Here at Rainbow Ryders, the safety of our passengers and staff has been our top priority for more than 40 years, with over 750,000 passengers flown.  To ensure the safety of our passengers, there are many precautions we take daily. Our top-notch equipment is inspected before every flight as well as consistent inspections of our equipment performed with an FAA certified repair station. Our highly experienced pilots, who have over 100,000 hours of combined flight experience, are well qualified with an FAA commercial pilot’s license as well as a second-class medical certificate. Our pilots ..read more

Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. offers an unforgettable experience soaring high above the beautiful landscapes of Phoenix, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; and Colorado Springs, CO. However, as with any outdoor activity, hot air balloon rides depend on weather conditions, and there may be times when a flight must be canceled for safety reasons. This is what you can expect if you experience a cancellation due to weather at Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. Firstly, it’s essential to understand that the safety of passengers and crew members is always Rainbow Ryders’ top priority. The decision ..read more

Calling all Gen Z adventurers! Are you looking for a spontaneous spring break trip that will get your adrenaline pumping? Look no further than beautiful Arizona, where Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. offers a unique and unforgettable experience with daily hot air balloon flights. It is a hassle-free booking process and the perfect opportunity to capture some Instagram-worthy photos and videos to show off to all your friends and followers.  Rainbow Ryders is the company you want to go with when it comes to booking a hot air balloon flight in Arizona. With over 40 years of exp ..read more

One of the most important tasks when preparing for a trip is packing. We have all endured the unfortunate experience of underpacking, packing for the wrong weather, or not packing appropriate clothes for an event. But we all know that planning a trip is much more than packing! It is important to consider not only what you will wear whilst at your destination but also, what you will be doing, your mode of transportation, what events require booking ahead of time, and so on. So, allow Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Company to be your guide for both packing and mentally preparing to attend The Al ..read more

Growing up, I had no clue what I wanted my career to look like – I just knew that whatever I did needed to be fun. So, when I landed a job as a sales and marketing associate at Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. I felt right at home. Upon my acceptance of the job, the Rainbow Ryders team notified me that I would be “baptized by fire” and would be joining the team in their busiest season of the year…you guessed it: The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. Being a born and raised Phoenician, I was familiar with the festival (or at least the Instagram photos my friends posted while the ..read more

Join us Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 3pm to 9pm for the 4th Annual MHC Foundation BalloonFest! Fun for the whole family, the event will include tethered hot air balloon rides, wine tasting, a classic car show, food trucks, balloon glow, fireworks, a kid’s zone, live music, and much more! Tickets can be purchased in advance here and will be held on-site at the downtown MHC Main Health Center in Marana, Arizona. Children 6 and younger are free. Active military and Veteran’s free with military ID. Tickets are available at the entrance as well ..read more

We understand a flight during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is the ultimate check off a bucket list and would like to provide you every opportunity to do so! Unfortunately, our availability is limited. You can see which dates are available to book in advance below. However, don’t fret if your preferred date is sold out! We have an alternate option for you; our Stand By List. Stand By List: Come by our balloon rides tent at Balloon Fiesta Park (located just inside Admission Gate 9) around 4:45 am to get your name on the list. This is first-come, first-serve, in-person only. We a ..read more

The Sky is the Limit this Summer in Colorado Springs!     Looking for an outdoor summer adventure? Rainbow Ryder’s summer season has officially started in Colorado Springs! Check off your bucket list with a one-of-a-kind experience and soar above Colorado Springs in a hot air balloon, with the beautiful Rocky Mountain Scenery and Pikes Peak as the backdrop from above. Sunrise flights are available daily (weather permitting) from June 4, 2022 – September 18, 2022. Make sure you book early to get the best price! Conclude your sunrise flight with a post-flight celebration including a tr ..read more

The word “legacy” is not something that we throw around lightly here at Rainbow Ryders, but it is something that has the utmost importance to us. When we think about our legacy, and what we want to leave behind, we think of one person who’s own legacy has stuck with us, Dean Donley. A Hot Air Balloon Pilot like Dean strives to be and do many things while up in the air, but what he did the most, was inspire. Dean’s abilities and prowess soaring the skies inspired one man in particular, Lieutenant Col. Greg Morrison, formerly of the United States Marine Corps and now, our newest Rainbow Ryders C ..read more

Movement forward regarding the future of Hot Air Ballooning in Albuquerque has been slow to come about. Vague statements have been made by the government entities who rule the skies for the sole purpose of clouding our judgement, making us think action is being taken. It isn’t. Year-round ballooning is still in danger of becoming a-thing-of-the-past in the city that’s famous for it. With the help of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Tourism Secretary Jen Paul Schroer, the industry is pushing forward. They have stepped up for balloonists and released a very public joint statement of support direc ..read more