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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $236.52

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Tue 24 Sep

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)

courtdspeer

Nov 2020

We had a great flight with Captain Mike! He was very knowledgeable and professional! We would definitely recommend Hot Air Expeditions for anyone visiting the area!

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Hello, Thank you for your great review. I am so happy to hear that you had such a great time with Hot Air Expeditions. We hope to see you up, up, and away with us again sometime..

hoollycow

Mar 2020

Group of 10 of us ages 5 to 65 enjoyed a magical , sunset Balloon ride into the Sonora Desert two days ago . Having children in our group was concerning ,but pilot Don was excellent in allaying all fears as he raised , lowered and landed our balloon very calmly and gracefully . Our winds were very light so we didn’t travel far but it didn’t stop group’s enthusiasm of taking in the whole experience . The field crew Chris and Derek along with Pilot Don answered all our questions , used some humour and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the whole experience . Watching them all work in such an organized , efficient , professional manner to unroll, inflate , gather us into the ballon , take our pics , rise us so gracefully about 5000 feet high for a 50 minute ride and then land us ever so gently was remarkable . As the ground crew gathered everything back up again , pilot Don was busy setting up tables and delicious treats for us . Our family then enjoyed the beautiful sunset as we snacked and toasted with champagne and also enjoyed a surprise Birthday cake from the company for one of our group members. Pilot Don then led us through the traditional balloonist’s ceremony and our grandchildren were delighted to take home their certificates as a souvenir. This was a perfect “Christmas gift in March “ for our family who were visiting the Scottsdale area this week . I truly recommend this company - right from the office staff who organized our reservation in such a friendly manner to the ground crew who worked so vigorously and our pilot who ensured we experienced such a safe and memorable ride . It was truly a great experience .

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Hello hoollycow, Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that your experience with us was as wonderful as we hoped it would be. It's wonderful to know that our staff made you feel comfortable and excited about your flight! We hope that you cruise the skies with us again soon!

Jeffery_F

Mar 2020

This is an awesome thing to do. I did the sunset ride with Jonathan. He was an excellent pilot (I guess that's what he's called). The weather was beautiful and our basket had an interesting group of people on board. Jonathan knew everything about ballooning and knew a lot about the area we were in. There were 9 or 10 balloons that lifted off within minutes of each other. It was absolutely beautiful and the visibility was near 100 miles...we could see the mountains in Flagstaff! This ride included a mini meal at the end with champagne. Tables set up in the desert as we watched the sunset over the mountains! I can't wait to get back into Phoenix and bring family the next time!