Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

Overview

This adventure will be one that will stay with you forever! Enjoy a stunning hot air balloon flight over Custer Valley and the world-renowned Custer State Park. Located just a few miles from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Wind Cave National Park, your flight over mountains, valleys, lakes and prairies, is one of the best ways to view the Black Hills. You may spot elk, antelope, deer and buffalo and maybe even an elusive mountain lion. The beautiful Black Hills is the only place in the world where you can witness such historic, wild landscape and abundant wildlife from a hot air balloon!

City: Custer

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $375.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $375.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Hot Air Balloon Flight

Glass of Champagne

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 4 years
Must call or email Black Hills Balloons the evening before the flight between 6.30 pm and 8 pm for a flight status update and weather check.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Black Hills National Forest

Once the balloon is ready, you’ll gently take to the skies for an approximate 1-hour flight over the Black Hills National Forest. If you are new to ballooning, you’ll be surprised at the silence and serenity you’ll find high above the treetops. It’s truly magical. Upon landing, the ground crew will pack the balloon while you and your pilot celebrate the flight with complimentary champagne, light snacks and a story about the origin of hot air ballooning. Flights depart at sunrise and are weather dependent and always at the discretion of your experienced pilot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (237)

Evelyn M

Aug 2022

What an amazing experience! It was so peaceful sailing above the trees. Watching the crew get the balloons ready for flight and then the tear down was fun and enhanced the overall experience! Mike was our pilot and was both humorous and informative. It is evident that the crew and the pilots love what they do! I highly recommend Black Hill Balloons. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for your kind words. We truly do love what we do. Thanks for supporting our love of flying!

MissionaryNerd

Aug 2022

The balloon ride was eerily quiet, super smooth, and beautiful. Our pilot was skillful, and happy to explain how hot air ballooning works. The equipment and ground crews were all top-notch. The whole experience was well-managed. It was well worth the price.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks so much! We're so grateful for your review and thrilled you enjoyed it.

justinvH6978QE

Aug 2022

Absolutely amazing experience. The owner and his staff were so incredibly friendly and accommodating. Being involved in the setup and tear down of the balloon was awesome. It was so cool to see the whole operation from start to finish. Watching Damon’s crew work was an experience in its own. They all seemed so passionate about their jobs and i shows in their smiles and attitudes. The icing on the cake is what you experience after you land. The Champagne, the cheese and crackers and listening to Damon tell the history of Ballooning was AMAZING. If you are on the fence about going with Black Hills Balloons, I can tell you that you are missing out if you decide not to go. Thank you so much for such a great experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for your kind words. We so appreciate your taking the time to leave a thorough and detailed review.