we encourage many more people to visit!!!

We had a great time on this zip line. The guides were helpful and everything went well. The…read morescenery was beautiful and the rider can relax once familiar with the way it works. We'll definitely come back someday with guests to our area. Thank you!

Wonderful day-long flight over vast territory of NM and AZ. See places you would never see any…read moreother way. Bruce was delightful and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

My husband did a lot of research on air tours from Santa Fe and found Bruce Adams. He and his wife…read moreAnna were very responsive, answering all our questions when we first called them asking about the tour. We chose the Monument Valley tour and it was fabulous! Bruce is an experienced pilot with lots of knowledgeable about geology and the Navajo Indians. We flew over forests, desert, buttes, canyons, mountains, rivers and plateaus! You name it, we saw it and it was beautiful! Monument Valley was beautiful as well, and we really enjoyed that ground tour. This is a tour you should not miss if at all possible.

Wonderful helicopter tour! Made my trip to Santa Fe extra special. Fantastic tour and great…read moreservice. Pilot was extra safety conscious and went out of his way to make the trip memorable. We were here from Texas and met this company by chance. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend taking a helicopter tour with Joaquin. It was a wonderful and exciting…read moreexperience. Joaquin is a very experienced pilot and the helicopter was spotless and new. I felt very comfortable and safe at all times. Having an "overview" of Santa Fe and its topography is something I have wanted to do for a long time, it gave me a new perspective of the town I've lived in for many years. Thank you, Joaquin!

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.