Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Phoenix

Overview

Take in the beautiful Arizona Sonoran Desert at sunset like never before! Floating 2,000-5,000 feet over the desert in a hot air balloon, the 360 degree unobstructed views and peacefulness of flight is breathtaking. Following your 45-60 minute hot air balloon flight, guests are treated to chilled champagne (or sparkling cider) and a fruit + cheese plate in the desert, the perfect end to the day.

City: Phoenix

Sat 26 Apr

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Starting at $268.92

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Sat 26 Apr

Starting at $268.92

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)

Post-flight you are treated to a champagne or sparkling cider toast and a fruit + cheese plate at your desert landing site.

Champagne

Commemorative flight certificate

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not recommended for participants with broken bones, or who have had recent surgery
Passengers must be able to jump off the second step of a ladder onto the ground
Minimum age is 5 years
Actual flight time is approximately 1 hour

What To Expect

Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve

Your hot air balloon tour check in at the Deer Valley Airport Balloon Ride Parking Area, unless the roundtrip hotel transfers option is selected. Guests will float above the awe-inspiring Sonoran Desert viewing local landmarks, wildlife and plant life from above.

Camelback Mountain

Soar past iconic Camelback Mountain in the Phoenix Valley. This mountain is a favorite of local hikers and cyclists.

Downtown Phoenix

As the sun sets, you'll see Downtown Phoenix in the distance. As you come in to land, a table complete with linens and china awaits you in the heart of the desert, a clue to what you are about to enjoy! You'll be greeted with a traditional celebration that includes scrumptiously prepared gourmet cuisine from the award-winning Vincent’s on Camelback restaurant. First-time flyers will be treated to the legendary Balloonists Ceremony that balloonists all over the world have been sharing for more than a century.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (232)

Deanna_C

Feb 2025

Wonderful bucket list experience. Our pilot Matt was very knowledgeable and accommodating during the entire experience. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much for flying with us Deanna and thank you for your wonderful review! We’re happy to hear that you had an awesome time checking off your bucket list by soaring high above the Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon. Captain Matt is such a knowledgeable and accommodating pilot, and we’re so happy he made your adventure even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future!

998debid

Feb 2025

So very well organized from start to finish. They are on top of every move we had no worries of safety at any time. They picked us up at our hotel on time.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much for joining us among the clouds Debi and thank you for your great review! We're so glad to hear that you felt the experience was well-organized and that safety was a top priority for you. It’s wonderful to know we could take care of everything so you could relax and enjoy the adventure. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Departure33217633052

Jan 2025

getting in/out of the basket needed to be more controlled. there were stairs we couldn’t utilize because everyone was climbing in at once