Activity Sandia Heights, Albuquerque
Sandia Peak Tramway
An activity in Sandia Heights, Albuquerque, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.
Why go
Aerial tram climbing about 4 km to the 3,163 m crest of the Sandias, often snowy in winter, with views over the city.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Albuquerque, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Sandia Peak Tramway, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Sandia Heights
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Albuquerque. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Sandia Peak Tramway
One of the world's longest aerial trams climbs 4.3 km to Sandia Peak, with the whole city spread out below.
Activity · Nob Hill · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Hotel Zazz
A Route 66 hotel on Central Avenue in Nob Hill that hosts the chile drop out front.
Stay · Nob Hill · 10 mi straight-line - 3Nob Hill Chile Drop
A giant lighted red chile is lowered at midnight over Central Avenue at Hotel Zazz, with a street party from about 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Activity · Nob Hill · 10 mi straight-line - 4Guild Cinema
A single-screen independent cinema on Central Avenue showing art-house, foreign and cult films, with its neon sign lit after dark.
Activity · Nob Hill · 10 mi straight-line - 5Two Fools Tavern
A snug Irish pub on Central Avenue with a long whiskey list, Irish breakfasts and pints.
Drinks · Nob Hill · 11 mi straight-line - 6Campo at Los Poblanos
The farm-to-table restaurant at Los Poblanos, a historic inn and lavender farm in the North Valley, with seasonal New Mexican menus.
Food · Nob Hill · 11 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Sandia Peak Tramway is a stop on our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Albuquerque
Another curated activity in Albuquerque. See the full Albuquerque guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Albuquerque run from 48°F in December to 96°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For Sandia Peak Tramway itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Albuquerque from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Albuquerque weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Sandia Peak Tramway, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 35.19056, -106.47944
- Destination
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Website
- sandiapeak.com
Sandia Peak Tramway: quick answers
How much time do you need at Sandia Peak Tramway?
Plan on about 2 hours at Sandia Peak Tramway. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Sandia Peak Tramway?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Ride up an hour before sunset and bring a warm layer; the top can be 15 C colder than the city.
Which TripsCircle routes include Sandia Peak Tramway?
Sandia Peak Tramway appears on Santa Fe & Albuquerque, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Sandia Peak Tramway to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Albuquerque.
Plan Albuquerque
- Albuquerque travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Albuquerque weather by month
- Santa Fe to Albuquerque 58 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Albuquerque
- Albuquerque Museum Sight
- Church Street Cafe Food
- Los Poblanos Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.