Albuquerque Sunrise Balloon Ride in a Basket of 8 to 12

Basket size is the whole pitch here. Four Corners Balloon Rides caps a flight at 8 to 12 passengers, where other operators in Albuquerque run 14 to 16, and the difference shows in elbow room and in how much of the pilot's attention there is to go round. The flight goes up at sunrise, with the Sandia Mountains catching the light first. Balloons have weight limits, which is physics rather than policy. The listing asks anyone over 275 lb to call for approval before booking, while the itinerary notes put the threshold at 250 lb. Ring them either way if it applies to anyone in your party, rather than finding out at the launch field.