Top New Mexico Holidays

Watch daylight appear above the Rio Grande Valley during a sunrise hot-air balloon ride from Albuquerque, and see the first rays illuminate the rugged Sandia Mountains. Take in stunning aerial views and dip low enough to skim the Rio Grande, then rise back up above the desert landscape. Touch down after your flight, and celebrate with sparkling wine before returning to your launch site.

Visit Santa Fe's own Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, where beer, spirits, liqueur and more are created from scratch. This tour will highlight Tumbleroot's processes and use of organic, garden-grown and wild harvested ingredients. More than a boring lecture, get ready for a hands-on, interactive, multi-sensory tour led by an experienced brewer and distiller. The tour is followed by a tasting of the beer and spirits made right on site in Santa Fe.

Discover Santa Fe’s must-try bites—and learn about the city’s history and culture—on this decadent walking tour. Meet your guide before lunch at Santa Fe Plaza, and come ready with an appetite: you’ll visit three local eateries, where you can enjoy everything from spicy New Mexican fare to tasty local chocolates. As you go, you’ll also see landmarks like the New Mexico State Capitol, Palace of the Governors, and more.

Visit three of Santa Fe’s destination restaurants—and enjoy a gourmet, multi-course dinner, complete with wine pairings—during this local-led food tour. Meet your guide in the late afternoon right in the central Santa Fe Plaza, and come hungry: you’ll visit top-rated restaurants, and will enjoy high-end, New Mexican dishes at each, plus wine and drinks. In between, spy local landmarks and learn about Santa Fe’s history and food culture.

Take the scenic High Road to Chimayó and experience a full-day wine tour through northern New Mexico’s stunning high-elevation wine country. Visit three of the region’s highest altitude vineyards, where dramatic landscapes meet exceptional wines. Enjoy curated tastings at each stop, paired with local flavors and seasonal bites. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a local guide who shares the stories behind the wines, the land, and the culture. This small-group experience offers unforgettable views, rich flavors, and a deep taste of northern New Mexico’s unique wine scene.

Albuquerque is famed for its hot air balloon festival, so there's no better place to take to the skies. Rather than crowding into a basket with strangers, enjoy a personalized experience with this private hot air balloon flight. You'll enjoy sunrise views as you float through the air and celebrate your experience with an included toast upon landing.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

We are located 4 or more miles away from the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. Reduced Prices for hot air Balloon Rides during the Albuquerque New Mexico Hot Air Balloon Festival As a further benefit to our passengers and to encourage more people to ride! Aerogenic Ballooning will be offering balloon rides for the reduced price! As usual, these rides include the "Balloon Champagne fiesta" with your choice of either champagne or sparkling cider. Not Just Hot Air Balloon Rides Although Everyone has to go for a hot air balloon ride during the world's biggest hot air balloon festival! Events while in Albuquerque are not limited to only hot air balloon rides. During the Albuquerque hot air ballooning events, they have a wide variety of things for everyone to do, from Chainsaw Carving Invitational to fireworks shows to balloon glows, and even the hot air balloon Mass Ascension. While the events slow down at the balloon festival grounds there are many other things to in Albuquerque, New Mexico