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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $236.52

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Mon 23 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)

Amanda_L

Nov 2022

We drove around for 2 hours and then it was too windy so we didn’t go up in the air. I understand it was dangerous, but we wasted two hours of time.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for sharing about your experience. Sometimes Mother Nature provides us with ample notice of poor weather, and other times not. Our operation is highly wind and weather dependent, and weather conditions can vary between locations, hence the need to sometimes visit multiple launch sites. Everything we do is with your safety in mind, and we will never jeopardize that. We are so sorry for any inconvenience the cancellation of your tour caused, and understand your time is valuable. There is no charge for a cancellation of your hot air balloon ride due to weather, and no obligation to reschedule. We hope to see you again in the future and provide you with the ballooning experience you were looking for when the conditions are right.

Jayne_B

Mar 2022

We had grandchildren with us and it was so fun seeing their faces of joy!! The ballon pilot was informative and fun to be with.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Hi Jayne, Thank you for your sharing your heartwarming experience with us all! We greatly appreciate it and can't wait to see you up, up and away soon again!

JosephK625

Mar 2022

We had a great time beginning with our driver that picked us up, she was very nice and sociable. The one thing that was not really an issue was the bathroom situation but should be mentioned. The flight actually does not take place until 5pm. The only bathroom is the one at the airport which will needs to be driven to before you set out to the ballooning location after that no more washrooms. We watched the setup which was really interesting. Once ready everyone hops/climbs into the basket. We were out at about 5000 ft when it was time to come down. Landing sites are determined by the wind. Once landed we had champagne and little snacks and received our certificates. I would recommend this to anyone.