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Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon
1 793 reviews
#1 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"... Dean for your humor and hands on knowledge of Albuquerque and professionally flying us all over the city and added bonus was the view of the amazing Rio Grande river below Cant wait for the next
balloon ride
!"
"Answered questions, pointed out landmarks, did all the, drop into the Rio Grand, skimmed treetops, etc... loved the ride so much will probably come back to a
festival
to see all the balloons on the sky."
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World Balloon
1 119 reviews
#2 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"our
balloon ride
was on April 15th, our pilot was Murray, and the whole experience was incredible! booking was easy and worth every penny!"
"I had some fears about taking a hot air ballon ride but from the first moment the team and pilots of the World
Balloon company
put me at ease."
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New Mexico Jeep Tours
533 reviews
#3 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"Clint has a great general knowledge of the local history,
culture
and geology that make the White Mesa area so unique...and he catered to my husband's true love of jeeping with a few perfect challenging jeep roads."
"I cannot adequately describe how beautiful the desert was, how knowledgeable and delightful Clint was, and how much fun we had exploring, learning, and chasing
wild horses
across the desert in "The Boss"."
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Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals
170 reviews
#4 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"The highlight of my annual visit to Albuquerque is always to rent a
bike
at Routes and
bike
the Nature Trail along the Rio Grande listening to the majestic rustle of the cottonwoods."
"Rented 2 cannondale skinny tire road bikes for a 20+ mile ride on the
Bosque Trail
($30 - half day) - used but very well maintained - Tiagra groupset and paddle shifters."
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Private Balloon Flights
453 reviews
#5 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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La Luz Trail
238 reviews
#6 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"Part of the parks managed by Cibola National Forest, this out and back trail is one of the training destinations for professional athletes due to the
high altitude
."
"extra to the Tram were a
great workout
and the views from the top of the Tram are fantastic."
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Balloon Fiesta Park
763 reviews
#7 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"
Balloon Fiesta
Park hosted the July 4th fireworks in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a slight scare (due to high winds) after some great food from the vendors and some great music, very nice people the town gave a..."
"The Balloon Fiesta Park, is a huge
field
that hosts the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta each year.On a weather permitting morning, you will see over 500 balloons inflate and take flight."
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Albuquerque Biological Park
986 reviews
#8 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"They have a stunning
Japanese garden
with water features that is beautiful and peaceful, and there are different areas that are themed that are lush and vibrant."
"The food is average but the scenery is amazing (the dining area has one wall dedicated to the big underwater tank at the
Aquarium
where you can watch hundreds of fish, sharks and other sea life swim around while y..."
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ABQ BioPark Zoo
1 561 reviews
#9 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"Very nicely done, This place is great for all ages, The Parks are fantastic as are the
exhibits
, The aquarium was interesting as was the whole experience, Very easy to walk the trails are clear and level, The cafe..."
"In particular, we enjoyed the
penguin exhibit
, the snow leopards (they have a 4-month old cub who's just adorable, as well as a 15-month old adolescent), and the Tasmanian Devil (the zoo is one of those working on..."
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EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours Albuquerque
61 reviews
#10 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"
Awesome experience
and great customer service, Allan and Corey were unreal."
"We shipped our
gear
to the store and Alan and his co-worker helped make the arrival a pleasure."
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Duke City Pedaler
60 reviews
#11 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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MST Adventures
33 reviews
#12 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"This guided and supported SUP tour is fantastic and a truly unique way to experience the sights of
Balloon Fiesta
."
"Top notch service, (he dropped all the
gear
out to us at the put in, picked us up at the take off 4 hours and 6 3/4 miles down the river), lots of info and a very pleasant demeanor gave us the peace of mind and th..."
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Foothills Trails
52 reviews
#13 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"Once you get to the top of the
mini waterfall
, there are huge rocks to climb up on and enjoy the amazingly beautiful view of Albuquerque!"
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Air Carriage LLC
51 reviews
#14 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"We LOVED everything from our first contact and continued communication with Jennifer all the way through the BEAUTIFUL experience in the air with
Art
& his crew ... then on to our surprise morning snack after the..."
"Our group of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our
ballooning experience
, helping with setup and tear down, and plenty of laughs during the ride over the Rio Grande."
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Tingley Beach
113 reviews
#15 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"This is a beloved city attraction with lots of locals jogging by,
fishing
, and people of all ages."
"A place to take the children to play and see the ducks.In the summer they have paddle
boats
to get a good exercise."
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Paseo del Bosque Trail
44 reviews
#16 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"Was such a peaceful place to walk, and we soaked up the beauty all around...the
trees
, the birds, the distant mountain."
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Albuquerque Bio-Park Bugarium
27 reviews
#17 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"They both happen to be right next to the
Aquarium
(connected via a large shared patio), so you can see a lot within the same general area."
"We purchased the combo tickets which got you into the zoo, aquarium, bugarium,
botanical gardens
, and the train."
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Running Horse Ranch
40 reviews
#18 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"Miley & Sunny ❤ I highly recommend this ranch to anyone who wishes to have a great riding experience in a beautiful
scenery
by Rio Grande River."
"First the
trail
is through the bosque (Cottonwood forest along the Rio Grand) so its shady a lot of the time, and biologically interesting to me."
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Sweet Escape Balloon Rides
38 reviews
#19 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"So very glad we took
a hot air balloon ride
, and so glad we rode with Sweet Escapes."
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Hot Air Balloonatics LLC
23 reviews
#20 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
"Buzz and his crew sure know how to make a
balloon ride
even more special and unforgettable than it already is!"
"My husband and I had been wanting to ride a
hot air balloon
for a while and Buzz and his crew made sure we had a great time!"
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Watermelon Mountain Tours
13 reviews
#21 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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Sandia Golf Club
36 reviews
#22 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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Boca Negra Canyon
13 reviews
#23 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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Bucket List Adventures
8 reviews
#24 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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Corrales Bosque
15 reviews
#25 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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Sol Board Sports
11 reviews
#26 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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New Mexico Mountain Bike Tours
12 reviews
#27 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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Championship Golf Course
9 reviews
#28 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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The Canyon Club at Four Hills
14 reviews
#29 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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Arroyo del Oso Golf Course
11 reviews
#30 of 65 Outdoor Activities in Albuquerque
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Frequently Asked Questions about Albuquerque
Which experiences are best for outdoor activities in Albuquerque?
These experiences are best for outdoor activities in Albuquerque:
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunset
Shared Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Albuquerque
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
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What are the best places for outdoor activities in Albuquerque?
These places are best for outdoor activities in Albuquerque:
ABQ BioPark Zoo
La Luz Trail
Albuquerque Biological Park
Tingley Beach
Foothills Trails
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Albuquerque for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in Albuquerque:
Balloon Fiesta Park
Air Carriage LLC
Sweet Escape Balloon Rides
Hot Air Balloonatics LLC
Albuquerque Biological Park
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Albuquerque for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in Albuquerque:
La Luz Trail
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon
World Balloon
Private Balloon Flights
Balloon Fiesta Park
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Albuquerque for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in Albuquerque:
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon
World Balloon
Balloon Fiesta Park
Air Carriage LLC
Albuquerque Biological Park
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Albuquerque for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in Albuquerque:
La Luz Trail
Balloon Fiesta Park
Albuquerque Biological Park
Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals
Duke City Pedaler
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