Rainbow Ryders rises above the rest with daily hot air balloon rides in Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Colorado Springs areas for every occasion and any size group, year-round. Flying safely for over 34 years, Rainbow Ryders is the official hot air balloon ride operator at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.®
Rainbow Ryders operates 20 balloons year round launching over 1,950 hot air balloon flights per year. Rainbow Ryders’ pilots have flown in 45 states and managed events in Chihuahua and Guadalajara, Mexico. We fly the finest commercial ballooning equipment and our safety record reflects excellent piloting and decision making.
Rainbow Ryders is fully licensed and insured. Our hot air balloon pilots have flown over 35,000 hours carrying more than 250,000 Rainbow Ryders passengers. Rainbow Ryders’ balloon pilots are FAA certified and have over 180 years combined experience.
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