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

Sun 15 Feb

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Starting at $375.00

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Sun 15 Feb

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
Black Hills Balloons will text and email the day before the flight before 6.30 pm for a flight status update and weather check.

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 (379)

Jenna S

Oct 2024

My third time in a hot air balloon but my first time taking one over the jaw dropping BLACK HILLS National Forest!! Stunning views, watching wild life from above, and being in the sky for a magnificent sunrise will always be something I cherish! Being in a hot air balloon is so calming and peaceful to me. My hosts @blackhillsballoons in Custer, Sd were absolutely fantastic and I highly recommend them!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It makes our small business heart so happy!

554alyseb

Oct 2024

100% recommended a dozen times over. The reservations were super easy to make and our pilot was in great communication with us about weather. Our date we chose was going to end up being cold and fairly windy so we were offered another date that we were easily able to accommodate. Our pilots, Damian and Sam, were hilarious, easy going, informative, and really darn good at what they do. I would do this every morning if I could! They send an email with guidelines for what to bring and what not to bring. If you stick to that, you will have a wonderful time! We live in Custer but have never taken the ride until this morning. My only regret is not going sooner.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It makes our small business heart so happy!

jblumfelder

Oct 2024

We have done balloon flights around the U. S. and Black Hills Balloons is definitely one of the best. The pilots are very talented and entertaining at the same time. The crew is very efficient and quick. If you are in the area I would definitely recommend you take a flight with them!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It makes our small business heart so happy!