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

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)

Katy S

Jun 2015

My husband surprised me for our 10 year wedding anniversary with this bucket list item of a hot air balloon ride. Communication with Damien was perfect, take off was easy, balloon ride was magical, landing was soft, fun was had!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

We're thrilled you enjoyed your flight! Thank you for the kind review.

Stacy G

Jul 2014

Go ahead and make a reservation to mark this off your bucket list! Steve and his crew were amazing. He has 30 years of experience flying a balloon, and it shows. When you first talk to him or meet him, you may think he is being short tempered or curt, but in reality, he is super focused on safety. He wants to ensure that everyone that gets on his balloon knows what can go wrong in order to prevent it. His crew is fast at setting up the balloon and getting you in the air, and every part of the ride is designed to be both informative and entertaining. We had a perfect ride, and more importantly, a perfect landing! We then got to have a champagne toast with our new friends. Balloon rides are pricey, but his rates are on par with any other group in the country, so you are getting a fair price. He knows the area and the air, so you can't go wrong with Steve and his crew at Black Hills Balloons. Our 70 year old Mom had help getting in and out of the balloon, and the landing was like sitting down on a pillow. Steve made sure she had an amazing time, and we couldn't wipe the smile off her face for the rest of the trip!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your detailed review.

Ginny P

Nov 2013

Great place for a balloon ride and to see the black hills from the air. Steve (our pilot) is a genuinely nice guy and has years of experience. He is safe and really knows his stuff. For anyone wanting to try a hot air balloon can highly recommend.