Hot Air Ballooning in Taos: A Once in a Lifetime Adventure

Have you ever imagined a balloon trip where the main thrill

is going down instead of up?

We're very excited to be offering this year's Adventure Package featuring a hot air balloon adventure on Pueblo Balloons.  It's an amazing opportunity to experience something that few ever get to see or do.

A balloon adventure in Taos can truly be described as one-of-a-kind.  Where else in the world can you fly down?  Really. 

Innkeeper and La Posada de Taos' Chef Michael Carter Prepares for the Flight

Just outside Taos where hot air balloons fly just about every day sits a huge volcanic rift known as the Rio Grande Gorge.  Located at the bottom of the virtually flat San Luis Valley, the Gorge is quite a sight. Each morning just after sunrise, balloons launch near the rim of the Gorge and ride a cool, sinking current of air into that giant crack in the Earth.

Flying in the Rio Grande Gorge (Photo Courtesy Pueblo Balloons)

As the balloon sinks the pilot guides it down to the Rio Grande River where riders are treated to various forms of "baptism."  Pilots are known to simply skim the bottom of the basket along the top of the water or to allow it to sink slightly below the surface for a "Splash and Dash." 

Because the bottom of the Gorge slowly drops in elevation as it meanders south just outside Taos, the current of air takes the balloon slowly beneath the towering cliffs.  Ranging from several hundred to almost 1000 feet, the walls of the Gorge are impressive volcanic formations.

Flying Just Above the River in the Rio Grande Gorge

Before you know, however, it'll be time to pop up and gain altitude to get a magnificent view not only of that incredible rift, but of the towering Sangre de Christo Mountains of the Southern Rocky Mountain Chain.

Flying Above the Rio Grande Gorge

La Posada de Taos' Hot Air Balloon Adventure Package offers you a deal you can't get anywhere else:  4 Nights in a Premium Room at Taos' Top-Ranked B&B, all the amenities we offer plus a once-in-a-lifetime Hot Air Balloon Ride through the Rio Grande Gorge.  Because this is a Package Deal, you save over $250 by booking it directly with us.

Give Innkeeper Brad Malone a call to book your Adventure today:  (800) 645-4803.