Things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM): The Best Outdoor Activities

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World Balloon is Albuquerque's original balloon ride! We pride ourselves on providing World Class Balloon Rides in the Albuquerque area year round. Please join us for the experience of a lifetime!

"The Experience of a Lifetime Happening Right Now!" Rainbow Ryders Inc. Hot Air Balloon Company is proudly celebrating over 35 years of flight experience. Offering hot air balloon rides first thing in the morning at sunrise year round, and sunset flights in the winter months. Enjoy your hour long flight over the beautiful Rio Grande Valley, upon landing you will be welcomed back to the ground with a celebratory toast and a light continental breakfast as you are presented your commemorative flight certificate. We have proudly flown over 170,000 passengers and are the official balloon ride operator of the Worlds Largest Balloon Event. Flying in PHOENIX, LAS VEGAS, and ALBUQUERQUE year-round, and seasonally in COLORADO SPRINGS!

Private Balloon Flights is an Accident Free balloon ride operator flying thousands of passengers in total safety and comfort. Don't fly with 10 to 12 people you don't know, enjoy a private basket just for your party, or a shared basket limited to no more than 6 passengers plus our pilot!

Tours out of ALBUQUERQUE and SANTA FE. With over 300 days of sunshine, we're OPEN YEAR ROUND! The Land of Enchantment abounds in opportunities to explore the mysteries of its ancient past and wonders of its landscapes. Ancestral ruins, historic homesteads, petroglyphs, petrified forests and geologic marvels lie hidden in its hills and valleys. Wild horses run free on its mesas. You are invited to join us and experience why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment. Offering tours from 3 hours to all day, New Mexico Jeep Tours will take you off the beaten path to places rich in history and beauty that few have the opportunity to see. All tours include water and snacks and are private and personal so we can cater to the interests and abilities of your group. Please visit our website for detailed descriptions or our tours and more information.

Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals offers fun, easy and safe bike rentals and tours throughout Albuquerque. See the sites, learn the history, take photos, and make memories. Enjoy your ride - let ROUTES be your guide! Tours include Biking Bad, ABQ Bike & Brew, Winery Tours, Daily Scenic Tours, Mountain Biking Adventures, Balloon Fiesta Bike Tour, NM Chile Tour, and more! Visit our website for a full list of award-winning tours. Open 7 days a week - free delivery and pick-up. Locally-owned and operated.

An Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory Production, the Duke City Pedaler is a 14-passenger 'party bike' that cruises the streets of ABQ making stops at local pubs, bars and restaurants. It's an eco-friendly, pedal-powered "party on wheels!" Purchase a single ticket and mix it up and make new friends on a Social Ride. The DCP is a fun and unique way to experience Albuquerque!

MST Adventures offers guided and self guided tours. You can Stand UP Paddleboard (SUP) down the beautiful Rio Grande, or snowshoe in the majestic Sandia Mountains. During your 4 hour tour you will see wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and Albuquerque like you have never seen before. Our self guided SUP tours start at $50/person for the day. We offer guided SUP Tours of the Rio Grande, or Snowshoe Tours which start at $85/person. If you are looking for a full day of fun, why not try our Adventure Brewery Tours? Our Adventure Brewery Tour starts with a guided adventure in the morning, depending on the season the activity will vary from Snowshoeing to a SUP trip down the beautiful Rio Grande. After a morning full of adventure we head out and tour 3 local breweries. Reset easy while we provide the shuttle service for the full day. During the winter months you can arrange a snowshoe tour for $85/person or a self guided snowshoe tour for $20/person. Give us a call today! (5050 717-2526)