Sandia Peak Tramway

PATHIPATI VENKATESH

2024-04

Sandia Peak Tramway, located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, holds the title of the longest tramway in the USA. The journey from the base station to the mountain's top, at 10,378 feet, takes about 15 minutes each way. The trams are sturdy and adhere to strict safety protocols. The breathtaking mountain views can be enjoyed throughout the ride. At the mountain top, there's a restaurant called Ten 3, offering stunning scenic views. I visited around 4 PM and witnessed a spectacular sunset, painting the sky in fiery orange hues. Every moment was truly enjoyable. Additionally, skiing is available during the winter season.

Liberty Walker

2024-04

We enjoyed the ride up the mountain,it was beautiful. We went up towards the afternoon, so the air was a bit chilly,so I would recommend taking a light sweater if you plan on staying at the top of the peak for a while,everyone who works there is very friendly so if you have questions they will help you out or answer them. Also, if you want to get next to the window, get there early so you can be towards the front of the line,other than that if you don't mind standing in the middle of the car you're fine 😉 I also enjoyed how clean everything was,they do a very good job 😀 everyone should go here at least once and ride the tram

Ernest Bethel

2024-05

This was our second trip on the Tram. each time was a fun event with a breathtaking destination at the top of Sandia mountains. we returned home at night and got to see the city lit up. It was a great experience and the staff is always so personable and friendly. It feels like a family run company with how kind everyone is. Great experience and a must do when in ABQ

Lemmie Klein

2024-04

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Jeff

2024-05

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Hatice Kacer

2023-12

Kids love this experience. It is little Windy at the top and bring your jacket for sure. Per person was $27 but it was worth it. You can hike to the mountains and have fun with your family. It has a magnificent sunset. Do not forget to be careful to not miss the last tramway to go back. There are so many parking space. You need to close your stroller in the tramway and bring your water.

AdvoK8great

2024-01

This was my second time riding the tram.The views and sunsets are exceptional I recommend riding around sunset, so you can witness scenery and sunset on the way up and the city lights on the way down.Bring a coat, dress warm, it was freezing and windy at the top.And we did have a little wind on our ride, which was a bit scary but great to see the employees in communication immediately upon the wind gusts, with the tram receiving a call at what seemed like the exact moment of the wind to check on us.The staff was friendly, professional and shared fun facts on the rides.Worth it, clearly I've rode it twice and would probably do it again just to see/ share all that beauty again. The colors in the sky were so absolutely incredible.

David Kunicki

2024-04

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Laurel Waller

2023-12

4 stars only because the wait seemed extremely long. With small children, I wish there had been a better system where upon a arrival you are given a ticket with your place in line with a much smaller time window 15 or 20 minutes. By the time we had waited in the outside line and then the inside line, our youngest was getting cranky.With that said this was a truly unique experience. We visited the Tramway the Monday before Thanksgiving. There was a lot of waiting. That was hard for our 2.5 year old. But the experience was worth the wait.Being November, it was below freezing at the top of the mountain, and we got to experience some fresh snowfall.There is a snack machine and restrooms at the top as well as the fine dining restaurant.We took in the panoramic views and the snow and then headed back down.The ride was about 15 minutes up, and the same was true for the way down. The tram operator gives you information about the mountain on the way up, and then the way down was a bit quieter just taking in the scenery.This is definitely a unique experience you won't get to experience often.It was fun for our 2.5 year old all the way up to my 71 year old mom!

Valeria Larreategui

2024-04

Fun, and it gives you something to do in Albuquerque. The tram line is quite long and you climb a lot, so if you're coming from somewhere that is at sea level, just be advised that you may feel a little odd. You have to get the tickets online in advance, but once you get there the wait is not long. The tram runs every 15-ish minutes. The only thing we noticed is that, well... how to say this? I don't know if it's the change in altitude or what but in both directions, people were farting in the tram, and it's not fun you're trapped with ~20 people in a box with two tiny windows. I felt bad for the tram operators who probably have to smell stinky farts all day long. Other than that, the tram, a fun experience.

Bronson Allen

2024-04

This was a up and down (forgive my pun) experience. On the one hand, the tram going up was incredible. Very exhilarating 14 minutes. The views at the top? A+. Can’t be beat anywhere.The cons: I got stuck up there for about 5 hours with a group of another 100 or so people because the power went out at the base station and the tram was not running. We had one last tram down and unfortunately due to a critical medical emergency we let the person having the medical situation use it to get down. The rest of us had to wait all night for shuttle buses to make it up the mountain and pick us up. Luckily for me I was a solo traveler and the first bus had one open seat for me to make it down. Yes, some families were stuck up there even longer as they waited for more buses, though all the buses were kind of arriving at the same time so it wasn’t too much for all of them. Eventually made it home around 1am after a long ordeal and an expensive Uber ride yhat ended up being a really long wait because drivers kept cancelling thinking that the tram had closed hours ago so no one should be ip there.Anyway, I plan on going back sometime this year (this all happened two years ago) and going for it again, hoping for better results.The tramway is out of the way, so Uber/Lyft will be pricey (get a rental car) and the restaurant at the top has very limited seating so don’t expect to be able to eat especially around common meal times or in worst case scenario, you get stuck up there with 3 tram loads of people because the power goes out.Because of the power outage, I never did get to stop by the gift shop, so thats on the top of my agenda this next time around. And this time I will go there first instead of “going there on my way out”

