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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $375.00

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Mon 23 Sep

Starting at $375.00

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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)

SavyDavyy

Sep 2021

It was a crisp Saturday morning in May 2021 at 5am and a perfect day for a balloon ride over the Black Hills. Our host that day was Keely. He is very personable and an excellent host. We were actually scheduled to fly on Sunday, but Keely thought it would be too windy and called and rescheduled us for Saturday and I am so glad he did. I can honestly tell you that this was the most serene and amazing ride up in the air we have ever experienced. And though 5am seems a little early, it's essential to the experience of seeing the sun rise over the Black Hills of SD. Even though the ride was about an hour long, it felt like forever drifting over farms, pastures, forests, and of course, the hills. And after landing in a beautiful field, we were treated to mimosas and snacks before taking a leisurely ride back to Custer. It doesn't get any better than that. Two tips for you future aeronauts: 1. Plan about an hour to drive out to Custer from Rapid City. There's no traffic at that time but there's a lot of hills to traverse. 2. Bring a hat or cap to protect your head. Ironically, not only are you going to need head protection from the cold, but you're also going to need it from the heat because when that flame turns on, your head is going to feel it! No trip to SD is complete without a balloon ride over the Black Hills with these guys. You will remember it the rest of your life!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

You are so kind! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review, and for sharing great tips! We so appreciate it.

Katherine_M

Aug 2021

My mother and I really enjoyed the experience! So worth it to get up at 5am, the view was amazing. Also, Mike, our pilot was so experienced and had a great personality. I also enjoyed the champagne and food that was provided after the balloon ride. I would recommend this to everyone!

melissaNJ81

Aug 2021

Mike was our pilot and let me just tell you how breathtaking and fun this adventure was. Great way to bring in mine and my sons birthday.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for celebrating with us! We are so grateful for your review.