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

Sat 28 Dec

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Starting at $375.00

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Sat 28 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)

apappan

Jun 2018

This was my second time to fly with Black Hills Balloons and I'm sure it won't be my last. Everyone is very professional and entertaining. Defiantly A+.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thank you for your review! It's so much fun for us to fly return passengers! Thank you for flying with us (twice)!

Amy F

Jun 2018

What an experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking! The owner/pilot duo (Damien & Keely) were just a joy to be around along with the professional crew they had. We would recommend this to anyone thinking about visiting South Dakota. It is an experience you will never forget. We are already planning another trip to the black hills, and we will definitely be doing another balloon ride with Black Hills Balloons!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We can't wait to fly you again!

Tim S

May 2018

Booked a tour as a birthday gift for my mother. Brought my children (10&11) along for the experience. Naturally, weather is a concern, but the owner, Damien, exercised prudent caution and carefully evaluated risk before committing to the ride. We couldn't have been more pleased with him and the experience. Communication was excellent! Even his chase crew was professional and that really impressed me. After looking at several companies I chose Black Hills Balloons for the location of the ride and couldn't be more pleased. As a side note, his sense of humor with his trade enhanced the experience. A++. Keep it up!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

A++!? You are too kind! We love what we do and we're thrilled you enjoyed the experience. Thank you!