Heidi Misch

2024-04

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Izod Man

2023-12

I have always had a fear of heights (except when flying) but this was an experience I did not want to miss. I wanted to conquer my fears and live in the moment to appreciate the beauty from over 10k elevation to speak about for years to come. From the ground, the elevation did not seem so terrifying but once in and the ascend started, I soon began to feel a bit nervous but the magnificent views soon made me forget my freight as I was in awe.The view from the top was superb and frigid! We went in late November so snow was present. We wanted to walk down the steps on the other side but the steps were covered in snow and a bit slippery but managed to get some pictures and videos. The descending ride seemed quicker and we were luck to watch hang gliders in the distance - it was magnificent! Perfect trip to take in the warmer months with friends and family.

Thomas Cronshaw

2024-04

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Rhyne Spencer

2024-01

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Manny Rush

2023-12

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Alejandra Aboud Keenan

2024-01

I wish they would let you know when you purchase tickets that there is zero visibility at the top. We were told by the guard when we were entering the parking lot.We had to wait in line due to issues with ice. The ride was nice and the personnel provided a lot of information but after the first tower we could not see anything.There is a gift shop with some interesting items.Bathrooms were clean.

Jack Voltz

2023-11

The Sandia Tramway up to the top of the mountain is a just beautiful and stunning view of the mountains and Albuquerque as a whole metropolitan area. If you're a tourist, this is a great thing to do for at least 2 or 3 hours. There's also a great gift shop too for the tourists. There are some great hiking trails and overall amazing picture opportunities.

Steve Messana

2022-05

Really enjoyable experience. The line to ride the tram was a lot longer than expected. Took about 40 minutes to get on the tram. The ride up and down was beautiful. There are some great hikes around the park as well.

Pin Yeoh (Foodie life)

2024-01

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Laurence Jackson

2024-01

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Krislyn Aragon

2024-01

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carol lebold

2023-12

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Dennis Shuman

2023-10

Despite my own extreme fear of heights, this is an experience you don't want to miss. The views of Albuquerque are extraordinary, the ride up is a little scary, but coming down was much easier. The gondola was large, and the trip up was full to capacity. Being crowded made it more difficult to see the views, but there is enough glad to make it work for everyone. Once at the top, you saw both sides of the mountain. And, if you like to hike, the ski trails are open to hikers in the summer. Even the gift shop was not only well-stocked, but very well priced. Parking is plentiful and free. You'll be glad you went.

Joe Ranjith Stephens

2024-02

Advance purchase of ticket recommended. They allow people between a window mentioned in the ticket. You head early, the previous slot people are yet to go. You come on time, you have a long line of people waiting before you. The trams run only every 15 minutes. So come prepared for a wait. On a sunny day it is pleasant on top of the mountains. They have a restaurant on the mountains that serve alcohol.

Sean Foster

2024-05

I loved my experience here at the Tramway! Purchasing the tickets didn't work at first on my mobile web browser because of my ad blockers, but on my computer, it was easy. The parking lot was adequate, and the staff was courteous and friendly. The attendants were informative and kept us engaged as we traveled up and back. The views are amazing going up and back. Didn't go to the restaurant at the top, but it does require reservations. The gift shop wasn't overly expensive and the shopkeeper stayed open past 8 pm because our tram came in at 7:55¡ If you are nearby? Go check this out!

Scott Freburg

2023-10

We loved the Tram. We were driving through in our RV and decided to stop and take it to the top of Sandia Peak. Enough parking for our RV although on a weekend it may be different. They don't have designated RV or bus parking. The ride up is awesome and the operator gave a nice commentary. The view from on top is great. It's 20° cooler so bring a light jacket. There is a nice restaurant on top with awesome views. We loved it.

Gregory Lee

2023-11

Spectacular views! Did a trail hike ( lol- less than 1/2 mile) was worth the Amazing views. Great weather hi 20’s and such small flurries I thought for a sec that it was pollen… Deducted 1 Star bc the Host & Hostess seated at table with minimal view despite repeated requests.. they claimed for larger group tho later they seated others just like ours (2)… the waiter Mike & others made up quite a bit for hospitality and attentiveness.. The Host & Hostess need more training in hospitality…Thoroughly enjoyed Tram ride, weather & view… Sandia & Ten3 is a great place for pics or romantic date (ignore the Host/Hostess pair)

Emily McQueen

2024-01

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Artem Metelskiy

2023-10

Hands down this is #1 place to visit while in ABQ. Worth every single penny. Takes about 15min to ride the tram up to the mountain but with the instructor telling all the stories it feels much quicker. Make sure to pack some food (if not planning to visit restaurant up there) because you will want to stay there for a while and a must to hike up to Kiwanis stone cabin.