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)

trip-a-daygirl

Aug 2017

This was the first hot air balloon ride for my husband and myself. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Damien and staff did an excellent job from start to finish. The balloon ride was quite different from what I thought it might be. I thought it would be cold and I would wind blown throughout the experience. It wasn't long after we lifted off that I was peeling off the layers. It was surprisingly warm and the winds were calm. It was quite peaceful. I would love to do this again.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks for leaving a review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience. Hope to fly you again one day!

rochelleduplessis

Jul 2017

Flying with Black Hills Balloons was the highlight of my 55th celebration, an adventure I'll never forget! The pilot and crew are amazing people who are kind, professional and fun. The group in my flight were blended together exceptionally well and the crew attended to every detail making the experience special for each person. If you've ever wanted to fly in a hot air balloon this is the place to go and the people to trust to make it happen. In the summer months, the meeting time is early, but worth it! I was the only one in the group alone and I never felt left out of the two families joining my flight. It is definitely a highlight in my life! The Black Hills are spectacular and the sensation of floating in the air is like no other!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad we made your 55th a celebration to remember!

Ruth T

Jul 2017

I highly recommend Black Hills Balloons! Damien and the crew are friendly and professional. They make safety a priority, which was important to me. We had a booking on Wednesday, but after checking the wind and weather, Damien decided the ride would be too short. He offered to refund or rebook everyone. That impressed me. We returned on Friday and had an amazing ride over the Black Hills going approximately 18 miles. We saw a herd of about 50 elk in addition to the overall beauty of the area. I was a little concerned about the landing, but we touched down very gently. Afterwards we had mimosas and snacks with all the guests and crew. We received certificates as balloon riders, which was a nice touch. Be sure to ask for a t-shirt!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad you enjoyed your flight. What a lucky day to be in the air and see the elk herd!