Take a hot air balloon ride over Phoenix, Arizona. See views of nature and Phoenix from 3000 feet in the air.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Marvel at expansive Sonoran Desert views during your hot air balloon ride
Feel safe on your ride with an experienced FAA-licensed pilot
Enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne
Learn about local wildlife and plant life

Full description

Enjoy a 45-60-minute hot air balloon ride above Phoenix, Arizona. See the expansive mountain ranges and desert wildlife below as your hot air balloon reaches heights of 3000 feet. During the flight, your pilot will point out different landmarks and points of interest. See Downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Lake Pleasant, and State Farm Stadium from the air. Upon landing, enjoy a catered fare prepared by the award-winning Vincent’s on Camelback restaurant, right in the heart of the desert. A traditional balloonist’s ceremony follows with commemorative flight certificates to take home.

Includes

Shared 45-60-minute hot air balloon ride
Post-flight champagne toast and balloonist's ceremony
Catered breakfast or evening hors d'oeuvres (depending on option selected)
Commemorative flight certificates to take home
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Gratuities

Not suitable for

Children under 5 years
Pregnant women
Wheelchair users
People with recent surgeries

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

When entering the Deer Valley Airport at 7th Ave. and Deer Valley Rd., turn left at the T in the road. Follow the 3 blue signs marked “Balloon Ride Parking” down towards the Civil Air Patrol Building. Turn right at the CAP building and park at the end of the lot in the spots marked “Balloon Ride Parking”.

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Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Jacket
Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops

Know before you go

Afternoon balloon rides seasonally from November - March

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
5/5

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A superb experience. Wasn't sure what to expect in all honesty but very glad we booked this. Very peaceful floating over the Sonoran desert. Our pilot Bill was very experienced, put everyone at ease from the start and his knowledge and wit during the ride all added to the day. The champagne breakfast at 730am in the desert was unreal. Thank you guys. Ps ,,, watch out for the cacti when wandering around. They are a real pain.

May 20, 2022

Sunrise hot air balloon ride was a 10/10 experience! As someone who is mildly afraid of heights, I was a little nervous going into this. It was the SMOOTHEST ride and SO relaxing! You don’t even realize how high up you are. The desert beauty is breathtaking. I was actually sad when the ride was over. We finished with a yummy breakfast, a toast and certificate for completing the ride. Our pilot, Bill, was AMAZING! So hilarious and made us feel safe. I can’t stop talking about this. I’m so glad I faced my fears. This is a moment I will never forget. Getting up at 4am was worth it. Thank you Hot Air Expeditions!

May 5, 2022

A wonderful "first" ride for an 80th birthday celebration! From the booking to the drop-off at the end, this company exceeded expectations. They are organized, personable and safe and the pilot and crew were top-notch. Highly skilled, knowledgable, and all with a dash of quick wit and humor made our ride most enjoyable.

April 30, 2022

Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Catering

Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Catering

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