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)

7jodyp

Feb 2020

Loved the balloon ride. The crew, Jonathon, Todd, Mike Johnson and Bri, were very accommodating and friendly. They answered all our questions. It was a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to anyone! The hors d’oeuvres were delicious.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Hello 7jodyp, It's wonderful to know how much you enjoyed your balloon tour! You had an awesome team with Captain Jonathan and crew taking care of everything during your excursion. Thank you for flying with Hot Air Expeditions!

cadenning

Feb 2020

We had a great group of folks for our stupendous hot air balloon ride. Our pilots Mike and Jonathan were great pilots with fun sense of humors! We thoroughly enjoyed our ride and the champagne desert dinner after! Ken was comical on our drive to and from. We felt lucky to have such a fun group! Thank you guys for my bucket list adventure!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Hello cadenning, One off the bucket list! We're glad to hear you had such a fun experience. Your team, Captains Jonathan and Mike, as well as crew member Ken really are quite comical guys and always have a good time with everyone. Thank you for choosing Hot Air Expeditions for your adventure!

jimmy11932

Feb 2020

We had a fantastic ride with our family of 5. Staff was great. Kind and professional. Captain Wright and rest of crew were fantastic! Higly recommended !

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Hello Jimmy, We're thrilled to know your family had a fantastic balloon experience! Our team takes pride in what they do and always takes good care of everyone. Thank you for choosing Hot Air Expeditions for your adventure!