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)

Julie H

Feb 2021

My daughter and I went on our first balloon ride with Captain Don yesterday afternoon. It was such an awesome experience. I am scared to death of heights but Captain Don was knowledgeable and very capable, and quickly put my mind at ease. It was a beautiful ride and afterward we had champagne and snacks while watching the sun set. I would highly recommend this company for hot air ballooning.

joegW8544TZ

Jan 2021

I’ll be honest, I was pretty excited for this ballon ride. I had always wanted to go on one, so my expectations were pretty high. This somehow surpassed them. It was so cool to watch them launch streaming flames into the balloon to inflate it and tip the basket upright. Lifting off was incredible. Soaring at over 6,000 ft above the ground, there was so much to see. We were in the air for roughly 50 mins, but it felt like 20. As we approached our landing area, we cruised 10 or 20 feet above the desert landscape for about 500 yards, which felt like a magic carpet ride. When we landed we watched as they deflated the balloon, and pulled out tables for a candlelit champagne / hors d’oeuvres nightcap as the sun set fiery orange and red. A great toast by our pilot Don put a bow on what was a truly unique and unforgettable bucket list excursion. If you are considering a balloon trip in the slightest, these guys do it right. Ask for Don, he was a delight.

Response from Host

Jan 2021

Hi there, Thank you for such a great review! It makes me so happy to hear that our team was able to make this adventure such an unforgettable one. We hope to see you up, up, and away with Hot Air Expeditions again sometime soon.

VictoriaG02

Jan 2021

It was our first time and we saw a beautiful sunset followed by champagne and food. The ride was very smooth and all flight crew members were very friendly. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2021

Hi Victoria, Thank you for your review! It makes me so happy to hear that we were able to make your first time in a balloon so memorable. We hope to see you flying the skies with Hot Air Expeditions again sometime soon..