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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $375.00

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Fri 27 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)

jandn7922

Jul 2022

I wanted to write a review of our experience because I have some insight of air travel. I am a welder for a company that makes / builds Super Cubs in Minnesota. I was skeptical of air balloons because I felt beforehand there were a lot of variables to consider. The morning we showed up, the team was ready and waiting for the weather check to be clear. As soon as Damian gave the all-clear sign, we were off. The teams were split up and we were assigned into a basket with Damian. I was nervous and excited to see it all happen in real time. During the set up I noticed the balloons were in a cart that completely protected the balloon while not in use. As they unrolled the balloon, I noticed it was put away with care because it virtually was free of twists or balled up in a lack for words. It spread out nicely into a beautiful windrow of fabric free of twists and stress. As I watched them connect the basket, the cables were shiny new and not crimped in any way, also placed with care so they would not cross each other causing them to be twisted among each other. The burner was in a box free of contaminates in an enclosed trailer with the balloon cart and appeared in new condition and was placed on the basket with the gold grade 8 hardware we use on our airplanes. Now the fans...they use the fans to pre-air up the balloon. I saw Damian personally walk into the balloon 3 times during the air up process checking for rigging inside the balloon and other of the safety checks. Now the balloon is taking its shape on the ground and Damian is the only one to operate the burner. His team faced the fans in such a way where heat would never contact the material of the skirt or cables. Once the balloon took shape off the ground, the team all looked inside to be sure that each of them were satisfied with how things looked. At this point I was so excited to see that they treat these things safer than any airplane I have been in. Damian and his other copilots as well as his ground team are the best of the best, putting my mind at ease watching the process. I hopped in after my new bride and we took to the skies with the rest of our group. It was the best most quiet experience I have ever had in the sky, and I am so glad I got to see them set it all up and the care they took to be safe. I will 100% do this again with these folks. It was the best day and experience of a lifetime!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Wow! We are so appreciative of your thoughtful and thorough review, detailing the entire experience. We're thrilled that someone with your knowledge appreciated the process, and could see how much care we take with our equipment. We hope to fly with you again!

515jodyw

Jul 2022

Highlight of our trip for sure... wonderful staff, great sense of humor. Got to touch the treetops. Beautiful day, a bit chilly, wear long sleeves. DON'T MISS THIS!!!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for your review. We're thrilled you enjoyed it.

lwsmile75

Jul 2022

Amazing!!! This was one of the best things I have ever done! The flight was smooth and enjoyable -10 stars for Captain Mike for a beautiful balloon ride (along with a great sense of humor!) and the softest landing ever!!! The views were breathtaking and everyone was just super friendly and informative, and safety is always first! When we left it felt as though we were leaving good friends or family. I highly recommend booking a flight!!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

You are so kind! Thank you for sharing the details of your experience. We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed it.