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 and gourmet evening hors d'oeuvres in the desert, the perfect end to the day.

City: Phoenix

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $236.52

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $236.52

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)

Champagne

Candlelit evening hors d'oeuvres provided by local favorite Vincent's on Camelback Restaurant

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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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 (166)

412maxr

Dec 2022

Our family had an absolutely first-rate experience with Matt (Pilot) and Mike (Flight Crew). Check-in was easy, we learned some interesting facts about the area on the way to the launch site, and then of course the best part: the balloon ride! Matt did an outstanding job keeping things safe and enjoyable. We learned about the history of ballooning, saw some incredible views, got some amazing photos (a number of them taken by Matt), and then after we touched down had some delicious snacks during a picturesque sunset. This was an absolute bucket-list experience that we highly recommend. Thank you Matt and Mike for showing us such a great time!

V2608FFrickb

Dec 2022

This was my first time in a hot air balloon. I was staying at a resort in Phoenix and the concierge there was recommending this to guests, we got a discount if booking through the resort. So I decided to try this as I had never done it before. The staff was great they were were friendly and work hard to try to make this a enjoyable experience for the guests. Our pilot Matt, and Driver, Gary, were both great and deserve recognition for their work. My first two trips were cancelled due to weather but I made it on the third. My biggest disappointment with this was they packed us into the basket so tight that there was very little space to move or turn around and look at things, it was uncomfortable. they do offer private flights for a extra fee and if you want a enjoyable trip with your group/family I would recommend a private flight over a group flight where you are going to be packed in with a bunch of people you don't know. The other thing is they lost their take off/landing area near the airport due to new commercial development and they are having to drive guests out into the desert to start and end these trips. It is a pretty significant distance from the meeting place in their shuttle van. It was a neat experience to get to go up in the balloon but they could have made it more enjoyable by not packing us into the basket so tightly.

MeadHome

Dec 2022

Fabulous experience for me and my daughter! Matt and crew were exceptionally informative and helpful! Topped off the afternoon with champagne and hors D’oeuvres. I will enjoy my commemorative champagne glass and memories for years to come.