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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $236.52

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Thu 26 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)

Alessandra D

Feb 2021

The overall experience was great but some details made it not exceptional. The majority of the balloons flew over the mountains and the lake, we could se them from afar because we flew in the opposite direction and spent a long time still above the highway. I’m sure their view was better than ours. The captain was kinda rude and barely said anything about the flight or gave us any information, so there was some awkward silence sometimes. After landing, they set up the table in the desert, which was nice, but when I asked which one was the vegetarian food, which I made sure they had for us by calling directly, the captain looked annoyed and said they were all vegetarian, even though others said the mini pizza was not. I’m not sure about the captain’s name, he was an older big guy with a beard and long hair in a braid. Overall it was fun and different. I would recommend it for a special occasion, we were celebrating my son’s birthday and he enjoyed it.

LyndaFCW

Feb 2021

What a wonderful, fun experience! Our pilot and crew were delightful! I’ve never been one to enjoy heights.... this flight was incredible. Easy to book. Easy to ride!!

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Hi Lynda, Thank you for your review! It makes me so happy to hear that you were able to get over the whole heights thing and be able to enjoy something so breathtaking as soaring the skies with us. You were absolutely in great hand with Jonathan and his crew. We hope to see you up, up, and away with Hot Air Expeditions again sometime.

lwyant767

Feb 2021

Rescheduled for Sunday, February 21. Canceled due to Highwinds on February 15. Balloon pilot Don and ground handler Elise were incredible and deserve outstanding accolades as the best in the business

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Hi there, Thank you for your review! It makes me so happy to hear that mother nature cooperated with us and we were able to get you up to soar the skies with us. We hope to see you up, up, and away with Hot Air Expeditions again sometime.