Sandia Peak Tramway

"The Sandia Peak Tramway is an absolutely amazing experience and well worth the visit. Located within a national park, it offers some of the most impeccable views you’ll ever see—truly breathtaking from start to finish. The temperature at the top is about 30 degrees cooler than in the city, so definitely bring a coat, especially during the winter months. There is a dining restaurant at the top of the mountain, though it was closed during our visit. However, there’s a café at the bottom that offers drinks and sandwiches, which is perfect before or after your ride. The gift shop is super cute and has great items to remember your trip. What really stood out was the staff—everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and informative, which made the experience even better. This attraction is definitely worth the ticket price. I highly recommend arriving early so you can get up the mountain before the crowds roll in. An unforgettable experience all around!"

"This tram ride was awesome! It's the longest tram ride in North America. Watching the sunset as we rode up was perfect. Seeing it from the top was SPECTACULAR! Seeing the city lights was too! A must do if you're in Albuquerque! Our tram operator going up & coming back down was Brendon & he was hilarious!"

"We originally came for Sandia Ski in NM but unfortunately no snow at this time of the month yet. However, we felt like we couldn’t miss the longest tramway in the USA. I’m glad we got to ride! Just be careful with those who will skip the line coming back lol. The staff in each tram were very knowledgeable. We were slowed down to the highest point which was taller than Eiffel. The tram ride was smooth there are several options to choose what tickets to buy. They do give military discount! Beautiful deck on top where you can walk around. We didn’t have time to walk the trails and the restaurant was closed in the morning we went. Still a beautiful spot to enjoy the view, the nature, the wind and the peace. The elevation we started from 6,700+/- and 10,300 +/-"

"This was extremely neat. Even for a person terrified of heights! It was stunningly beautiful, the food at the restaurant at the top was amazing too! Last car up is 8pm. Definitely shop the gift shop first and then go up, because it takes a long time for food to be ready at the top, and then the cars are supposed to run every 20 minutes, but we had to wait over 35 minutes for ours and the descent takes roughly 15 minutes (ours was slightly longer), but we got to the bottom with a group of others and had 10 minutes to look around as the lady was telling us we needed to hurry as she wanted to go home. Would have been a 5 except for the gift shop. Cool gifts though. Wish I could have looked longer as im sure I would have bought a lot."

"$39 is pretty steep for this, but the trip up was totally worth it. Unparalleled views of the mountains and city, totally stunning. It takes about 15 minutes one way, and my 1PM Wednesday ride had very few other attendants and really ideal weather, so the trip was smooth the whole way up the 10,300 feet. I’m very afraid of heights, and I felt comfortable on this, for what it’s worth. I asked and there have only been two accidents in the thing’s entire career! Up top, you’re getting 30% less oxygen, and my lungs definitely felt it. The fancy restaurant was closed, but I wouldn’t have dined there, anyway. The cafe at the bottom didn’t have any real vegan options, but did offer plant milks for coffees."