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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $375.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Buttman73

Jul 2016

Singer-Songwriter Greg Brown in his song "My Home in The Sky" sings --'Some say that heaven is beyond the blue but I've done some lookin and I don't think that's true. Lookin up from the land, birds and clouds floating by, I'd have to say that heaven is a thousand feet high. It's my home in the sky, my home in the sky, the hawks make the circles through which the swallows fly." Whenever that song comes on my I-pod I will forever think of our flight with Damien and his fantastic crew. My wife and I have spent over twenty years visiting the Black Hills but this was the first from the air. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend "Black Hills Balloons" for what could be a once in a life time experience, although we are talking about a return ride. The experience starts about 5:15 in the morning when you meet the crew, to be transported to the launch site where we watched as the crew worked as a well oiled machine getting everything unloaded and put together. I must say that the ground crew were a joy to watch as they seemed to delight in what they were doing and made a point to take photos of the passengers before we took off. Our Pilot Damien who is also co-owner with his wife was great in explaining what he was doing along with pointing out items of interest. The thing that hits you first is how quiet it is other the occasional blast of the burner or the barking of a dog at a contraption invading his domain even if it's 500 feet above him. We spotted deer and elk along the way but the thing that thrilled me was looking down and seeing that we were just clearing the top of those beautiful Black Hills Pines. The down side to this attraction is the price, which for a family of four would probably be cost prohibitive but with that said if you can swing it there is no doubt that the children will be talking about it for a long time. The other is that this attraction is weather dependent and "Black Hills Balloons" takes safety first so there is that possibility of canceled or delayed flights. Thanks to Damien and his crew for a wonderful experience as it was easy to see that their "Home is in the Sky"

Response from Host

Jun 2018

We do feel at home in the sky! What a nice lyric. Thank you for sharing. I think it is a twice in a lifetime kind of thing though so come on back and we will soar again!

flynncollenp

Apr 2016

This was the experience of a lifetime! I flew with Black Hills Balloons on my first trip to South Dakota and had an amazing time! The owners - Damien and Keely - and their entire crew made this such a special occasion for all of the passengers. The view was incredibly beautiful and it was so fun to meet and interact with the others who were all just as excited as I was to have this opportunity. This is definitely a "bucket list" activity and I would strongly recommend Black Hills Balloons to anyone who is interested in trying it out!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thank you so much for reviewing us here. We are so glad you had fun Colleen!

Colleen O

Apr 2016

Had a great flight. Amazing views, friendly pilot and crew. Would definitely do again. There is no better way to see the Black Hills than from a hot air balloon.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you!