Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Phoenix

Overview

Take in the beautiful Arizona Sonoran Desert like never before! Floating 2,000-5,000 feet over the desert in a hot air balloon, the 360 degree unobstructed views and peacefulness of flight is breathtaking. Following your 45-60 minute hot air balloon flight, guests are treated to chilled champagne and catered fare in the heart of the desert, the perfect start to the day.

City: Phoenix

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $214.92

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $214.92

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)

Champagne

A warm, sit down breakfast provided by local favorite Vincent's on Camelback Restaurant

Commemorative flight certificate

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not recommended for participants with back injuries/problems
Not recommended for participants with broken bones or who have had recent surgery
Passengers must be able to jump off the second step of a ladder onto the ground
Minimum age is 5 years, minimum height of 48 inches
Actual flight time is approximately 1 hour
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve

All hot air balloon tours check in at the Deer Valley Airport Balloon Ride Parking Area, unless the roundtrip hotel transfers option is selected. Guests will float above the awe-inspiring Sonoran Desert viewing local landmarks, wildlife and plant life from above.

Camelback Mountain

Enjoy stunning views of iconic Camelback Mountain in the heart of the Phoenix Valley. You pilot will share the history of this fascinating city and will point out local wildlife and plant life.

Downtown Phoenix

You will be able to see Downtown Phoenix in the distance as you soar over the valley. As you begin to land, you'll see a table complete with linens and china in the heart of the desert, a clue to what you are about to enjoy! You are greeted with a traditional celebration that includes scrumptiously prepared gourmet cuisine from the award-winning Vincent’s on Camelback restaurant. First-time flyers will be treated to the legendary Balloonists Ceremony that balloonists all over the world have been sharing for more than a century.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

LENNYPAL

Oct 2016

I wish I could say something more favorable but we were a bit disappointed in our ride. We never went higher than about 400-500 feet (skirting above some hills and looking over a large number of homes/residential areas). It also seemed incredibly "slow". This was our first balloon ride so we were expecting something a bit more exciting. The staff was very competent and friendly and we certainly felt safe; just wish it could have been a bit more scenic and fun.

wamback76

Oct 2016

My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Hot Air Expeditions, despite our original flight being cancelled. Our original flight was cancelled due to weather because the pilot, and company, do such a great job at insuring the safety of their customers. It looked like a beautiful morning but the pilot said that they saw a storm coming up on their radar, and sure enough a short time later there were high winds and rain. The company was able to get us booked for the very next day, which was excellent because we were leaving later that afternoon. When we did fly our pilot and crew did a great job of explaining the whole process and what the landing would be like, being sure to explain that the higher the winds the more rough of a landing we would have, there isn't anything to be done to change that. Our landing wound up not being too bad, this had a lot to do with the land crew doing an excellent job, jumping on the basket and keeping from tipping and stopping the basket quickly. Or pilot was very present, answering any questions and giving information about ballooning. The champagne toast and breakfast, after landing, was also very good.

Response from Host

Oct 2016

Hello, Our pilot and crew's number one concern is safety for all, and the weather often keeps us on our toes. We are thrilled you were able to get rescheduled quickly and had an excellent time! Thank you for your review, and we hope to see you again in the future!

FROGSPT

Oct 2016

The crew and staff at Hot Air Expeditions were fantastic from start to finish. They made our flight very easy and most importantly safe. Capt Mike "Ye Haw" Drysdale was outstanding!!! Years of experience but made each passenger feel at home in his domain. Such a peaceful experience but full of beauty and a unique perspective up in the air. Recommend Hot Air Expeditions Highly !! We will be back!!

Response from Host

Oct 2016

Hello, We are thrilled to hear you had a great time with Captain "Ye Haw"! It makes the flight even more exciting to have an experienced pilot sharing his knowledge and love of ballooning with their passengers. So happy you were able to enjoy the serene views and take away fantastic memories! Thank you so much for the review, we hope to see you up, up and away again soon!